Hello, I'm

Olga Ilina

Graphic Designer & Visual Storyteller

Master of Arts in Fine Arts with 15 years of experience delivering unique designs that bring added value for clients. From branding and packaging to print and digital, I bring creative visions to life with excellence and innovation.

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About Me

Master of Arts in Fine Arts

15+ years in the industry

Branding, Packaging Design & Visual Identity

I'm a passionate designer specializing in branding, packaging design, and visual communication. With a vast portfolio ranging from Adobe Creative Suite to print and digital media, I create compelling designs that resonate with audiences and drive results.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked across a wide range of design and marketing fields, including advertising, packaging design, social media support, POS and retail materials, branding, agency work, and print production. I’ve been involved in a wide range of projects—creating concepts and prototypes, supporting complex design needs for companies, taking part in brainstorming sessions, guiding small design teams, and occasionally producing 3D visuals and animations. This mix of hands-on experience, combined with my creativity and proactive approach, has helped me build a versatile and adaptable skill set across multiple areas of design.

Education

Master's Degree

Fine Arts

2012-2013

Hryhorii Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University

Bachelor's Degree

Graphic Design, Fine Arts

2005-2009

Hryhorii Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University

Languages

English

Professional

Polish

Professional

Ukrainian

Native

Russian

Native

Experience

Professional Work

Huntsman Corporation

Graphic Designer

November 2023 - Present (2 years) Cracow, Małopolskie, Poland

These days at Huntsman I’m the brand designer behind key visuals, marketing materials and trade show graphics, keeping the visual identity consistent but still fresh.

  • Designed and maintained brand assets used across products, events and internal communication.
  • Led creation of marketing and trade show materials, ensuring consistent visual identity across all regions.
  • Supported internal communications and digital campaigns with high-volume design production.
  • Contributed to onboarding and training new team members, organizing design processes and workflows.
  • Strengthened the company’s visual identity by refining key visuals and modernizing the overall brand language.
  • Introduced clear design standards and accessible templates to ensure visual consistency across global teams and non-design colleagues.

UDS S.A.

Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer

September 2020 - October 2023 (3 years 2 months) Warsaw, Poland

Before that, at UDS, I grew into a senior graphic designer role and helped shape the visual language, brand systems and exhibition materials for both marketing and R&D.

  • Directed visual design initiatives and brand consistency across global marketing materials.
  • Created cohesive brand systems, digital and print assets, and exhibition visuals.
  • Managed priorities as a sole designer at location, ensuring on-time delivery and creative quality.
  • Developed a comprehensive brand book fully adopted across the company, establishing a strong and cohesive visual identity still in use today.
  • Delivered projects and prototypes for the R&D department that achieved top recognition in major industry competitions, reinforcing the company’s reputation for innovation.
  • Created design concepts presented at SHOP! Le Salon 2023 in Paris that attracted significant client interest and contributed to new business partnerships.

Majorel Polska

Content Reviewer / Trainer SME

May 2018 - September 2020 (2 years 5 months) Kraków Area, Poland

Earlier at Majorel I moved closer to people and processes, working as a trainer SME and content reviewer and taking care of quality, guidelines and clear knowledge‑sharing around digital ads and social content.

  • Evaluated digital advertising and social media content for compliance and quality.
  • Conducted training sessions and created onboarding materials for new employees.
  • Developed strong process organization and content accuracy standards.
  • Improved internal communication and knowledge sharing through the design and facilitation of structured training programs.
  • Enhanced team collaboration and policy compliance across departments.

Beloud Creative Agency

Graphic Designer

May 2017 - April 2018 (1 year) Krakow, Poland

At Beloud I enjoyed creating digital visuals, social media assets and website content for different brands and campaigns.

  • Created visual content for marketing and commercial websites.
  • Designed social media graphics, landing pages, and digital assets aligned with brand strategies.
  • Upgraded client promotional materials through a unified and more strategic visual approach.
  • Strengthened brand communication and drove higher customer engagement across marketing campaigns.

MACAASH

Art Director

May 2016 - April 2017 (1 year) Krakow, Poland

At MACAASH I combined hands‑on graphic design with art direction, leading branding and illustration projects for campaigns and small to mid‑size brands.

  • Led branding and illustration projects, developing creative strategies for advertising campaigns.
  • Designed cohesive brand identities for small and mid-size clients.
  • Supported packaging and marketing design projects for campaigns and competitive tenders.
  • Developed graphics successfully implemented and produced for national distribution, contributing to the company’s overall creative output and market presence.

Unique Vision Studio

Graphic Designer

November 2015 - April 2016 (6 months) Krakow, Poland

In Unique Vision Studio I focused on branding, outdoor advertising and large‑format prints, often supporting architectural and investment projects.

  • Designed branding, outdoor advertising, and large-format print materials.
  • Collaborated with marketing and production teams to ensure brand consistency.
  • Produced 2D interior visualizations featured in architectural and investment promotional materials, contributing to successful project launches.
  • Refreshed the company’s logo and expanded its brand book with new design standards, elevating brand professionalism.

Uniks-S

Graphic Designer

June 2009 - August 2014 (5 years 3 months) Kropyvnytsky, Ukraine

I started my career at Uniks‑S, designing key visuals, print materials, exhibitions and POS concepts – including illuminated signage that still lives on in the city.

  • Created key visuals, printed materials, brand books, and exhibition designs.
  • Developed and managed POS product design and prototypes for the R&D department.
  • Supervised a small design team for branding and advertising projects.
  • Created illuminated signage, including neon and LED installations, that became lasting elements of the urban landscape and visible examples of brand reliability.
  • Strengthened the organization’s public visibility and long-term brand presence through durable, recognizable design work.

Honors & Awards

Arts of Packaging 2021 - Winner

UDS S.A.

Winner in the 'From the Drawer' category with Artur P. for designing a Barilla Spaghetti box recipe packaging

Przepis na spaghetti - A creative packaging design that combines culinary inspiration with innovative design, recognized at Poland's premier packaging design competition.

2nd Diploma Winner - 2009

At the 4th BLOCK triennale in the category of social eco-project

Skills

Design Tools

Adobe Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
After Effects
Cinema 4D
3Ds Max
Microsoft Office
#branding#visual identity#packaging design#print production#brand guidelines#art direction#social media design#trend research#layout design#prototyping#POS materials#marketing collateral#illustration#advertising

Adobe Creative Suite

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • After Effects

Brand Identity

  • Logo Design
  • Visual Identity
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Art Direction

Packaging Design

  • Product Packaging
  • Prototyping
  • E-commerce
  • Print Production

Marketing Collateral

  • Brochures
  • Flyers
  • Posters
  • Social Media

Print & Digital

  • Print Design
  • Digital Design
  • Web Graphics
  • Email Design

Typography

  • Type Design
  • Font Pairing
  • Hierarchy
  • Layout

Art Direction

  • Creative Direction
  • Visual Strategy
  • Concept Development
  • Team Leadership

Employee Training

  • Team Mentoring
  • Workshops
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Quality Standards

Beyond Design

When I'm not crafting visual experiences, I immerse myself in other creative pursuits that fuel my imagination and artistic vision.

Sketching & Painting

I continue to explore traditional art forms, keeping my hand skills sharp and my creative mind active through drawing and painting.

Fashion History Explorer

I'm fascinated by the evolution of fashion and style through the ages, studying how historical trends, cultural movements, and iconic designers have shaped the way we dress and express ourselves today.

Perfume Connoisseur

I explore the art of perfumery, sharing my fragrance journey and reviews on Instagram, where scent meets visual storytelling.

Visit My Perfume Instagram