Graphic Designer and Illustrator with 15+ years of experience. Based in Switzerland, originally from Ukraine, creating graphic design, branding, packaging, illustration, photography, and mural painting for products and exhibitions. Detail-oriented and marketing-minded, with a strong focus on client satisfaction. Experienced with logo/brandbook/catalog design and booth/exhibition preparation, and comfortable taking on new goals and improving concepts from research to final visuals.…

Anastasiya Smokvina

Graphic Designer and Illustrator with 15+ years of experience. Based in Switzerland, originally from Ukraine, creating graphic design, branding, packaging, illustration, photography, and mural painting for products and exhibitions. Detail-oriented and marketing-minded, with a strong focus on client satisfaction. Experienced with logo/brandbook/catalog design and booth/exhibition preparation, and comfortable taking on new goals and improving concepts from research to final visuals.…

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Graphic Designer and Illustrator with 15+ years of experience. Based in Switzerland, originally from Ukraine, creating graphic design, branding, packaging, illustration, photography, and mural painting for products and exhibitions.

Detail-oriented and marketing-minded, with a strong focus on client satisfaction. Experienced with logo/brandbook/catalog design and booth/exhibition preparation, and comfortable taking on new goals and improving concepts from research to final visuals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Commercial Illustrator, Graphic Designer at Freelance / Stocks platforms
May 1, 2021 - Present
Creating vector illustrations for stock platforms such as Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, 123RF, Getty Images, and Canva. Designing logos, brand books, catalogs, packaging, customizing clothes, accessories, and wall murals using acrylic paints.
Commercial Illustrator, Graphic Designer at Freelance / Stock Agencies
May 1, 2021 - Present
Create vector illustrations in flat and hand-drawn styles for stock image platforms such as Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, 123RF, Getty Images, and Canva. Design logos, brand books, catalogs, packaging, and customize clothes and accessories. Also paint wall murals using acrylic paints.
Commercial Illustrator, Graphic Designer (Vector Illustrator; branding, packaging, illustration) at Stock illustration platforms / freelance
November 1, 2017 - Present
Create vector illustrations in flat and hand-drawn styles for Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, 123RF and Getty Images, and graphics for Canva. Produce logos, brandbooks, catalogs and packaging, customize clothes/accessories and walls with acrylic paints, and develop artwork aligned with current topics and trends.
Graphic Designer (Part-Time) at Ticonnex (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
November 1, 2017 - Present
Designed shoes and toys, developed brand strategy and new collections. Created and designed catalogs, packaging, advertisements, and prepared booths for exhibitions.
Graphic Designer (Part-time) at Ticonnex (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
November 1, 2017 - Present
Designed shoes and toy products, developed brand strategy and new collections, created catalogs, packaging, advertisements, and prepared booths for exhibitions.
Graphic Designer and Developer at Shenzhen A.T.R. Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
October 1, 2017 - August 14, 2025
Designed and developed products and toys for children's car accessories. Created new projects and presentations. Organized and prepared booths for exhibitions.
Graphic Designer and Developer at Shenzhen A.T.R. Industry Co., Ltd.
October 1, 2017 - August 14, 2025
Designed and developed children’s car accessory toys, created and developed new projects and presentations, organized and prepared booths for exhibitions.
Graphic Designer and Developer at Shenzhen A.T.R. Industry Co., Ltd.
August 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017
Design and develop products and toys for children car accessories. Create and establish new projects and presentations, and organize/prepare exhibition booths.
Shoe and Graphic Designer at Thousands Ballei Trade Development Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China
August 1, 2014 - August 14, 2025
Provided graphic design for products, packaging, and marketing materials. Presented brands and decorated booths.
Shoe and Graphic Designer at Thousands Ballei Trade Development Co., Ltd
August 1, 2014 - August 14, 2025
Designed graphics for products, packaging, and other marketing materials. Presented brand and decorated booths.
Graphic Designer at Taiko Int’l (H.K.) ltd.
May 1, 2012 - November 1, 2017
Work on strategic concept design primarily using Photoshop and PowerPoint. Create packaging materials, boxes, and shop/exhibition stands. Conduct market research for new materials and prepare presentations/concepts; attend shoe fairs in China, Turkey and Ukraine.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Booth & packaging design at Ticonnex (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2014
Part-time shoes and toy design. Develop brand strategy and new collections. Design and prepare catalogs, packaging and advertising materials, and design/make-up exhibition booths for trade shows.
Collection Development Assistant at Kingfair International Co., Ltd., Dongguan, China
April 1, 2012 - August 14, 2025
Prepared new shoe collections, designed and completed catalogs and packaging.
Collection Development Assistant at Kingfair International Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2012 - August 14, 2025
Prepared new shoe collections, designed and made-up catalogs and packaging.
Shoe and Graphic Designer (collection/marketing visuals) at Thousands Ballei Trade Development Co., Ltd
April 1, 2008 - August 1, 2012
Graphic design for products, packaging and other marketing materials. Present the brand through product and booth decoration for exhibitions and trade events.
Graphic Designer at Taiko Int’l (H.K.) Ltd.
April 1, 2008 - August 14, 2025
Performed design work with strategic concepts mainly using Photoshop and PowerPoint. Designed packaging material, boxes, shop stands, and exhibition stands. Conducted market research for new materials, prepared presentations and concepts. Attended shoe fairs in China, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Graphic Designer at Taiko Int’l (H.K.) Ltd.
April 1, 2008 - August 14, 2025
Handled design work with strategic concepts primarily using Photoshop and PowerPoint, designed packaging materials, boxes, shop stands, and exhibitions, conducted market research for new materials, prepared presentations and concepts, and visited shoe fairs in China, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Collection Development Assistant at Kingfair International Co., Ltd. (Dongguan, China)
May 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008
Prepare new shoe collections, create and manage catalogues and packaging presentation content.

Education

Certificate at Canggu Jewelry Classes, Bali, Indonesia
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Certificate of Attendance at Computer Academy, Hong Kong
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Certificate at Vocational training center of development, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
January 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Shoe Designer and Maker Training at King Fair International Co., Ltd, Hong Kong, Dongguan, China
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Master of Computer-Aided Systems (Management and Automation Systems) at Kryvyi Rih Technical University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005
Bachelor of Computer-Aided Systems (Computer-Aided Systems, Automation and Management) at Kryvyi Rih Technical University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
September 1, 2000 - August 1, 2004
Certificate at Canggu Jewelry Classes, Bali, Indonesia
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Certificate of Attendance at Computer Academy, Hong Kong
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Certificate at Vocational Training Center of Development, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
January 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Shoe Designer and Shoe Maker Training at King Fair International Co., Ltd, Hong Kong, Dongguan, China
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Master of Computer-Aided Systems (Management and Automation Systems) magna cum laude at Kryvyi Rih Technical University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005
Bachelor of Computer-Aided Systems (Automation and Management) magna cum laude at Kryvyi Rih Technical University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
September 1, 2000 - August 1, 2004
Master of Computer-Aided Systems (Management and Automation Systems) at Kryvyi Rih Technical University
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2007
Bachelor of Computer-Aided Systems (Computer-Aided Systems, Automation and Management) at Kryvyi Rih Technical University
September 1, 2000 - August 1, 2004
Shoe designer and shoe maker (vocational training) at King Fair International Co., Ltd
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Autodesk 3ds Max (full course) at Vocational training center of development
January 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign (attendance certificate) at Computer Academy, Hong Kong
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Silver Jewelry Advanced Classes (traditional methods, Bali) at Bali - Canggu Jewelry Classes
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018

Qualifications

Completion of Silver Jewelry Advanced Classes
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Certificate of Attendance in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Certificate of the full course of Autodesk 3ds Max
January 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015
Completion of Silver Jewelry Advanced Classes - traditional methods from Bali
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Certificate of Attendance in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
January 1, 2016 - August 14, 2025
Full Course Certificate for 'Autodesk 3ds Max'
January 1, 2015 - August 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level