I'm an illustrator and visual storyteller with 9+ years of experience across lifestyle products and fashion print design. I’m academically trained and proficient in hand-drawn and digital techniques, character elements, and worldbuilding through maps and motifs. My illustrations have contributed to best-selling products and helped shape core visual identities, in some cases becoming key assets in clients’ commercial success. My clients include Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Ferrari, and I’ve collaborated on branding, packaging, typography, and visual tone to engage audiences.…

Nikita

I'm an illustrator and visual storyteller with 9+ years of experience across lifestyle products and fashion print design. I’m academically trained and proficient in hand-drawn and digital techniques, character elements, and worldbuilding through maps and motifs. My illustrations have contributed to best-selling products and helped shape core visual identities, in some cases becoming key assets in clients’ commercial success. My clients include Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Ferrari, and I’ve collaborated on branding, packaging, typography, and visual tone to engage audiences.…

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I’m an illustrator and visual storyteller with 9+ years of experience across lifestyle products and fashion print design. I’m academically trained and proficient in hand-drawn and digital techniques, character elements, and worldbuilding through maps and motifs.

My illustrations have contributed to best-selling products and helped shape core visual identities, in some cases becoming key assets in clients’ commercial success. My clients include Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Ferrari, and I’ve collaborated on branding, packaging, typography, and visual tone to engage audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
German
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator & Print Designer at Water & Wines
May 1, 2020 - November 7, 2025
Illustrated data-rich geographic maps and infographics for premium gifting accessories and bestselling educational puzzle products. Provided conversational data visualisation, packaging design, and art direction. Supported data research and coordinated with product and print teams.
Textile / Accessories Print Designer at Lala Berlin
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Created original hand-drawn and digital prints for luxury women’s RTW collections and accessories. Managed test printing, color correction, and production-ready artwork delivery. Coordinated with international suppliers throughout sampling and manufacturing.
Textile Print Artist at Etro
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Created original prints for men’s and women’s luxury collections and accessories. Developed all-over patterns, placed prints, and embroidery designs for high-end fabrics and other materials. Bestselling prints in accessories.
Graphic Designer at Politecnico di Milano
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Designed visual assets for institutional communications, including web and print materials.
Graphic Design Intern at MC2 Saint Barth
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Created hand-drawn and digital textile prints for menswear beachwear collections. Produced all-over patterns and placed graphics for seasonal product lines.
Illustrator & Cartographic Artist at Water & Wines
May 1, 2020 - November 16, 2025
Illustrated educational maps used in best-selling puzzle products, incorporating expressive characters, icons, and interactive visual elements. Designed location-based compositions, storytelling vignettes, and humorous details to engage a wide audience. Contributed to brand development through packaging, typography, and visual tone.
Illustrator & Print Graphic Designer at Lala Berlin
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Created hand-drawn and digital prints focused on narrative motifs, symbolism, and seasonal themes. Coordinated with production teams to adapt designs for various materials. Coordinated with international suppliers on printing processes, ensuring fidelity across materials.
Graphic Artist at Etro
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Developed original illustrative prints and pattern-based storytelling for luxury fashion lines. Designed placement artworks, repeated patterns, and details with potential for cross-category use. Adapted traditional drawing to digital rendering workflows for high-end textile applications.

Education

MSc Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Graphic Design at Florence Design Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BA History and Languages of Asia and Africa at Lomonosov Moscow State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Academic Painting at Vladivostok Art College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Visual Arts at Bolshoy Kamen School of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
MSc Communication Design, Cum Laude at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Graphic Design at Florence Design Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
BA in History and Languages of Asia and Africa at Lomonosov Moscow State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Academic Painting at Vladivostok Art College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

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

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