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Hello! I’m Kateryna Shakhil, a web designer and photographer based in Riga with experience building WordPress websites and e-commerce shops, plus product photography for catalogs and marketing. I design visually appealing, responsive digital experiences and collaborate closely with clients to turn ideas into polished outcomes. I also handle project management and have hands-on skills in Figma, ReadyMag, Squarespace, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with professional proficiency in Polish, English, and German, I enjoy guiding clients through design decisions and delivering practical, user-centered solutions that drive results.…Hello! I’m Kateryna Shakhil, a web designer and photographer based in Riga with experience building WordPress websites and e-commerce shops, plus product photography for catalogs and marketing. I design visually appealing, responsive digital experiences and collaborate closely with clients to turn ideas into polished outcomes. I also handle project management and have hands-on skills in Figma, ReadyMag, Squarespace, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with professional proficiency in Polish, English, and German, I enjoy guiding clients through design decisions and delivering practical, user-centered solutions that drive results.

Kateryna Shakhil

Web Designer, Web Developer, Photographer, +2

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Hello! I’m Kateryna Shakhil, a web designer and photographer based in Riga with experience building WordPress websites and e-commerce shops, plus product photography for catalogs and marketing. I design visually appealing, responsive digital experiences and collaborate closely with clients to turn ideas into polished outcomes. I also handle project management and have hands-on skills in Figma, ReadyMag, Squarespace, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with professional proficiency in Polish, English, and German, I enjoy guiding clients through design decisions and delivering practical, user-centered solutions that drive results.…Hello! I’m Kateryna Shakhil, a web designer and photographer based in Riga with experience building WordPress websites and e-commerce shops, plus product photography for catalogs and marketing. I design visually appealing, responsive digital experiences and collaborate closely with clients to turn ideas into polished outcomes. I also handle project management and have hands-on skills in Figma, ReadyMag, Squarespace, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with professional proficiency in Polish, English, and German, I enjoy guiding clients through design decisions and delivering practical, user-centered solutions that drive results.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Kateryna Shakhil, a web designer and photographer based in Riga with experience building WordPress websites and e-commerce shops, plus product photography for catalogs and marketing. I design visually appealing, responsive digital experiences and collaborate closely with clients to turn ideas into polished outcomes. I also handle project management and have hands-on skills in Figma, ReadyMag, Squarespace, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with professional proficiency in Polish, English, and German, I enjoy guiding clients through design decisions and delivering practical, user-centered solutions that drive results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Ukrainian

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Polish

Advanced

English

Advanced

German

Advanced

Work Experience

Product Photographer at SIA AutoBodyShop

January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Captured and edited high-quality images of automotive parts for e-commerce platforms and catalogs. Used Capture One for live shooting and color correction, and Photoshop for image retouching and background removal. Collaborated closely with marketing and sales teams to ensure optimal product presentation and support sales growth. Organized digital image files and used Redmine to track tasks.

Web Designer at SIA NOVABALTIC

September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

Manage the full project lifecycle for Latvian-based clients as a self-employed web designer. Design and develop custom WordPress websites and online shops from concept to a fully functional website. Consult directly with clients to understand requirements, provide technical guidance on website building techniques, and sketch designs during live calls. Create visually appealing, responsive layouts in Figma and implement them on platforms like ReadyMag and Squarespace. Specialize in building full e-commerce solutions using WooCommerce and other premium WordPress plugins.

Web Designer / Web Developer (Self-employed) at Kleingewerbe Kateryna Shakhil

October 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Established and managed a freelance web design business (Kleingewerbe) serving clients in Germany. Handled all client-facing communication, including initial consultations, design proposals, and educating clients on best practices. Designed user-friendly WordPress websites, ensuring a seamless user experience and responsive design across all devices. Utilized Figma and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for creating visual mockups and assets. Successfully managed multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating strong self-management and meeting all project deadlines.