I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Varvara Romaniuk

I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

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Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Sales Associate at Timberland VF at Gun Wharf Quays
May 1, 2025 - Present
Approaching and assisting customers, offering advice, and familiarising them with current promotions. Upselling merchandise to meet store and personal targets. Maintaining high standards of organization on the shop floor and in the stockroom. Keeping up-to-date knowledge of merchandise. Opening and closing the store, including assisting with cash up. Upholding uniform standards and a professional appearance.
Character Designer / Administrator at Rusty Robot Studios
September 1, 2025 - Present
Designing customised characters and model sheets for 3D sculpting; producing 3D printed figurines that reflect the animal's personality and activities; coordinating meetings and attending networking/local enterprise events.
Teacher Assistant at City of Portsmouth College
January 1, 2026 - Present
Supporting lecturers in delivering practical animation skills; assisting students with research and development of ideas; providing one-to-one guidance and feedback to improve animation skills in software such as Procreate, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
Barista at Costa Ltd
October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Providing excellent customer service and advising customers on current offers. Preparing high-quality food and beverages, accommodating dietary requests, and following procedures to minimise cross-contamination for allergies. Maintaining high standards of order and hygiene. Assisting management with opening and closing tasks.
Barista at Ceanos Ltd
July 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Fully closing and opening the store, including cash handling and key holder responsibilities. Providing excellent customer service. Preparing food and beverages. Accommodating orders and following procedures to minimise cross-contamination for allergies. Assisting management and training new staff.
Children's Entertainer / Elf at Kiddell Nurseries
October 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Greeting and accompanying children on their visit to Santa’s Grotto; maintaining Christmas spirit and the festive atmosphere.
Sales Associate at Timberland VF at Gunwharf Quays
May 1, 2025 - Present
Provide customer service, inform customers of current promotions, upsell merchandise, maintain store and stockroom organization, stay up-to-date on merchandise, assist with opening/closing and cash handling, and uphold uniform standards.
Teacher Assistant Volunteer at City of Portsmouth College
January 1, 2026 - Present
Support lecturers in delivering practical animation skills; assist students with research for projects; provide one-to-one guidance and feedback on animation skills using Procreate, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
Children’s Entertainer / Elf at Keydell Nurseries
October 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Greeted and accompanied children on visits to Santa’s Grotto; maintained Christmas spirit and magic.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at University of Portsmouth
September 1, 2023 - March 11, 2026
Art, Design and Media at University of the Creative Arts (Farnham)
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
A Levels at City of Portsmouth College
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
GCSE at Springfield School
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
General Education (Ukraine) at School No 11 (Ukraine)
September 1, 2010 - December 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment