Hi, I'm Maksym Baluiev, a multidisciplinary designer with over 14 years of experience in the field. I've had the opportunity to work in various roles such as Art Director, Senior Designer, and Head of Design, focusing on creating design solutions that are functional, emotionally engaging, and user-focused. My passion lies in branding, 3D design, graphic design, and animation, and I enjoy delivering projects that have been recognized internationally for their quality. Whether working in-house or freelancing, I love mentoring other designers and constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity. My goal is to blend emotion and usability in every project I take on, making sure the end result truly resonates with users and clients alike.

Maksym Baluiev

Hi, I'm Maksym Baluiev, a multidisciplinary designer with over 14 years of experience in the field. I've had the opportunity to work in various roles such as Art Director, Senior Designer, and Head of Design, focusing on creating design solutions that are functional, emotionally engaging, and user-focused. My passion lies in branding, 3D design, graphic design, and animation, and I enjoy delivering projects that have been recognized internationally for their quality. Whether working in-house or freelancing, I love mentoring other designers and constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity. My goal is to blend emotion and usability in every project I take on, making sure the end result truly resonates with users and clients alike.

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Hi, I’m Maksym Baluiev, a multidisciplinary designer with over 14 years of experience in the field. I’ve had the opportunity to work in various roles such as Art Director, Senior Designer, and Head of Design, focusing on creating design solutions that are functional, emotionally engaging, and user-focused. My passion lies in branding, 3D design, graphic design, and animation, and I enjoy delivering projects that have been recognized internationally for their quality.

Whether working in-house or freelancing, I love mentoring other designers and constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity. My goal is to blend emotion and usability in every project I take on, making sure the end result truly resonates with users and clients alike.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Mentor Designer at PRJKCTR Mentorship Platform
January 1, 2024 - Present
Providing mentorship and guidance to designers through the PRJKCTR Mentorship Platform, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers.
Freelance Designer at Remote
January 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance design work across various projects focusing on branding, graphic design, 3D modeling, animation, and illustration, delivering creative and user-focused solutions.
Head of Design at [isdgroup]
December 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Led the design team to develop cohesive branding, graphic design, and multimedia projects. Managed design operations, mentored designers, and delivered internationally recognized award-winning projects.
Senior Graphic Designer at Hey-Clay
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Developed graphic design materials to support company branding and marketing, including digital and printed assets to improve user engagement.
Senior Graphic Designer at Multimedia Nordic IT company
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Designed graphics and animations for multimedia projects, collaborating between Kyiv and Oslo offices to create compelling visual content.

Education

Bachelor at Donbas National Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor at SNAU
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other