Kateryna Bezpalchenko
Available to hire
Hi! I’m Kateryna, a multilingual and detail-oriented manager with over 10 years of experience in client-facing, creative, and operational roles. I specialize in communication, project coordination, content and photo editing, multilingual translation, and social media support. I love adapting and managing across both creative and structured work environments, pairing strong organizational skills with a keen eye for visual literacy.
I have been fortunate to support international clients with illustration, design, editorial visuals, and bilingual content creation including copywriting and translation. Whether managing studio bookings, organizing workshops, or creating engaging branding and social media content, I enjoy connecting creativity with effective project management.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator & Visual Artist at Remote / International
January 1, 2015 - June 8, 2024Provided editorial and children’s illustration services, visual storytelling, and digital drawing for publishers and agencies internationally.
Ceramic Artist & Workshop curator/instructor at Lab_BOA Ceramics Studio | Porto
January 1, 2022 - June 8, 2024Produced studio-based ceramics, taught ceramics to adults and children, and developed themed clay workshops while managing personal projects.
Resident Artist & Educator at Majolica Studio | Irpin, Ukraine
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022Taught ceramics to adults and children, created independent sculptural and functional ceramic work, and facilitated clay workshops.
Illustrator – Children’s Books at Ranok Publishing | Kharkiv, Ukraine
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Created book illustrations and design for children’s books.
Decorator & Installation Artist at ComilfoDecor Studio | Kyiv, Ukraine
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016Designed and built decorative installations for events and public spaces using various materials and formats to create immersive settings.
Assistant in Icon Painting Studio at Irini Workshop | Kyiv
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Learned and assisted in traditional religious painting processes.
Freelance Illustrator & Visual Artist at Remote | International
January 1, 2015 - PresentIllustrated books and editorial content for print and digital publications. Designed posters, flyers, and branded materials for studios, events, and creative businesses. Created social media visuals and marketing kits for small brands. Delivered custom illustration commissions with a focus on emotional storytelling.
Photo Editor | Copywriter | Translator at Depositphotos | Freelance
December 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025Edited and managed visual content for stock platforms. Wrote and translated copy (Ukrainian–English) for marketing and creative uses.
Resident Artist & Educator at MajolicaStudio | Irpin, Ukraine
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025Teaching ceramics to adults and children. Workshop coordination, design of branded materials, and social media content. Developed illustrations for promotional and instructional purposes.
Ceramic Artist & Workshop curator|instructor at Lab_BOA CeramicsStudio | Porto
January 1, 2022 - PresentDesigning promotional visuals for workshops and events. Managing communication, workshop coordination, and social media presence. Worked on personal ceramic and illustration projects within the studio. Supported grant applications through visual and written material.
Illustrator – Children’s Books at RanokPublishing | Kharkiv, Ukraine
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025Illustrated children’s books for educational and storytelling purposes. Designed page layouts and visual elements in collaboration with editors.
Visual Designer | Admin at Stockholm Studios Co-Living | Irpin, Ukraine
December 31, 2020 - July 9, 2025Created social media visuals and presentations. Organized events and designed all promotional materials. Handled multilingual communication and admin tasks.
Freelance Illustrator & Visual Artist at Remote | International
January 1, 2015 - PresentCreated illustrated books and editorial content for print and digital publications. Designed posters, flyers, and branded materials for studios, events, and creative businesses. Developed social media visuals and marketing kits for small brands. Delivered custom illustration commissions focusing on emotional storytelling.
Ceramic Artist & Workshop curator/instructor at Lab_BOA CeramicsStudio | Porto
January 1, 2022 - PresentDesigned promotional visuals for workshops and events. Managed communication, workshop coordination, and social media presence. Worked on personal ceramic and illustration projects within the studio. Supported grant applications through visual and written materials.
Photo Editor | Copywriter | Translator at Depositphotos | Freelance
December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025Edited and managed visual content for stock platforms. Wrote and translated copy (Ukrainian-English) for marketing and creative uses.
Resident Artist & Educator at MajolicaStudio | Irpin, Ukraine
December 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025Taught ceramics to adults and children. Coordinated workshops, designed branded materials, and managed social media content. Developed illustrations for promotional and instructional purposes.
Illustrator – Children’s Books at RanokPublishing | Kharkiv, Ukraine
December 31, 2020 - July 15, 2025Illustrated children’s books for educational and storytelling purposes. Designed page layouts and collaborated with editors on visual elements.
Visual Designer | Admin at Stockholm Studios Co-Living | Irpin, Ukraine
December 31, 2020 - July 15, 2025Created social media visuals and presentations. Organized events and designed all promotional materials. Handled multilingual communication and administrative tasks.
Freelance Illustrator & Visual Artist at Remote | International
January 1, 2015 - PresentIllustrated books and editorial content for print and digital publications. Designed posters, flyers, and branded materials for studios, events, and creative businesses. Created social media visuals and marketing kits for small brands. Delivered custom illustration commissions with focus on emotional storytelling.
Photo Editor | Copywriter | Translator at Depositphotos | Freelance
December 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025Edited and managed visual content for stock platforms. Wrote and translated copy (Ukrainian–English) for marketing and creative uses.
Resident Artist & Educator at MajolicaStudio | Irpin, Ukraine
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025Teaching ceramics to adults and children. Workshop coordination, design of branded materials, and social media content. Developed illustrations for promotional and instructional purposes.
Ceramic Artist & Workshop curator|instructor at Lab_BOA CeramicsStudio | Porto
January 1, 2022 - PresentDesigning of promotional visuals for workshops and events. Managing communication, workshop coordination, and social media presence. Worked on personal ceramic and illustration projects within the studio. Supported grant applications through visual and written material.
Illustrator – Children’s Books at RanokPublishing | Kharkiv, Ukraine
December 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025Illustrated children’s books for educational and storytelling purposes. Designed page layouts and visual elements in collaboration with editors.
Visual Designer | Admin at Stockholm Studios Co-Living | Irpin, Ukraine
December 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025Created social media visuals and presentations. Organized events and designed all promotional materials. Handled multilingual communication and admin tasks.
Freelance Content & Visual Projects at Remote | International | Upwork
January 1, 2015 - PresentProvided long-term support for international clients in illustration, design, and editorial visuals. Delivered bilingual content including copywriting and translation. Developed branding and social media content for creative businesses and publications. Managed direct client communication.
Content Manager | Operator at Depositphotos | Kyiv, Ukraine
December 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Processed, reviewed, and uploaded large volumes of image content. Performed metadata tagging, editing, and translations. Managed content queues for digital stock platforms.
Visual & Admin Coordinator at Stockholm Studios Co-Living, Irpin, Ukraine
December 31, 2020 - July 21, 2025Handled communication, booking, and reception tasks. Produced visual materials for events, social media, and branding. Coordinated social and cultural events with multilingual communication.
Studio Coordinator | Creative Instructor at Lab_BOA Ceramics Studio | Porto
January 1, 2022 - PresentManaged studio calendar, bookings, and workshop communication. Organized events, exhibitions, and workshops for children and adults. Oversaw financial documentation and grant applications. Created visuals and copy for social media and promotional use.
Photo Editor | Copywriter | Translator at Freelance / Remote
December 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025Edited and prepared images for photo stock platforms. Wrote, translated, and proofread bilingual content. Collaborated with agencies and freelance clients on visual and text content.
Education
MA at Ukrainian-American Concordia University, Kyiv
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011MA at Ukrainian-American Concordia University, Kyiv
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011MA at Ukrainian-American Concordia University, Kyiv
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011MA at Ukrainian-American Concordia University, Kyiv
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011MA at Ukrainian-American Concordia University, Kyiv
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011Qualifications
Business English (B2), Intermediate English
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025Italiano Elementare & Intermedio
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
This creative portfolio aims to showcase my works from recent and past years in illustration and ceramics. It includes pieces from personal projects, commissioned artworks, illustrations for children’s books, and journal covers. Additionally, it features an overview of the Goethe Institute grant project.
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