I'm a highly creative graphic designer with a passion for igaming visuals. I enjoy turning concepts into compelling identities and banners that drive engagement. Based in Riga with Latvian roots, I collaborate across disciplines, deliver on tight deadlines, and constantly explore new tools, including AI-assisted design, to elevate visual storytelling.

Pavel Sagalajevs

I'm a highly creative graphic designer with a passion for igaming visuals. I enjoy turning concepts into compelling identities and banners that drive engagement. Based in Riga with Latvian roots, I collaborate across disciplines, deliver on tight deadlines, and constantly explore new tools, including AI-assisted design, to elevate visual storytelling.

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I’m a highly creative graphic designer with a passion for igaming visuals. I enjoy turning concepts into compelling identities and banners that drive engagement.

Based in Riga with Latvian roots, I collaborate across disciplines, deliver on tight deadlines, and constantly explore new tools, including AI-assisted design, to elevate visual storytelling.

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Language

Latvian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer UI/UX Designer at Softrocket, Riga
July 1, 2015 - Present
Creating visually appealing character designs, illustrations, and 2D assets for various igaming projects. Designing compelling call-to-action advertising banners and managing multiple design projects simultaneously. Developed outstanding visual identity from concept for two igaming web projects. Created high-standard visual designs for digital and print mediums under client guidelines. Successfully meeting project deadlines in a fast-paced creative agency environment.
Artist / Graphic Designer at V&M studio, Riga
September 1, 2015 - August 5, 2025
Commissioned art and wall painting creation from sketch. Designed characters and produced animations as social media content for a crypto project. Created identity and 2D visual content in collaboration with professionals from other disciplines, successfully launching NFT projects. Designed and developed user-friendly websites for diverse client needs, enhancing overall user experience. Created visually appealing logos and brand identities aligning with clients’ values.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Artist
September 1, 2019 - Present
Graphic Designer / UI/UX Designer at Softrocket
July 1, 2022 - Present
Created igaming assets and banners, developed visual identities and 2D content, and designed user-friendly websites. Managed multiple projects to meet tight deadlines, collaborated across teams, and contributed to NFT and meme coin visual launches.
Artist / Graphic Designer at V&M Studio
December 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Illustration and graphic design work; developed visual identities and art assets for various projects.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Artist at Self-employed
September 1, 2016 - Present
Delivered 2D visuals, branding, and web assets for multiple clients; collaborated across disciplines; launched NFT projects.
Arts Instructor at Izo Art Studio
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Led drawing and painting classes; conducted one-on-one and group sessions; organized paint & sip events.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) at University of Plymouth (United Kingdom)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
at Jurmala’s school of arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Art Studies at Jurmala's School of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Winner of the main prize in the international art competition by the US embassy and gallery ‘Art Pegazs’
January 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Honors Prize - Experience Between Arts: Latvia and the USA 1945-1991 (Main Prize)
January 1, 2021 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

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