Hi, I'm Ilya Kalhin, an illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating artwork for print and digital platforms. I started my career as a front-end developer but soon found my passion in the creative field, working across book illustrations, posters, logos, marketing visuals, and 2D arts. I am proficient in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Figma, and I enjoy enhancing my skills in animation and 3D modeling. I am also curious about the latest technologies, exploring AI tools for illustration and photo editing, and have experience in commissioned NFT artwork. I'm always excited to bring creative ideas to life and combine traditional and digital art techniques.

Hi, I'm Ilya Kalhin, an illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating artwork for print and digital platforms. I started my career as a front-end developer but soon found my passion in the creative field, working across book illustrations, posters, logos, marketing visuals, and 2D arts. I am proficient in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Figma, and I enjoy enhancing my skills in animation and 3D modeling. I am also curious about the latest technologies, exploring AI tools for illustration and photo editing, and have experience in commissioned NFT artwork. I'm always excited to bring creative ideas to life and combine traditional and digital art techniques.

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Hi, I’m Ilya Kalhin, an illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating artwork for print and digital platforms. I started my career as a front-end developer but soon found my passion in the creative field, working across book illustrations, posters, logos, marketing visuals, and 2D arts. I am proficient in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Figma, and I enjoy enhancing my skills in animation and 3D modeling.

I am also curious about the latest technologies, exploring AI tools for illustration and photo editing, and have experience in commissioned NFT artwork. I’m always excited to bring creative ideas to life and combine traditional and digital art techniques.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Belarusian
Advanced
Ukrainian
Advanced
Polish
Advanced

Work Experience

Front-end Developer at Dextrys (later acquired by EPAM Systems)
October 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014
Worked as a front-end developer for a Chinese company, focusing on CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Java, and PHP. Played a key role in developing user interfaces and web functionalities during the period leading to the company's acquisition by EPAM Systems.
Illustrator at Freelance and Printing Companies
July 1, 2014 - June 20, 2024
Provided illustration services for over 10 years, creating book illustrations, posters, logos, marketing visuals, and 2D art. Used professional-level tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Figma. Also worked on animation projects using After Effects and Premiere Pro, 3D modeling with Blender and FreeCAD, including 3D printing. Participated in AI development projects for illustration and photo editing, including commissioned NFT artwork creation.

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Industry Experience

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