I am an Illustrator and Graphic Designer originally from Ukraine, currently living in Switzerland with an S permit. I have more than 15 years of experience working on diverse projects including graphic design, packaging design, illustration, branding, photography, and mural painting. I create memorable visual designs with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of marketing principles and advertising techniques. Besides my creative skills, I am a strong communicator skilled in active listening, critical thinking, and negotiation. Passionate about client satisfaction, I always strive to exceed expectations and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm.

Anastasiya Smokvina

I am an Illustrator and Graphic Designer originally from Ukraine, currently living in Switzerland with an S permit. I have more than 15 years of experience working on diverse projects including graphic design, packaging design, illustration, branding, photography, and mural painting. I create memorable visual designs with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of marketing principles and advertising techniques. Besides my creative skills, I am a strong communicator skilled in active listening, critical thinking, and negotiation. Passionate about client satisfaction, I always strive to exceed expectations and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm.

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I am an Illustrator and Graphic Designer originally from Ukraine, currently living in Switzerland with an S permit. I have more than 15 years of experience working on diverse projects including graphic design, packaging design, illustration, branding, photography, and mural painting. I create memorable visual designs with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of marketing principles and advertising techniques.

Besides my creative skills, I am a strong communicator skilled in active listening, critical thinking, and negotiation. Passionate about client satisfaction, I always strive to exceed expectations and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.

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

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