Senior Retoucher and Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience creating high-end beauty and product visuals for international print and digital campaigns. I combine refined retouching, graphic design, and AI-assisted production workflows to deliver consistent, localized creative across global markets. Experienced in visual content production for multi-ethnic beauty imaging, brand identity and campaign assets, and workflow optimization across teams and tools. I bridge creativity and technology to ensure color accuracy, product fidelity, and strong digital campaign readiness.

Alena Aktash

Senior Retoucher and Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience creating high-end beauty and product visuals for international print and digital campaigns. I combine refined retouching, graphic design, and AI-assisted production workflows to deliver consistent, localized creative across global markets. Experienced in visual content production for multi-ethnic beauty imaging, brand identity and campaign assets, and workflow optimization across teams and tools. I bridge creativity and technology to ensure color accuracy, product fidelity, and strong digital campaign readiness.

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Senior Retoucher and Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience creating high-end beauty and product visuals for international print and digital campaigns. I combine refined retouching, graphic design, and AI-assisted production workflows to deliver consistent, localized creative across global markets.

Experienced in visual content production for multi-ethnic beauty imaging, brand identity and campaign assets, and workflow optimization across teams and tools. I bridge creativity and technology to ensure color accuracy, product fidelity, and strong digital campaign readiness.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Turkish
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Retoucher (Turkey & Africa markets) — role evolved to graphic design, visual content production and AI-assisted workflows at Oriflame Cosmetics
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026
Produced premium visual content for international print and digital campaigns across Turkey, Africa and other global markets. Combined graphic design with high-end beauty and product retouching and localized asset creation while maintaining global brand consistency. Specialized in beauty imaging across diverse skin tones and product categories, with emphasis on visual quality assurance, color accuracy and product fidelity. Optimized creative workflows using Cen-share and AI-assisted production tools, and collaborated with international creative teams, marketing departments and art directors.
Senior Retoucher (Turkey & Africa markets) / Senior Visual Content Specialist at Oriflame Cosmetics
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Produced premium beauty and product visual content for international print and digital campaigns across Turkey, Africa and other global markets. Delivered high-end retouching with strong color accuracy and product fidelity, including multi-ethnic beauty imaging and creative image compositing. Expanded responsibilities to graphic design, localized campaign asset creation, and digital workflow optimization using Cen share and AI-assisted production tools. Collaborated with international creative teams, marketing departments and art directors to maintain global brand consistency across channels and markets.
Regional Retoucher (Turkey & Africa markets) at Oriflame Cosmetics
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Provided retouching support for Turkey & Africa markets under Oriflame’s regional creative needs, contributing to consistent visual quality and campaign readiness across multi-channel outputs.
Graphic Designer at HSB Marine
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Developed print materials to support marine communications and brand-related collateral.
Graphic Designer at Ring tasarım
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed corporate identity and created advertising and print communication materials, ensuring cohesive brand presentation across deliverables.
Graphic Designer / Photographer / Advertising Specialist at Onyx, Real property, Olymp (Real estate agencies)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Created advertising campaigns, photography and marketing communication materials.
Graphic Designer / Photographer / Advertising Specialist at Onyx / Real property / Olymp (Real estate agencies)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Created advertising campaigns and marketing communication materials, including photography and graphic design for real estate promotion.
Art Editor at Media group PARAMON
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2016
Supervised designers across a network of magazines in 35 cities across Russia, Kazakhstan and Israel. Supported setup of newly opened branch offices remotely or via on-site visits. Created and enforced uniform artistic and technical design standards for printed materials and corporate identity, including brandbook and mediakit systems.

Education

Philology (B.A.) at Chelyabinsk State Pedagogical University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Course at School of Design
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Course at Design and Typography Course (Chelyabinsk)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Philology (Bachelor-level studies) at Chelyabinsk State Pedagogical University (Philological Faculty)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Design course at School of Design (Yekaterinburg, Russia)
January 1, 2004 - August 24, 2026
Design and typography course at Chelyabinsk, Russia
January 1, 2005 - August 24, 2026

Qualifications

LinkedIn Learning (AI & Motion Design) - ongoing
January 1, 2026 - August 24, 2026
AI & Motion Design (LinkedIn Learning) — ongoing
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services