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Vivi Maidanik is a mixed-media freelance illustrator based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
She draws inspiration from travel, nature, and everyday life. Her style features organic lines, textured shapes, and soft palettes, to capture a playful and attentive approach to small details.
Her artwork explores the beauty of slowing down and living in the moment.
Her work has been used for a variety of purposes, including editorial projects, book covers, textiles and packaging. She enjoys collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life and creating artwork that resonates with their audience.
Skills
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Illustrator at Freelance
August 1, 2016 - December 16, 2022As a freelance illustrator, I specialize in editorial illustration, children’s illustration, book and podcast covers, and pattern design for the textile industry. I have collaborated with clients from diverse industries, delivering high-quality visual content that aligns with their brand identity and messaging.
Key Contributions:
- Created engaging and thoughtful illustrations for children's books, educational content, and editorial pieces.
- Designed unique, market-ready patterns for use in the fashion and home décor industries.
- Worked with NGOs and international organizations to develop impactful visual campaigns for social change.
My work combines creativity with strategic communication, aiming to connect with audiences on a deeper level through storytelling and visual appeal.
Senior Art Director at Furor Podcast
July 29, 2018 - October 27, 2020In my role as Senior Art Director, I was responsible for designing and illustrating the visual identity of multiple podcasts while ensuring a cohesive visual family to represent the production company as a whole. My work involved:
- Designing unique visual identities for each podcast based on their scripts, ensuring the essence of each show was captured.
- Creating covers for social media and audio platforms that maintained consistency while standing out individually.
- Developing the visual grid for Instagram to ensure seamless social media communication and a unified aesthetic for each podcast.
By translating podcast narratives into compelling visuals, I helped build a strong and recognizable brand presence across platforms.
Podcast Host, Scriptwriter, and Producer at Furor Podcast
August 1, 2021 - December 20, 2022I hosted, scripted, and produced the podcast Pensar en Color, which I created in collaboration with Furor Podcast. This 10-episode series was born from my passion for asking questions and engaging in conversations with illustrators about their daily tasks, creative processes, and unique perspectives. Across the series, 16 professionals shared their experiences and insights, inviting listeners to explore and inhabit the world of illustration.
Education
Graphic Design at University of Buenos Aires
March 1, 2009 - December 14, 2014University Extension Course in Children’s and Young Adult Literature Editing at University of Buenos Aires
May 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025Specialization Course in Illustration at Escola Massana
September 1, 2016 - February 20, 2017Qualifications
Industry Experience
Professional Services
Book Cover and inside illustrations for a book
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