I am Oleksandra Kuzavkova, a 2D artist and designer with extensive experience in illustration, game art, UI design, and graphic design. I enjoy bringing ideas to life through visuals and collaborating with teams to deliver engaging content for games, apps, and marketing materials. Over the years I have led a small design team, freelanced for Shutterstock, worked on game development projects in CODNES, and contributed to diverse design projects. I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques, take pride in delivering quality work on time, and enjoy tackling new creative challenges.

Oleksandra Kuzavkova

I am Oleksandra Kuzavkova, a 2D artist and designer with extensive experience in illustration, game art, UI design, and graphic design. I enjoy bringing ideas to life through visuals and collaborating with teams to deliver engaging content for games, apps, and marketing materials. Over the years I have led a small design team, freelanced for Shutterstock, worked on game development projects in CODNES, and contributed to diverse design projects. I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques, take pride in delivering quality work on time, and enjoy tackling new creative challenges.

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I am Oleksandra Kuzavkova, a 2D artist and designer with extensive experience in illustration, game art, UI design, and graphic design. I enjoy bringing ideas to life through visuals and collaborating with teams to deliver engaging content for games, apps, and marketing materials.

Over the years I have led a small design team, freelanced for Shutterstock, worked on game development projects in CODNES, and contributed to diverse design projects. I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques, take pride in delivering quality work on time, and enjoy tackling new creative challenges.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer and Photo Retoucher
January 1, 2005 - October 31, 2025
Photographer and photo retoucher.
Internship - Engineering and Geodetic Methods
June 13, 2006 - October 31, 2025
Internship in techniques of the 2nd research category engineering and geodetic methods.
Engineer, 3rd Category, Development Department, Metro Administration Investment
October 29, 2007 - October 31, 2025
Engineer in development department and metro administration investment.
Engineer, Engineering Training Department, Subway Construction
December 23, 2008 - October 31, 2025
Engineer in the engineering training department subway construction.
Chief Designer and Illustrator of Computer Games at CODNES
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Lead designer and illustrator for computer games.
Freelance Illustrator at Shutterstock
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Freelance illustrator creating illustrations and photographs.
2D Artist / Game Designer / UI Design Artist at Play Works
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
2D artist/game designer/UI design artist.
Photographer / Photo Retoucher
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Worked as photo retouching and photographer.
Intern
June 13, 2006 - October 31, 2025
Internship on the technique of the 2nd research category engineering and geodetic methods.
Engineer, 3rd Category at Metro Administration Investment
October 29, 2007 - October 31, 2025
Engineer of the 3rd category in the development department and metro administration investment.
Engineer, Engineering Training Department at Subway Construction
December 23, 2008 - October 31, 2025
Hired as an engineer in the engineering training department subway construction.
Chief Designer and Illustrator at CODNES
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Chief designer and illustrator of computer games; development of logos, banners, and posters for games.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Shutterstock
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Freelance illustrations and photos creation.
Photo Retoucher / Photographer
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Photo retouching and photography work.
Intern
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Internship on technique of the 2nd research category in engineering and geodetic methods.
Engineer, 3rd Category, Development Department at Metro Administration Investment
December 22, 2008 - December 22, 2008
Engineer in the development department of metro administration investment.
Engineer, Engineering Training Department at Subway Construction
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Engineer in the engineering training department of subway construction.
Chief Designer and Illustrator at CODNES
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Chief designer and illustrator of computer games; led design, illustration, and concept development; contributed logos, banners, posters and game artwork.
Freelance Illustrator/Stock Artist at Shutterstock
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Freelance illustrator and photographer creating stock illustrations and photos.
2D Artist / Game Designer / UI Design Artist at Play Works
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
2D artist, game designer, and UI design artist.
Photo retoucher and photographer
January 1, 2005 - October 31, 2025
Photo retouching and photography work.
Internship in engineering and geodetic methods (2nd research category)
June 13, 2006 - June 13, 2006
Internship on techniques of 2nd research category in engineering and geodetic methods.
Engineer of the 3rd category, Development Department at Metro Administration Investment
October 29, 2007 - October 31, 2025
Engineer in development department of metro administration investment.
Chief Designer and Illustrator of computer games at CODNES
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Led design and illustration for computer games; development of logos, banners and posters for companies; game concept art.
Freelance Illustrator/Creator at Shutterstock
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Create illustrations and photos as freelancer.
2D Artist/Game Designer/UI Design Artist at Play Works
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
2D artist, game designer and UI design artist.
Intern - Geodetic Engineering Methods
June 13, 2006 - October 31, 2025
Internship in the technique of the 2nd research category engineering and geodetic methods.
Engineer of the 3rd category - Development Department at Metro administration investment
October 29, 2007 - October 31, 2025
Engineering role in development department for metro administration investment.
Engineer - Engineering Training Department at Subway Construction
December 23, 2008 - October 31, 2025
Hired as an engineer in the engineering training department.
Chief Designer and Illustrator - Computer Games at CODNES
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Led design and illustration for computer games; assisted in development of game design, concepts, and visuals; developed logos, banners and posters; created creatives for companies.
Freelance Illustrator / Stock Photographer at Shutterstock
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Freelance illustrator and photographer; produced illustrations and photos for Shutterstock portfolio.
Photo retoucher and photographer
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Performed photo retouching and photography work.
Intern at 2nd research category engineering and geodetic methods
June 13, 2006 - November 3, 2025
Internship in techniques of engineering and geodetic methods.
Engineer 3rd category, Development Department at Metro Administration Investment
October 29, 2007 - November 3, 2025
Engineer in the development department.
Engineer, Engineering Training Department at Subway Construction
December 23, 2008 - November 3, 2025
Hired as an engineer in the engineering training department.
2D Artist/Game Designer/UI Design Artist at Play Works
January 1, 2020 - November 3, 2025
2D artist, game designer and UI design artist.
Engineering Intern (2nd Research Category) - Engineering & Geodetic Methods
June 13, 2006 - November 3, 2025
Internship on techniques of the 2nd research category in engineering and geodetic methods.
Engineer of the 3rd Category - Development Department at Metro Administration (Investments)
December 23, 2008 - December 23, 2008
Engineer in the development department of metro administration investments.
Engineer in the Engineering Training Department at Subway Construction
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Hired as an engineer in the engineering training department subway construction.
Freelance Illustrator / Photographer at Shutterstock
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Freelance illustrator and photographer; created illustrations and photos.
Photo Retoucher/Photographer
January 1, 2005 - Present
Performed photo retouching and photography; developed design for websites, banners, logos, and other graphics.
Intern at Engineering and Geodetic Methods
June 13, 2006 - Present
Accepted for internship in technique of the 2nd research category engineering and geodetic methods.
Chief Designer and Illustrator at CODNES
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Led design and illustration for computer games; contributed to development, logos, banners, posters, and game concepts.
Illustrator/Photographer (Freelancer) at Shutterstock
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Created illustrations and photos as a freelance contributor.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2009 - Present
Freelance graphic design projects across various media.

Education

Land surveyor at College of Information Technology of Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management at Institute of Private Higher Education Land Survey and Information Technologies at the National Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
UI Design (course) at Hillel Computer School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Land Surveyor at College of Information Technology of Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management (Basic Higher Education) at Institute of Private Higher Education Land Survey and Information Technologies at the National Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
UI Design at Hillel Computer School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Land surveying at College of Information Technology of Aviation University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Geodesy, Cartography and land management at Institute of Private Higher Education Land Survey and Information Technologies at the National Aviation University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
UI Design Course at Hillel Computer School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Land Surveyor at College of Information Technology of Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management at Institute of Private Higher Education Land Survey and Information Technologies at the National Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
UI Design Courses at Hillel Computer School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Land Surveyor at College of Information Technology of Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management - Basic Higher Education at Institute of Private Higher Education Land Survey and Information Technologies at the National Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
UI Design (Basics) at Hillel Computer School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Land surveyor at College of Information Technology of Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management at Institute of Private Higher Education Land Survey and Information Technologies at National Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
UI Design courses at Hillel Computer School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Land Surveyor (Land Management) at College of Information Technology of Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management at Institute of Private Higher Education Land Survey and Information Technologies at National Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
UI Design Courses at Hillel Computer School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Land surveyor (Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management) at College of Information Technology, Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Basic higher education in Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management at Institute of Private Higher Education Land Survey and Information Technologies, National Aviation University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
UI Design Course at Hillel Computer School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

UI Design Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
UI Design Courses
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
UI Design Course
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

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