SUMMARY
10+ years of experience working on various static and motion graphic projects for print, social media, TV, cinemas, publications, environment, public transport, and other.
Interest in different design fields and openness to acquire new knowledge or technical skills to complete projects.
I can work with pre-made assets or create original ones. I have an ability to work in a team or independently, in person or remotely.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE GRAPHIC AND MOTION DESIGNER / ~2008-Present
Various projects and clients (from different countries).
LABS KINO (Latvia) / 2021 - 2022
Senior graphic and multimedia designer for various Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures marketing campaigns and projects for the Latvian market.
VLG FILMAS (Latvia); VLG FILMID (Estonia); VLG FILMAI (Lithuania) / 2020 - 2022
Senior graphic and multimedia designer. Various jobs on marketing campaigns and projects related to the distribution of films for the markets of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
FORUM CINEMAS (Latvia) / 2014 - 2021
Freelance graphic and multimedia designer.
UZ KINO (Latvia) / 2014 - 2020
Senior graphic and multimedia designer.
In Latvia Uz Kino was the official distributor of Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and independent film studios. I worked on various graphic design and multimedia projects and campaigns related to the adaptation, localization or creation of film advertising assets for the Latvian market.
Leopard (Latvia) / Autumn 2013
Junior graphic designer.
BSMS - SALES PROMOTION AGENCY (Latvia) / Summer 2013
Freelance graphic designer.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT FUND (Latvia) / 2011 - 2013
Junior graphic designer.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE (United Kingdom)
Certificate of Higher Education. Undergraduate BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and Illustration.
Certificate awarded: 09 September, 2021
ALBERTA COLLEGE (Riga, Latvia)
First-level professional higher education. Qualification: Computer game design and development.
During my internship I worked on concept art and graphics development for an original video game Puzzle Worlds.
Diploma awarded: 04 July, 2014
VARIOUS IN-PERSON OR ONLINE COURSES, MASTER CLASSES, LECTURES etc.
PUBLICATIONS
"Concept art and graphics development for video game Puzzle Worlds", GlobeEdit, October 7, 2014
PROFICIENT IN WORKING WITH
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
AFFINITY CREATIVE SUITE
Affinity Photo
Affinity Designer
Affinity Publisher
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
Figma