Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer
Brand identity, visual systems, creative team leadership.
CV
Work
Visual Communications Lead
2023–2026 Dubai
- Scaled the design team: hired and managed 3 designers, 10+ freelancers, and several agencies
- Translated C-level strategy into creative briefs; managed execution end-to-end
- Art directed visual identity and design support across 10+ products and campaigns
- Produced design for 20+ events, including The Gateway annual conference (2,000+ attendees)
- Art directed the merch pipeline: layouts design, material selection, colour approvals, vendor QC
TON Society
Visual Communications Lead
2024–2025 Dubai
- Led full rebrand and maintained visual consistency across the organisation
- Art directed design for 40+ events across 12 global hubs (Europe, Asia, India, etc.)
- Delivered ongoing design support for community initiatives worldwide
Kidults (ex. shishki.collective)
Graphic Designer
2021–2023 Barcelona
- Designed brand identity and art directed visual communications for creative
studio clients - Worked across print, digital, and environmental formats
VVBI
Graphic Designer
2019–2021 Saint Petersburg
- Grew from Graphic Designer to Art Director within two years
- Developed brand identities, designed multi-page layouts, and provided ongoing brand support for clients
- Led small project teams; stayed hands-on from brief to final delivery
Short Course in Creativity
2025
Kursk State University
MA Design
2018
Kursk State University
BA Graphic Design
2016