Hi, I’m Stoyan Dobrev Barakov, a Bulgarian graphic designer and illustrator based in Sofia. I specialize in graphic design, visual identity, and illustration, with strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, along with UX/UI design. I’ve worked with content creators, sold designs, and helped teach the next generation of designers to use Adobe Photoshop. I started designing at 14, creating fan art and posters for Spider-Man. The visibility from those early pieces led to collaborations with game developers and notable voice actors, helping me grow a dedicated following. I’m constantly expanding my toolkit and style, building on SoftUni Creative courses, and I’m excited to bring bold visuals to new brands as a Graphic Designer.

Stoyan Dobrev Barakov

Hi, I’m Stoyan Dobrev Barakov, a Bulgarian graphic designer and illustrator based in Sofia. I specialize in graphic design, visual identity, and illustration, with strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, along with UX/UI design. I’ve worked with content creators, sold designs, and helped teach the next generation of designers to use Adobe Photoshop. I started designing at 14, creating fan art and posters for Spider-Man. The visibility from those early pieces led to collaborations with game developers and notable voice actors, helping me grow a dedicated following. I’m constantly expanding my toolkit and style, building on SoftUni Creative courses, and I’m excited to bring bold visuals to new brands as a Graphic Designer.

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Hi, I’m Stoyan Dobrev Barakov, a Bulgarian graphic designer and illustrator based in Sofia. I specialize in graphic design, visual identity, and illustration, with strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, along with UX/UI design. I’ve worked with content creators, sold designs, and helped teach the next generation of designers to use Adobe Photoshop.

I started designing at 14, creating fan art and posters for Spider-Man. The visibility from those early pieces led to collaborations with game developers and notable voice actors, helping me grow a dedicated following. I’m constantly expanding my toolkit and style, building on SoftUni Creative courses, and I’m excited to bring bold visuals to new brands as a Graphic Designer.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Pre-Sale Agent at Lead2Lid
November 1, 2025 - Present
Player Support Supervisor at Telus Digital
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Helping players with Supercell accounts
Sales Consultant at Technomarket Nad ezhda
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Sales consultant
Customer Support (English) at CX
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Customer support with English; electronics/electrical/machinery sector
Graphic Designer at SoftUni Creative
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Graphic Designer role at SoftUni Creative as part of ongoing education
Player Support at Supercell
February 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Helped players with Supercell accounts; supported players in collaboration with Telus Digital initiatives.
Customer Support at CX
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Provided English customer support in the electronics/machinery sector; resolved inquiries and supported English-speaking clients.

Education

High School Diploma at Yane Sandanski High School
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2023
Graphic Designer at SoftUni Creative
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Graphic Designer at SoftUni Creative, Sofia, Bulgaria
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Secondary School at Yane Sandanski High School, Sandanski
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Logo and Visual Identity Design
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Graphic Designer Diploma
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Adobe Illustrator Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Adobe After Effects Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Adobe Photoshop Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Adobe InDesign Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
UX/UI Design Certification
January 11, 2023 - December 3, 2025

Industry Experience

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