Hi, I’m Polina Metliaeva, a graphic designer who also leads sales at a fast-growing company. I’m passionate about design and marketing, and I believe every business should have a distinct style that delivers strong commercial results. I bring extensive experience in sales, which helps me create not just visually appealing designs but conversion-driven assets. I’m actively involved in sales and training teams, and I enjoy applying creativity to engage projects that drive impact.…

Polina Metliaeva

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Hi, I’m Polina Metliaeva, a graphic designer who also leads sales at a fast-growing company. I’m passionate about design and marketing, and I believe every business should have a distinct style that delivers strong commercial results. I bring extensive experience in sales, which helps me create not just visually appealing designs but conversion-driven assets. I’m actively involved in sales and training teams, and I enjoy applying creativity to engage projects that drive impact.…

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Hi, I’m Polina Metliaeva, a graphic designer who also leads sales at a fast-growing company. I’m passionate about design and marketing, and I believe every business should have a distinct style that delivers strong commercial results.

I bring extensive experience in sales, which helps me create not just visually appealing designs but conversion-driven assets. I’m actively involved in sales and training teams, and I enjoy applying creativity to engage projects that drive impact.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
German
Beginner
English
Advanced
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of Sales & Design at IQ School
May 1, 2025 - Present
Leading Sales & Design for a language school, driving revenue growth and ensuring a seamless customer experience across touchpoints. Responsibilities include creating and presenting design layouts, preparing files for printing and digital publication, meeting deadlines and budgets, researching market and audience to craft relevant visuals, collaborating with teachers and administrative staff to enhance offerings, and maintaining brand alignment across channels.
Art Director at MaxMars
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Led creative direction and visual strategy for a new AI-focused business unit, developing the brand identity, creating advertising and marketing assets, and ensuring conversion-focused design. Managed cross-functional collaboration with marketing and sales, mentored designers, and oversaw external creatives to align visual design with product experience. Continuously optimized assets based on performance metrics.
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at RuZnak
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Strategic planning and execution to scale sales and marketing; built and managed a team of 20; expanded into new areas; developed social media presence and advertising concepts; established partnerships with players like Wildberries, Ozon, Modulbank; oversaw quality and process improvements across the business.
Sales manager & graphic designer at RuZnak
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Led projects from concept to completion, designed promotional materials and the company website, maintained visual brand identity across platforms, supported marketing campaigns, and managed budgets and client communications.
Sales manager at Night Express
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Active client acquisition, negotiations, deal closures, CRM management, planning and reporting, and ongoing customer relationship management.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
September 1, 2022 - Present
Managed social media accounts and created infographics for marketplaces; pursued professional development courses; balanced freelance work with a full-time role to excel in a multitasking environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Siberian Federal University
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail