Kalina Konieczny is a Set & Costume Designer, illustrator, and painter with over a decade of international experience in the performing arts. An alumna of Arts University Bournemouth with a Bachelor’s Degree in Costume and Performance Design, she has worked across musical theatre, drama, and puppet theatre, often leading on set and props building. Her experience in puppetry enriches her creative approach, adding layers of imagination and playfulness to her designs. Alongside her theatre work, Kalina is also a painter and illustrator, known for her bright, detailed style that carries the storytelling charm of children’s book illustration while appealing to audiences of all ages. Her work is admired for its vivid colour, meticulous craftsmanship, and ability to create visual worlds that feel both enchanting and alive. Throughout her career, she has collaborated on productions in a range of roles, from Assistant Costume Designer to Department Supervisor, always bringing dedication, artistry, and a collaborative spirit to each project. Whether designing show-stopping costumes, building intricate props, or creating joyful illustrations, Kalina’s work consistently captivates audiences and brings stories to life

Kalina Konieczny

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Kalina Konieczny is a Set & Costume Designer, illustrator, and painter with over a decade of international experience in the performing arts. An alumna of Arts University Bournemouth with a Bachelor’s Degree in Costume and Performance Design, she has worked across musical theatre, drama, and puppet theatre, often leading on set and props building. Her experience in puppetry enriches her creative approach, adding layers of imagination and playfulness to her designs. Alongside her theatre work, Kalina is also a painter and illustrator, known for her bright, detailed style that carries the storytelling charm of children’s book illustration while appealing to audiences of all ages. Her work is admired for its vivid colour, meticulous craftsmanship, and ability to create visual worlds that feel both enchanting and alive. Throughout her career, she has collaborated on productions in a range of roles, from Assistant Costume Designer to Department Supervisor, always bringing dedication, artistry, and a collaborative spirit to each project. Whether designing show-stopping costumes, building intricate props, or creating joyful illustrations, Kalina’s work consistently captivates audiences and brings stories to life

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Kalina Konieczny is a Set & Costume Designer, illustrator, and painter with over a decade of international experience in the performing arts. An alumna of Arts University Bournemouth with a Bachelor’s Degree in Costume and Performance Design, she has worked across musical theatre, drama, and puppet theatre, often leading on set and props building. Her experience in puppetry enriches her creative approach, adding layers of imagination and playfulness to her designs.

Alongside her theatre work, Kalina is also a painter and illustrator, known for her bright, detailed style that carries the storytelling charm of children’s book illustration while appealing to audiences of all ages. Her work is admired for its vivid colour, meticulous craftsmanship, and ability to create visual worlds that feel both enchanting and alive.

Throughout her career, she has collaborated on productions in a range of roles, from Assistant Costume Designer to Department Supervisor, always bringing dedication, artistry, and a collaborative spirit to each project. Whether designing show-stopping costumes, building intricate props, or creating joyful illustrations, Kalina’s work consistently captivates audiences and brings stories to life

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Set & Costume Designer at Comedy Theatre Valldal
August 1, 2022 - Present
Designed sets and costumes for musicals including Psiakosc, Pirates the Musical, Marvin.
Set & Costume Designer at Musical Theatre in Torun
July 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Designed sets and costumes for Beautiful Lucynda in July 2023, and works at Kameralny Theatre, Drapando in February 2023. Also responsible for Nowy Theatre's Grand Journey to the Other End of the City, a musical for children in September 2022.
Set & Costume Department Supervisor at Miniatura City Theatre
September 30, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Supervised set and costume department.
Freelance Set & Costume Designer and Props and Puppet Maker at Self Employed
August 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Freelance work designing sets and costumes, including props and puppet making.
Assistant Costume Designer at D.Baduszkowa Musical Theatre
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Assistant costume designer for The Witcher Musical in 2017.
Set & Costume Designer at D.Baduszkowa Musical Theatre
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Designed sets and costumes for O Czułości, Songs by Kurt Tucholski in 2017.
Set & Costume Designer at D.Baduszkowa Musical Theatre
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Designed sets and costumes for Brzechwa dla Dzieci, a musical for children in 2017.
Costume Executive at D.Baduszkowa Musical Theatre
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Costume executive for Notre Dame de Paris in 2016.
Assistant Set & Costume Designer at D.Baduszkowa Musical Theatre
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Assistant set and costume designer for Peter Pan Musical in 2016.
Set & Costume Designer at Comedy Theatre Valldal
August 1, 2022 - Present
Designed sets and costumes for productions including Psiakosc, Pirates the Musical, and Marvin. Responsibilities included creative design, building, and collaboration with production teams.
Set & Costume Designer at Musical Theatre in Torun, Kameralny Theatre, Nowy Theatre
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Created set and costume designs for various musical theatre productions such as Beautiful Lucynda, Drapando, and Grand Journey to the Other End of the City. Worked on musical productions for both adults and children.
Set & Costume Department Supervisor at Miniatura City Theatre
September 30, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Supervised the set and costume department, overseeing design and production processes, managing team members, and ensuring quality of theatrical costume and scenery.
Freelance Set & Costume Designer and Props and Puppet Maker at Self Employed
August 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Worked as a freelance designer and maker specializing in sets, costumes, props, and puppets for theatre productions. Managed projects independently and collaborated with directors and other creative staff.
Assistant Costume Designer at D.Baduszkowa Musical Theatre
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Assisted in costume design for productions such as The Witcher Musical, O Czułości, Songs by Kurt Tucholski, Brzechwa dla Dzieci, and Notre Dame de Paris.
Costume Executive at D.Baduszkowa Musical Theatre
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Managed costume-related tasks and administration for Notre Dame de Paris musical, ensuring timely preparation and organization.
Assistant Set & Costume Designer at D.Baduszkowa Musical Theatre
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Assisted in set and costume design for the Peter Pan musical production.

Education

BA (Hons) Costume & Performance Design at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
BA (Hons) at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Foundation year - Painting
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Photography vocational course
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
SFX Make-up vocational course
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
A Levels
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Foundation year - Painting
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Photography vocational course
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
SFX Make-up vocational course
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
A Levels
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
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