I am a professional graphic design specialist with extensive experience working with clients, managing multiple projects, and leading design teams. I love turning complex briefs into clear, visually compelling designs across digital, print, and interactive formats. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value collaboration, and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. I’m proficient with Adobe CC and web design skills, and I enjoy developing branding, visual storytelling, and unique creative solutions for every project.…

ELLEN BARYSHEV

I am a professional graphic design specialist with extensive experience working with clients, managing multiple projects, and leading design teams. I love turning complex briefs into clear, visually compelling designs across digital, print, and interactive formats. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value collaboration, and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. I’m proficient with Adobe CC and web design skills, and I enjoy developing branding, visual storytelling, and unique creative solutions for every project.…

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I am a professional graphic design specialist with extensive experience working with clients, managing multiple projects, and leading design teams. I love turning complex briefs into clear, visually compelling designs across digital, print, and interactive formats.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, value collaboration, and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes. I’m proficient with Adobe CC and web design skills, and I enjoy developing branding, visual storytelling, and unique creative solutions for every project.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-founder/Co-owner/Art Director /Products Designer at Kurochka LLC.
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2024
Worked on various projects including hand-made, design, digital, print, interactive, and advertising. Supervised the work of designers and artists. Developed business strategy, maintained control of the sales process, and sustained customer relationships.
Graphic Designer | On call at Filmp Media inc.
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2024
Performed B2B part-time work on Medical Benefit Guides and other materials for print and digital publishing.
Design Director/Consulting at Art and Music Games, Inc.
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2024
Managed a team of game designers, created and animated characters, developed game components, and performed digital and multimedia work for various projects.
Freelance Graphic/Web Designer
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2024
Designed and coded websites, identity design, branding, graphic design (logos, posters, brochures, catalogs, book layout, etc.), and photo retouching and restoration.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Company of Kiev
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1994
Graphic design of brochures, posters, catalogs, calendars; advertising design; interior design including offices, conference rooms, and auditoriums.
Co-founder/Co-owner/Art Director /Products Designer at Kurochka LLC.
September 1, 2023 - June 16, 2024
Working on various projects including hand-made, design, digital, print, interactive, and advertising. Supervising designers and artists, developing business strategy, controlling the sales process, and maintaining customer relationships.
Graphic Designer | On call at Filmp Media inc.
January 1, 2012 - June 16, 2024
B2B part-time work on Medical Benefit Guides and other materials for print and digital publishing.
Design Director/Consulting at Art and Music Games, Inc.
January 1, 2012 - June 16, 2024
Managing a team of game designers, creating and animating characters, developing game components, and digital and multimedia work across various projects.
Freelance Graphic/Web Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - June 16, 2024
Designing and coding websites, identity and branding design, graphic design including logos, posters, brochures, catalogs, and book layouts. Conducting photo retouching and restoration.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Company of Kiev
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1994
Graphic design work on brochures, posters, catalogs, calendars, and advertising design. Also worked on interior design for offices, conference rooms, and auditoriums.
Co-founder/Co-owner/Art Director /Products Designer at Kurochka LLC.
September 1, 2023 - Present
Work on various projects including hand-made, design, digital, print, interactive, and advertising. Supervise the work of designers and artists, develop business strategy, maintain control of the sales process, and maintain customer relationships.
Graphic Designer | On call at Filmp Media inc.
January 1, 2012 - Present
Part-time B2B work on Medical Benefit Guides and other materials for print and digital publishing.
Freelance Graphic/Web Designer
January 1, 2000 - Present
Design and coding websites, identity design, branding, graphic design (logos, posters, brochures, catalogs, book layout, etc.), photo retouching and restoration.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Company of Kiev
December 31, 1994 - July 17, 2025
Graphic design for brochures, posters, catalogs, calendars, advertising design, and interior design for offices, conference rooms, and auditoriums.
Co-founder / Co-owner / Art Director / Product Designer at Kurochka LLC
September 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded and co-owned design studio; supervise designers and artists; develop business strategy; maintain client relationships; oversee projects across handmade, design, digital, print, interactive, and advertising.
Co-founder / Co-owner / Art Director / Product Designer at Kurochka LLC
January 1, 2012 - Present
International role based in New York; oversee creative direction and product design; manage team; develop business strategy; support sales and client relationships.
Design Director / Consulting at Art and Music Games, Inc.
January 1, 2012 - October 16, 2025
Managed a team of game designers; created and animated characters; created game components; performed digital and multimedia work across varied projects.

Education

B.S. Computer Graphic Imaging at CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
B.A. Graphic Design at Kiev State Academy of Decorative Arts and Design, Ukraine
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1994
Credential UX Design and Prototyping for Educators at Adobe Education
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Credential Digital Publishing for Educators at Adobe Education
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Credential Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages at COURSERA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
B.S. at CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
B.A. at Kiev State Academy of Decorative Arts and Design, Ukraine
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1994
B.S. at CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
B.A. at Kiev State Academy of Decorative Arts and Design, Ukraine
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1994
B.S. at CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
B.A. at Kiev State Academy of Decorative Arts and Design, Ukraine
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984

Qualifications

UX Design and Prototyping for Educators
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Digital Publishing for Educators
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
UX Design and Prototyping for Educators
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Digital Publishing for Educators
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
UX Design and Prototyping for Educators
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Digital Publishing for Educators
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods

Skills

Experience Level