Hi, I’m Ola Bazilevich, a visual communication designer, art director and illustrator based in Berlin. I have 10+ years of experience crafting brand identities, marketing assets, and user-centric design systems for global brands, Web3 innovators, and SaaS platforms. I excel at translating technical concepts into compelling visuals, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D design, and AI tools to drive performance. I work across digital, print, and motion, collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, remote-first environments to deliver scalable brand systems and high-conversion campaigns. I’m passionate about bridging creativity with data-driven design to solve real-world challenges and help brands grow.

Ola Bazilevich

Hi, I’m Ola Bazilevich, a visual communication designer, art director and illustrator based in Berlin. I have 10+ years of experience crafting brand identities, marketing assets, and user-centric design systems for global brands, Web3 innovators, and SaaS platforms. I excel at translating technical concepts into compelling visuals, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D design, and AI tools to drive performance. I work across digital, print, and motion, collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, remote-first environments to deliver scalable brand systems and high-conversion campaigns. I’m passionate about bridging creativity with data-driven design to solve real-world challenges and help brands grow.

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Hi, I’m Ola Bazilevich, a visual communication designer, art director and illustrator based in Berlin. I have 10+ years of experience crafting brand identities, marketing assets, and user-centric design systems for global brands, Web3 innovators, and SaaS platforms. I excel at translating technical concepts into compelling visuals, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D design, and AI tools to drive performance.

I work across digital, print, and motion, collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, remote-first environments to deliver scalable brand systems and high-conversion campaigns. I’m passionate about bridging creativity with data-driven design to solve real-world challenges and help brands grow.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Brand Designer & Illustrator at DeepWork Studio
July 1, 2021 - Present
Created brand identities, 3D illustrations, and infographics for blockchain/Web3 clients like MakerDAO, Spark.fi, and Agentcoin. Delivered 50+ digital/print assets (social templates, whitepapers, merchandise) aligned with technical audiences and marketing KPIs. Pioneered a retrofuturistic visual language for Agentcoin to drive user engagement.
Graphic Designer & Research Assistant at Open Source Lab for Sustainable Mobility, DFKI, Berlin
July 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025
Designed the lab’s visual identity and managed communication assets (white papers, event materials, presentations). Collaborated with engineers to visualize data-driven mobility solutions, optimizing designs for accessibility and clarity.
Independent Art Director, Brand Designer & Illustrator at Independent (Remote)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed scalable brand systems and marketing assets (websites, motion graphics, print collateral) for clients including Christian Louboutin, Coca-Cola, BMBF, and blockchain startups. Simplified complex technical workflows into user-friendly graphics for Web3 projects (e.g., Covenant Labs’ Bitcoin smart contract platform, Kaon). Collaborated with developers and product teams using Figma, Slack, and Miro to ensure seamless integration of design into final products. Led visual identity for a Gen Z-focused financial app, delivering bold typography, vibrant illustrations, and high-conversion landing pages. Produced 360° campaign assets: digital ads, outdoor posters, stickers, and merchandise.
Brand Designer at ArtLebedev Studio
January 1, 2015 - October 26, 2025
Designed brand identities and promotional campaigns for clients across tech, finance, and consumer goods. Gained foundational expertise in print production, typography, and deadline-driven teamwork.

Education

MA in Visual Communication Design at Art Academy Berlin Weissensee
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
BA in Visual Communication Design at Art Academy Berlin Weissensee
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Graphic Art and Painting at Moscow State Academic Art School memory of 1905
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

ComfyUI AI generative images and video
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
CINEMA 4D course 3D designer
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Industry Experience

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