Hi, I'm YULIIA HANYK, a Ukrainian-born illustrator, graphic designer, and visual storyteller based in Philadelphia. I create vibrant, emotionally compelling illustrations for children's and adult books, blending bold geometric shapes with expressive textures and fine linework to craft powerful visual metaphors that bring stories to life. With over four years of experience collaborating with leading Ukrainian publishers, I am passionate about visual storytelling, exploring diverse techniques, and adapting illustration styles to match the unique spirit of each project. I am open to freelance work, creative collaborations, and agency representation.…

YULIIA HANYK

Hi, I'm YULIIA HANYK, a Ukrainian-born illustrator, graphic designer, and visual storyteller based in Philadelphia. I create vibrant, emotionally compelling illustrations for children's and adult books, blending bold geometric shapes with expressive textures and fine linework to craft powerful visual metaphors that bring stories to life. With over four years of experience collaborating with leading Ukrainian publishers, I am passionate about visual storytelling, exploring diverse techniques, and adapting illustration styles to match the unique spirit of each project. I am open to freelance work, creative collaborations, and agency representation.…

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Hi, I’m YULIIA HANYK, a Ukrainian-born illustrator, graphic designer, and visual storyteller based in Philadelphia. I create vibrant, emotionally compelling illustrations for children’s and adult books, blending bold geometric shapes with expressive textures and fine linework to craft powerful visual metaphors that bring stories to life.

With over four years of experience collaborating with leading Ukrainian publishers, I am passionate about visual storytelling, exploring diverse techniques, and adapting illustration styles to match the unique spirit of each project. I am open to freelance work, creative collaborations, and agency representation.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator & Book Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Illustrated books for various age groups; collaborated with My Bookshelf Publishing, Vivat Publishing, and others on fully illustrated books; produced cover designs, layouts, and visual storytelling assets.
Lecturer at Lviv National Academy of Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Lectured in the Department of Graphic Design; taught Illustration, Printmaking, and Design Basics; mentored entrance exam candidates and led student projects.
Mentor at Teen Accelerator Program Ampli
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Guided teens through creative development and visual storytelling projects.

Education

M.A. in Graphic Design at Lviv National Academy of Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
B.A. in Graphic Design at Lviv National Academy of Arts
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper The Five Spikes: Holodomor Stories of How Ukrainians Were Vanishing

    The Five Spikes: Holodomor Stories of How Ukrainians
    Were Vanishing written by Yulia Smal. Illustrated children’s book (ages 10+).

    “The Five Spikes” is a children’s book that gently introduces young readers to the tragedy of the Holodomor — the man-made famine in Ukraine during the 1930s. Through true, emotionally resonant stories, the book honors the memories of those who suffered, using metaphor and sensitive visuals to make the subject accessible and respectful for children.

    My Bookshelf Publishing (Kyiv, 2023). I created 84 full-spread illustrations, layout, cover, endpapers: