I am Yulia Saatova, a Senior Brand Designer and Art Director with 7+ years of experience. I’ve led small design teams, built brand identities from strategy to execution, and delivered visual projects for enterprise clients across hospitality, finance, and international sectors. I thrive in high-trust, regulated environments and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, cohesive visual systems. In addition to crafting brand visuals, I specialize in design leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering scalable identity systems. I’m proficient in Adobe CC, Figma, Corel Draw, and Midjourney, and I’m fluent in Russian, with professional English and basic Uzbek.

Yulia Saatova

I am Yulia Saatova, a Senior Brand Designer and Art Director with 7+ years of experience. I’ve led small design teams, built brand identities from strategy to execution, and delivered visual projects for enterprise clients across hospitality, finance, and international sectors. I thrive in high-trust, regulated environments and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, cohesive visual systems. In addition to crafting brand visuals, I specialize in design leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering scalable identity systems. I’m proficient in Adobe CC, Figma, Corel Draw, and Midjourney, and I’m fluent in Russian, with professional English and basic Uzbek.

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I am Yulia Saatova, a Senior Brand Designer and Art Director with 7+ years of experience. I’ve led small design teams, built brand identities from strategy to execution, and delivered visual projects for enterprise clients across hospitality, finance, and international sectors. I thrive in high-trust, regulated environments and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, cohesive visual systems.

In addition to crafting brand visuals, I specialize in design leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering scalable identity systems. I’m proficient in Adobe CC, Figma, Corel Draw, and Midjourney, and I’m fluent in Russian, with professional English and basic Uzbek.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Uzbek
Beginner

Work Experience

Communication Designer at Sfera Agency
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Led a small team of designers, overseeing the design process and contractor communications. Delivered design projects for enterprise clients in finance, hospitality and culture. Clients included KPMG, Porsche, Hilton Tashkent, NBU, InfinBank, Uzcard, Kapitalbank, AgroBank, etc.
Midweight Brand Designer at Sekta Agency
July 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
GRAPHIC & BRAND DESIGN work across portfolio; contributed to identity systems and campaigns for multiple brands.
Graphic & Brand Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Designed visual communications across digital and print channels for cultural and sports brands, including a large-scale marathon campaign and educational platforms. Clients included Center of Contemporary Art in Tashkent and Samarkand Marathon.
Lead Designer/ Art Director at Qand
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Developed brand identities grounded in market analysis and positioning strategy, collaborating directly with brand strategists. Delivered full-scale identity projects across food, retail, and lifestyle sectors. Notable clients included Osh.Plov (St. Petersburg, Russia) and Wishlist Multi-brand Shop.

Education

Bachelor degree at Branch of Moscow State University in Tashkent
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
Annual program in Graphic Design at BangBang Education Online School
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
System management in 180 minutes at Evgeniy Sevostyanov
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
AI generative course at Typomania School
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
Inside LVMH online-course at Inside LVMH
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor degree (Branch of Moscow State University in Tashkent)
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
Annual Graphic Design program
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
System management in 180 minutes
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
AI generative course
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
Inside LVMH online-course
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026

Industry Experience

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