I am a creative and purpose-driven designer with over 8 years of experience in visual communication and digital design. I believe that design should solve specific problems and that strong visual taste is developed through constant exposure and learning. I am inspired by unconventional challenges and always open to working on meaningful and engaging projects.

Aizhan Sarsen

I am a creative and purpose-driven designer with over 8 years of experience in visual communication and digital design. I believe that design should solve specific problems and that strong visual taste is developed through constant exposure and learning. I am inspired by unconventional challenges and always open to working on meaningful and engaging projects.

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I am a creative and purpose-driven designer with over 8 years of experience in visual communication and digital design. I believe that design should solve specific problems and that strong visual taste is developed through constant exposure and learning. I am inspired by unconventional challenges and always open to working on meaningful and engaging projects.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Kazakh
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Turkish
Beginner

Work Experience

Дизайнер at Новостное агентство Sputnik
January 1, 2018 - Present
Подготовка графических материалов, статичных и динамичных инфографик, лонгридов, интерактивных проектов, анимационных роликов, планирование и курирование.
Старший дизайнер at Медиа-центр акимата города Астаны
December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Распределение задач, осуществление контроля соответствия качества и сроков выполнения задач, подготовка графических материалов, инфографик, презентаций, логотипов, брендирование.
Дизайнер at Медиа-центр акимата города Астаны
September 30, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Подготовка графических материалов, инфографик, презентаций, логотипов, брендирование.
Руководитель отдела продаж at Компания DIA
March 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Организация и контроль в работе отдела продаж. Контроль и корректировка дизайнерских проектов торговых помещений. Мотивация сотрудников.
Дизайнер-проектировщик at Компания DIA
September 30, 2015 - July 30, 2025
Работа с клиентами, составление плана, дизайна торгового помещения (бутик, магазин, шоу-рум), 3d визуализация в специализированной программе (на основе 3d max).
Lead Designer at Sputnik News Agency / sputnik.kz
January 1, 2023 - Present
Content planning and team supervision in the media department. Created graphic materials including static and dynamic infographics, longreads, interactive digital projects, and animated videos.
Graphic Designer at Sputnik News Agency / sputnik.kz
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Produced graphic content such as infographics, animated explainers, longreads, interactive and multimedia projects. Assisted in content strategy and coordinated media team tasks.
Graphic Designer at Astana City Media Center / astanamediakz
September 30, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Designed graphics for public communications. Developed presentations, infographics, logos, and branded visuals.
Head of Sales Department at DIA Company / dia.kz
March 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Managed sales operations and team performance. Supervised and corrected design projects for retail spaces. Motivated and trained the sales team.
Retail Space Designer & 3D Visualizer at DIA Company / dia.kz
September 30, 2015 - July 30, 2025
Communicated with clients and developed functional layouts for retail spaces including boutiques, stores, and showrooms. Created 3D visualizations using 3ds Max and other design tools.
Graphic Designer (Outsourced) at N. Nazarbayev Center for Development of Interfaith and Inter-Civilization Dialogue / religions-congress.org
March 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Designed layouts for books and magazines. Developed graphic materials and print collateral. Created visuals and templates for social media.
Senior Designer at Astana City Media Center / astanamediakz
December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Delegated tasks and quality control for the design team. Created infographics, presentations, logos, and branding materials.
Lead Designer at Sputnik News Agency / sputnik.kz
January 1, 2023 - Present
Content planning and team supervision in the media department. Creation of graphic materials, static and dynamic infographics, longreads, interactive digital projects, and animated videos.
Graphic Designer at Sputnik News Agency / sputnik.kz
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Produced graphic content: infographics, animated explainers, longreads, interactive and multimedia projects. Assisted in content strategy and coordination of media team tasks.
Graphic Designer at Astana City Media Center / astanamediakz
September 30, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Designed graphics for various public communications. Developed presentations, infographics, logos, and branded visuals.
Head of Sales Department at DIA Company / dia.kz
March 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Managed sales operations and team performance. Supervised and corrected design projects for retail spaces. Motivated and trained the sales team.
Retail Space Designer & 3D Visualizer at DIA Company / dia.kz
September 30, 2015 - July 30, 2025
Communicated with clients and developed functional layouts for retail spaces including boutiques, stores, and showrooms. Created 3D visualizations using 3ds Max and other design tools.
Graphic Designer (Outsourced) at N. Nazarbayev Center for Development of Interfaith and Inter-Civilization Dialogue / religions-congress.org
March 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Layout design for books and magazines. Development of graphic materials and print collateral. Creation of visuals and templates for social media.
Senior Designer at Astana City Media Center / astanamediakz
December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Task delegation and quality control for the design team. Created infographics, presentations, logos, and branding materials.

Education

Высшее at Казахский агротехнический университет имени С. Сейфуллина
October 1, 2009 - June 30, 2014
Высшее at Международная компьютерная академия ШАГ
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018
Bachelor's Degree at S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, Faculty of Engineering
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014
Designer at International Computer Academy “STEP”
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018
Bachelor's Degree at S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014
Diploma at International Computer Academy “STEP”
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018

Qualifications

Повышение навыков, обмен опытом с коллегами в дизайнерском отделе
May 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Graphic Design, Infographics, Animation Workshop
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Visual Identity & Branding Systems Workshop
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Typographic Workshop
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Media Workshop
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Graphic Design, Infographics, Animation Workshop
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Visual Identity & Branding Systems Workshop
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Typographic Workshop
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Media Workshop
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Professional Services, Other