Graphic Designer

Summary and Qualifications

About

Liuba Horshcharyk

I'm a graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in print design. I specialize in creating visual designs for printing such as brochures, labels, business cards, and various other marketing materials.

  • Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing and executing innovative design solutions, effectively enhancing brand identity and maximizing audience engagement.
  • Proficient in utilizing industry-standard design software and staying abreast of emerging design trends.
  • Strong accuracy, exceptional project management abilities, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
  • Committed to consistently exceeding client expectations and delivering impactful visual solutions that drive business growth.

Skills

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Additional skills

Basics of web development HTML, CSS, bootstrap
Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

Graphic designer

Essential skills

Design Principles

I have strong knowledge of the building blocks of graphic design such as layout and composition. I am able to create a strong composition that will attract attention, clarify understanding, and engage the viewer.

Typography-related skills

I understand the importance of typography from picking the right font for a project to really getting into the nitty gritty of typesetting with alignment, kerning and leading.

Design for print

I have a good understanding of color calibration and technical printing standards. I have a keen eye for detail to create designs for a variety of printed mediums.

Responsibility & Dependability

I have a high level of self-organization, distribute and perform my work with attention to detail, meet deadlines and stay within the established time frame.

Collaboration & Teamwork

I am able to work in a team. I know how to listen, support, accept suggestions and constructively express my opinion for a successful result.

Strong technology skills

The willingness to self-improve and keep up with technologies and fast-moving processes taught me to adapt to innovations and to learn new design software and techniques.

Graphic Designer

Professional experience

Experience

Graphic designer at the print agency

2016 - 2023, Kropyvnytskyi (Kirovohrad), Ukraine
  • Developed over 100 successful designs for printed marketing materials, effective capture audience attention and driving impactful brand messaging.
  • Led 10+ large design and branding projects and drove them to completion collaborating with marketing teams across diverse companies, resulting in successful delivery of design solutions.
  • Boosted client satisfaction and positive feedback with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 through the delivery of high-quality designs and seamless coordination with clients.
  • Drove a significant increase in design and print production orders, resulting in a 25% boost in customer demand and revenue growth.
  • Improved design quality by 25% through continuous learning, skill improvement, and adoption of new design solutions.
  • Demonstrated effective multitasking abilities by successfully managing multiple projects and meeting project deadlines with a 95% efficiency rate.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER in a Bread Company

2009 - 2016, Kropyvnytskyi (Kirovohrad), Ukraine
  • Led the conceptualization, creation, and execution of promotional materials in the trade chain, leading to a 15% rise in sales and repeat purchases.
  • Increased customer engagement and brand visibility by designing visually appealing product packaging for bread products, contributing to a 20% growth in sales within the first quarter.
  • Collaborated with Marketing, PR, and Financial teams to create impactful infographics and presentations, highlighting company achievements.
  • Utilized photography skills to capture images for integration into printed marketing materials, in effect reducing budget expenses by 10% by eliminating the need for professional photographer services.
  • Leveraged HTML and CSS skills to revamp a corporate website, resulting in a remarkable 17% increase in site visits as measured by Analytics.

GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTENT of the marketing department
in a Bread Company

2004 - 2009, Kropyvnytskyi (Kirovohrad), Ukraine
  • Assisted in developing a comprehensive set of printing marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and social media graphics, resulting in a 15% increase in brand recognition.
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify packaging design trends that helped the company stay ahead of the competition.
  • Collaborated with the sales team to create eye-catching display designs for retail stores, leading to a 10% increase in product visibility and subsequent sales.

Certifications

InDesign 2022 Essential Training

2023

Course by David Blatner on LinkedIn Learning.

Certificate

Adobe Illustrator CC - Advanced training course

2022

Course by Daniel Walter Scott on Udemy.

Certificate

Git a Web Developer Job: Mastering the Modern Workflow

2022

Course by Brad Schiff on Udemy.

Certificate

Fundamentals of Graphic Design

2017

Course by California Institute of the Art on Coursera.

Certificate

Education

Bachelor's degree, Economics

2004-2009, Kropyvnytskyi (Kirovohrad), Ukraine

Kirovograd National Technical University

Graphic designer

Portfolio

  • All
  • Printing
  • Outdoor
  • Packaging
Design a two-fold brochure for family clinic doctors

Brochure design

Design a two-fold brochure

Design a printed desktop calendar for a printing agency

Calendar design

Desk Calendar Design

Design a roll-up banner for kindergarten

Banner design

Standing banner design

Creating a t-shirt design for schoolchildren

T-shirt design

Creating a t-shirt design

Design a tri-fold brochure for a medical clinic

Brochure design

Design a tri-fold brochure

Design a poster for a fighting championship

Poster design

Design a poster

Design packaging box for Easter bread

Product packaging design

Design packaging box

Bakery packaging design

Product packaging design

Bread packaging design

Design a poster for bakery company

Poster design

Design a poster

Design children's puzzle for a retail network

Souvenir design

Puzzle design

Food truck design for a bakery company

Design vehicle advertising

Car branding design

Design a Christmas postcard for a retail network

Postcard design

Design a Christmas postcard

Design a poster for a retail network

Poster design

Design a poster

Design branded folder for a bakery company

Folder design

Design corporate folder

Design a printed desktop calendar for a food manufacturer of high-tech fats and oils

Calendar design

Desk Calendar Design

Design a poster for a bakery company

Poster design

Design a poster

Design advertising lightbox

LightBox design

Design advertising lightbox

Design a label design for a metal can with a herbal collection

Label design

Design a label

Design a children's menu

Menu design

Design a menu

Design a poster for a bakery company

Poster design

Design a poster

Design a tri-fold brochure for a bakery company

Brochure design

Design a tri-fold brochure

Design a roll-up banner for a sports championship

Banner design

Standing banner design

Bakery packaging design

Product packaging design

Bread packaging design

Design a poster for a bakery company

Poster design

Design a poster

Food truck design for a bakery company

Design vehicle advertising

Car branding design

Design branded folder for a bakery company

Folder design

Design corporate folder

Design a poster for a sports family festival

Poster design

Design a poster

Design a poster for a bakery company

Poster design

Design a poster

Design a tri-fold brochure for a bakery company

Brochure design

Design a tri-fold brochure

Design an award statuette

Souvenir design

Design a statuette

Design a press wall for school

Banner design

Press wall design

Design a two-fold brochure for a bakery company

Brochure design

Design a two-fold brochure

Design a poster for a bakery company

Poster design

Design a poster

Bakery packaging design

Product packaging design

Bread packaging design