Hi, I’m Iryna Kostyrko, a Product Designer and Creative Director with 8+ years of experience building children’s educational products, games, packaging and visual identities. I love turning ideas into tangible toys and learning tools, and I bring design engineering know‑how to the full product development cycle—from concept research and prototyping to print production and contractor management. I’m passionate about toy design and child‑centered creativity, creating emotionally engaging products. I enjoy collaborating with manufacturers, printers and cross‑functional teams to deliver cohesive brand systems and playful experiences across multiple product lines.

Iryna Kostyrko

Hi, I’m Iryna Kostyrko, a Product Designer and Creative Director with 8+ years of experience building children’s educational products, games, packaging and visual identities. I love turning ideas into tangible toys and learning tools, and I bring design engineering know‑how to the full product development cycle—from concept research and prototyping to print production and contractor management. I’m passionate about toy design and child‑centered creativity, creating emotionally engaging products. I enjoy collaborating with manufacturers, printers and cross‑functional teams to deliver cohesive brand systems and playful experiences across multiple product lines.

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Hi, I’m Iryna Kostyrko, a Product Designer and Creative Director with 8+ years of experience building children’s educational products, games, packaging and visual identities. I love turning ideas into tangible toys and learning tools, and I bring design engineering know‑how to the full product development cycle—from concept research and prototyping to print production and contractor management.

I’m passionate about toy design and child‑centered creativity, creating emotionally engaging products. I enjoy collaborating with manufacturers, printers and cross‑functional teams to deliver cohesive brand systems and playful experiences across multiple product lines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Product Designer at KUMA
January 1, 2017 - Present
Designed brand identity and visual assets across digital and print channels. Produced marketing materials including presentations, campaign graphics and social media visuals. Created product packaging and prepared files for print production. Developed visual layouts following brand guidelines. Collaborated with stakeholders to refine concepts based on feedback.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed logos, brand assets and marketing collateral for small businesses. Produced presentations, flyers, banners and social media graphics. Prepared print-ready files and coordinated with print suppliers. Adapted designs for Microsoft PowerPoint and Word templates.
Theatre Director & Visual Artist at Tea Theatre
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2022
Scriptwriting, performance direction, and stage visuals. Costume and image design for stage productions and videos. Filming and post-production of theatre-related media.
Teaching Assistant at Christleton High School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supporting students with diverse needs, assisting with curriculum delivery and safeguarding policies.
Lunch Club Assistant at Tarvin Nursery
January 1, 2024 - Present
Ensuring children's safety and wellbeing during breaks.
After-School Club Teacher at StemKids UK
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Delivering creative, hands-on lessons to primary students, promoting inclusion, engagement and classroom safety.
Creative Director & Product Designer at KUMA Project
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Designed and developed children’s educational games and physical product concepts. Led full product development cycle from idea generation and research to packaging and print production. Created illustrations, layouts and product graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Developed brand identity and cohesive visual systems across multiple product lines. Worked with manufacturers and print suppliers to oversee production quality. Managed creative team and external contractors. Presented concepts to partners and stakeholders.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Logo and branding design for small businesses; Book and educational illustrations; Presentations, flyers, banners.
Design Engineer (AutoCAD) at Sfera Ltd.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Technical drawing and layout design for industrial parts.

Education

Master’s in Design Engineering at Odessa National Polytechnic University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Diploma in Theatre & Film Acting at Odessa Theatre and Arts School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Graphic Design Course at Projector Creative & Tech Foundation
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
Certificate in Children & Young People’s Mental Health at UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Master’s in Design Engineering at Odessa National Polytechnic University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Diploma in Theatre & Film Acting at Odessa Theatre and Arts School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Graphic Design Course at Projector Creative & Tech Foundation
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026
Certificate in Children & Young People’s Mental Health at UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Certificate in Children & Young People’s Mental Health
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Certificate in Children & Young People’s Mental Health
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods