Hello, my name is Maria. As an illustrator who has created many nature- and character-driven artworks for kids’ products and books, I enjoy turning simple concepts into lively, story-rich visuals that spark curiosity. ​ I’m comfortable working from rough drafts, adding my own creative ideas while staying true to the brand’s style and age group. Clear communication and quick feedback loops are important to me, especially on remote projects, and I always aim to deliver on time and keep files consistent across a whole card set. ​ My portfolio _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Best regards, Maria…

Maria Andrieieva

Hello, my name is Maria. As an illustrator who has created many nature- and character-driven artworks for kids’ products and books, I enjoy turning simple concepts into lively, story-rich visuals that spark curiosity. ​ I’m comfortable working from rough drafts, adding my own creative ideas while staying true to the brand’s style and age group. Clear communication and quick feedback loops are important to me, especially on remote projects, and I always aim to deliver on time and keep files consistent across a whole card set. ​ My portfolio _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Best regards, Maria…

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Hello, my name is Maria.
As an illustrator who has created many nature- and character-driven artworks for kids’ products and books, I enjoy turning simple concepts into lively, story-rich visuals that spark curiosity.
​ I’m comfortable working from rough drafts, adding my own creative ideas while staying true to the brand’s style and age group. Clear communication and quick feedback loops are important to me, especially on remote projects, and I always aim to deliver on time and keep files consistent across a whole card set.
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My portfolio Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Best regards,
Maria

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Institut de biologie Université de Neuchâtel
December 31, 2025 - October 25, 2025
As an illustrator I create engaging and educational visuals tailored for school materials, enhancing learning experiences through creative and impactful imagery. I develop clear, visually engaging educational content and produce illustrations that align with children's learning levels and abilities to support science education.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Institut de biologie Université de Neuchâtel
December 31, 2025 - July 25, 2025
As an illustrator, I create engaging and educational visuals tailored for school materials, enhancing learning experiences through creative and impactful imagery. Enhanced children's understanding of scientific principles by developing clear and visually engaging educational content and by producing visually captivating illustrations that align with children's learning levels/abilities.
Graphic designer, Illustrator at Institut de biologie Université de Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
December 31, 2025 - July 25, 2025
As an illustrator, I create engaging and educational visuals tailored for school materials, enhancing learning experiences through creative and impactful imagery. I enhanced children's understanding of scientific principles by developing clear and visually engaging educational content and by producing visually captivating illustrations that align with children's learning levels and abilities.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Institut de biologie, Université de Neuchâtel
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Enhanced children's understanding of scientific principles by developing clear and visually engaging educational content and by producing visually captivating illustrations that align with children's learning levels/abilities.
Graphic Designer at NordSüd Verlag
December 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Designed marketing materials—including campaign graphics, posters, and advertising banners—that supported bestselling book launches across multiple languages and markets. Developed engaging visuals and cohesive image catalogues, ensuring each book’s unique story and style were clearly communicated to diverse audiences. Worked closely with editorial, production, and sales teams to maintain a consistent design language and meet strategic marketing goals. Enhanced overall project quality by executing detailed image editing, layout optimization, and adapting designs for both print and digital channels.
Graphic Designer at NordSüd Verlag
December 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
As a graphic designer at Nord Süd, a leading publisher of children's books, I was responsible for creating marketing materials that supported book campaigns across multiple languages and markets. Increased brand visibility through innovative designs for posters and advertising banners tailored to diverse audiences. Strengthened the publisher’s marketing outreach by ensuring that image catalogues provided a clear and cohesive visual representation of each book’s content. Contributed to an improvement in overall project quality by executing detailed image edits and ensuring alignment with the brand’s design language.
Graphic designer at NordSüd Verlag, Zurich, Switzerland
December 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
As a graphic designer at Nord Süd, a leading publisher of children's books, I was responsible for creating marketing materials that supported book campaigns across multiple languages and markets. Increased brand visibility through innovative designs for posters and advertising banners tailored to diverse audiences. Strengthened the publisher’s marketing outreach by ensuring that image catalogues provided a clear and cohesive visual representation of each book’s content. Contributed to an improvement in overall project quality, by executing detailed image edits and ensuring alignment with the brand’s design language.
Lead Artist at StoryChopsticks
December 31, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Led the creative and illustrative design process for StoryChopsticks’ unique educational materials, helping to make language learning engaging and magical for children worldwide. Strengthened and unified brand identity by designing, enforcing, and maintaining cohesive visual guidelines across all illustrations, marketing, and promotional materials. Leading the design process from initial ideation through production, creating intuitive, captivating, and user-friendly products that captivate young learners. Enhanced audience engagement and marketing campaign effectiveness by crafting visually appealing merchandising and promotional assets that connect with diverse users.
Lead Artist at Storychopsticks
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
As the Lead Artist at StoryChopsticks, a leading language-learning platform for children, I was responsible for overseeing the illustrative process and ensuring that our educational materials were visually engaging and aligned with our brand identity. Increased team productivity by improving workflow efficiency, implementing clear communication channels and regular feedback sessions. Strengthened brand identity, measured by a boost in user engagement, by designing and enforcing cohesive visual guidelines for all illustrations and marketing materials. Created engaging and user-friendly products by leading the design process from ideation to production. Achieved higher audience engagement, as measured by marketing campaign success, by designing visually appealing merchandising and promotional materials.
Lead Artist at Storychopsticks, Singapore
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
As the Lead Artist at StoryChopsticks, a leading language-learning platform for children, I was responsible for overseeing the illustrative process and ensuring that our educational materials were visually engaging and aligned with our brand identity. Increased team productivity by improving workflow efficiency, by implementing clear communication channels and regular feedback sessions. Strengthened brand identity, as measured by a boost in user engagement, by designing and enforcing cohesive visual guidelines for all illustrations and marketing materials. Created engaging and user-friendly products by leading the design process from ideation to production. Achieved higher audience engagement, as measured by marketing campaign success, by designing visually appealing merchandising and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at NordSüd Verlag
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed marketing materials that supported bestselling book launches across multiple languages and markets; developed visuals and image catalogues; collaborated with editorial, production, and sales to maintain a consistent design language; performed image editing and layout optimization for print and digital channels.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and developed creative visual content for educational materials, print campaigns, websites, and digital platforms across diverse industries. Created logos, branding concepts, and corporate identities for startups and established companies, strengthening brand recognition and market positioning. Collaborated with clients worldwide, managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines, quality, and client specifications were consistently met. Led workshops and art classes for youth and adults, fostering creative growth and introducing structured design thinking. Managed all aspects of production—from concept and ideation to final assets—including image editing, layout, typography, and packaging design.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Developed distinctive logos and comprehensive corporate identities, ensuring strong visual brands for a variety of clients. Managed all phases of design projects—from concept development through to delivery—tailoring solutions to both business and education sectors. Prepared materials for print and digital publication, overseeing layout, image composition, and color management. Consulted clients on brand strategy and visual solutions, resulting in improved audience reach and client retention.
Lead Artist at StoryChopsticks
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led the creative design process for StoryChopsticks’ educational materials; unified brand identity by enforcing cohesive visual guidelines; guided ideation through production to create intuitive and engaging products for language learning; created merchandising and promotional assets.
Graphic Designer at Lemurcheniatko Travel
December 31, 2015 - October 25, 2025
Developed branded visual content for travel promotions, including brochures, digital banners, and print advertising. Created engaging layouts and travel illustrations to highlight destinations and attract diverse audiences. Designed social media visuals and themed campaigns to increase customer inquiries and brand visibility. Coordinated closely with marketing to produce up-to-date catalogs and campaign materials.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Developed distinctive logos and comprehensive corporate identities; managed all design phases from concept to delivery; prepared materials for print and digital publication; advised on brand strategy to improve audience reach and retention.
Graphic Designer at Prostor
December 31, 2014 - October 25, 2025
Designed packaging, in-store signage, and product labels for cosmetics and home goods. Produced window displays and point-of-sale graphics to enhance retail experience and drive sales. Created visual campaigns for new product launches across print and digital platforms. Collaborated with merchandising and sales teams to ensure designs met commercial and brand objectives.
Graphic Designer at Lemurcheniatko Travel
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Developed branded visual content for travel promotions including brochures, digital banners, and print advertising; designed social media visuals and campaigns; collaborated with marketing to keep catalogs up-to-date.
Visual Designer at Fest
December 31, 2012 - October 25, 2025
Produced visualizations and presentation graphics for architectural projects, including 3D models, renderings, and client pitches. Managed graphic documentation and aided project submissions from concept stage to final presentation.
Architect at DKL Project
December 31, 2008 - October 25, 2025
Created 3D models for architectural and visual projects, integrating design principles and aesthetics. Prepared accurate technical drawings and plans to support project development and execution.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Self Employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
As a freelance graphic designer, I specialize in delivering innovative and visually appealing designs that capture needs and requests of the client. Built long-term client relationships by providing consistent communication and high-quality designs. Managed multiple clients all over the world and maintained project timelines and quality through effective time-management and organizational tools. Increased team productivity by introducing structured workshop sessions focused on aligning client needs with creative solutions. Achieved 100% project acceptance on first delivery by producing designs that met all contract specifications and exceeded client expectations.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Self Employed , Schaffhausen, Switzerland
January 1, 2008 - Present
As a freelance graphic designer, I specialize in delivering innovative and visually appealing designs that capture needs and requests of the client. Built long-term client relationships by providing consistent communication and high-quality designs. Managed multiple clients all over the world and maintained project timelines and quality through effective time-management and organizational tools. Increased team productivity by introducing structured workshop sessions focused on aligning client needs with creative solutions. Achieved 100% project acceptance on first delivery by producing designs that met all contract specifications and exceeded client expectations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Kyiv National Institute of Construction and Architecture
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor's Degree at Kyiv National Institute of Construction and Architecture
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design at Kyiv National Institute of Construction and Architecture
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Google UX Design Certificate at Google
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree at Kyiv National Institute of Construction and Architecture
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Google UX Design Certificate at Google
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
March 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Google UX Design Certificate
March 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Google UX Design Certificate
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Google UX Design Certificate
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Software & Internet

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