Hi, I’m Maximilian Pavlyshyn, a Kyiv-based Art Director and Designer with a track record of leading creative teams and turning sketches into finished garments and visual stories. I have steered seasonal collections, fabric selection, technical drawings, tailoring, and quality control, and I’m comfortable collaborating with photographers, campaigns, and media productions to bring ideas to life. In addition to freelance design, I’m active as a fashion artist and blogger, growing a 300k+ TikTok and 33k+ Instagram following where I share process stories, fashion illustrations, and behind-the-scenes content. I’m passionate about fashion, storytelling, and helping brands connect with audiences through strong visuals.…

Maximilian Pavlyshyn

Hi, I’m Maximilian Pavlyshyn, a Kyiv-based Art Director and Designer with a track record of leading creative teams and turning sketches into finished garments and visual stories. I have steered seasonal collections, fabric selection, technical drawings, tailoring, and quality control, and I’m comfortable collaborating with photographers, campaigns, and media productions to bring ideas to life. In addition to freelance design, I’m active as a fashion artist and blogger, growing a 300k+ TikTok and 33k+ Instagram following where I share process stories, fashion illustrations, and behind-the-scenes content. I’m passionate about fashion, storytelling, and helping brands connect with audiences through strong visuals.…

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Hi, I’m Maximilian Pavlyshyn, a Kyiv-based Art Director and Designer with a track record of leading creative teams and turning sketches into finished garments and visual stories. I have steered seasonal collections, fabric selection, technical drawings, tailoring, and quality control, and I’m comfortable collaborating with photographers, campaigns, and media productions to bring ideas to life.
In addition to freelance design, I’m active as a fashion artist and blogger, growing a 300k+ TikTok and 33k+ Instagram following where I share process stories, fashion illustrations, and behind-the-scenes content. I’m passionate about fashion, storytelling, and helping brands connect with audiences through strong visuals.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director & Head of Design Department at ANDRETTAN Ukraine
September 1, 2024 - Present
Led the artistic department and served as chief designer; directed the creation of large-scale seasonal collections from initial sketches to finished garments; oversaw fabric selection, technical drawings, tailoring, and full quality control for showroom pieces; styled and supervised photo shoots, campaigns, and media productions.
Designer at ANDREAS MOSKIN
August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Developed the main concept for a couture collection, blending feminine elements into menswear for international markets and celebrity clients. Produced detailed illustrations of garments and accessories; created technical drawings for tailoring and garment construction; selected fabrics and designed hand-embellished details; oversaw the entire collection development process from concept to completion.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Valery
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Designed exclusive lingerie pieces for a start-up brand. Produced illustrations, technical drawings for tailoring, and contributed to overall collection development.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Poison New York
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Created over 50 original designs for shows, celebrities, and special events; developed complete looks, integrating accessories and harness concepts for luxury leather & BDSM harnesses.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at PantheonI
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Developed brand logo and visual identity; designed women’s swimwear, lingerie, accessories, and footwear for a start-up collection.
Fashion Artist & Blogger at Self-Managed (Social Media)
October 1, 2019 - Present
Manage TikTok (300K+ followers) and Instagram (33K+ followers) with daily content; model and create original photo/video content; plan, curate, and maintain the aesthetic direction of social media pages.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Private Clients
October 1, 2019 - Present
Created custom designs for wedding dresses, evening gowns, and men’s suits; consulted on complete looks, including makeup and hairstyles; produced fashion illustrations for individual clients.

Education

Engineer-Designer at Kyiv National University of Technology and Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Engineer-Designer
January 1, 2019 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services