Hi, I’m Zarina Zikiyeva, a Graphic & Web Designer with 4 years of experience in web UI/UX and graphic design. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dimension, InDesign, Figma, and Tilda, complemented by online courses in PowerPoint presentations, web design, and advanced Illustrator techniques. I strive to use creativity, technical, and organizational skills to contribute to company success. I’m interested in expanding my knowledge in packaging development and design to bring fresh perspectives to projects. I’m passionate about web design as a powerful tool to unite a company’s ideas and aesthetics in one place. I live by the principle: “The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.”…

Zarina Zikiyeva

Hi, I’m Zarina Zikiyeva, a Graphic & Web Designer with 4 years of experience in web UI/UX and graphic design. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dimension, InDesign, Figma, and Tilda, complemented by online courses in PowerPoint presentations, web design, and advanced Illustrator techniques. I strive to use creativity, technical, and organizational skills to contribute to company success. I’m interested in expanding my knowledge in packaging development and design to bring fresh perspectives to projects. I’m passionate about web design as a powerful tool to unite a company’s ideas and aesthetics in one place. I live by the principle: “The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.”…

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Hi, I’m Zarina Zikiyeva, a Graphic & Web Designer with 4 years of experience in web UI/UX and graphic design. I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dimension, InDesign, Figma, and Tilda, complemented by online courses in PowerPoint presentations, web design, and advanced Illustrator techniques. I strive to use creativity, technical, and organizational skills to contribute to company success. I’m interested in expanding my knowledge in packaging development and design to bring fresh perspectives to projects. I’m passionate about web design as a powerful tool to unite a company’s ideas and aesthetics in one place. I live by the principle: “The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.”

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Kazakh
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Web UX Designer at Kibris Hayat
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
* Designed over 30 websites for various industries, including real estate, construction, car rental, restaurants and more in Wordpress, Elementor plugin * Provided post-project support, offering continuous assistance on Elementor plugin through detailed, step-by-step written tutorials. * Established regular checkpoints during project timelines to review progress and maintain alignment with client expectations
Freelance Web & Graphic Designer at Self-employed
February 1, 2023 - Present
* Crafted catalogs, brochures, business cards, and presentations for clients, enhancing their brand recognition. * Managed remote web design projects using Elementor and Tilda, demonstrating strong organizational skills and consistently meeting deadlines. * Developed complete brand books with custom logo designs from scratch. * Created product packaging concepts and final designs for various companies. * Designed multiple themed menus for a major hotel in Astana. * Produced social media marketing materials — including posts, stories, and ad designs — and developed reusable Figma templates for future use.
Graphic Designer at Sun Republic
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
* Developed design templates and corporate style guides aligned with brand identity. * Designed and managed social media visuals to ensure consistent online presence. * Created engaging presentations and infographics for new projects and company overviews, contributing to increased visibility and sales in North Cyprus. * Designed a custom icon pack in the company’s corporate style for presentation use.
Graphic Designer at Marc.
May 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
* Developed social media visuals for 5 companies, including targeted designs that enhanced visibility for construction businesses. * Created logos and presentations for new construction projects. * Leveraged AI tools to maximize time efficiency in handling small tasks, generating mockups, and more.
Online Tutor at ИП «DEKHNICH»
November 1, 2025 - March 15, 2026
* Mentored a group of students in a graphic design course * Reviewed design assignments and provided structured, actionable feedback based on design principles * Assisted students with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma, including hosting online masterclasses on the tools * Planned and prepared materials for twice-weekly online workshops and lectures
Lead Graphic Designer at Sheraton Astana Hotel
September 1, 2024 - Present
* Designed a wide range of visual assets across multiple business units including hotel, spa, restaurants and bar, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints * Created menus, presentations and marketing materials aligned with brand identity and guest experience * Developed engaging social media content, posters and promotional visuals to support campaigns and daily communication * Produced high-quality print materials including flyers, packaging, stickers and large-format banners, ensuring print-ready accuracy * Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions within tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor of Visual Arts and Communication Design at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Cyprus
October 1, 2020 - January 31, 2024
CGPA 3.5

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare