VICTORIA KUDASHOVA
Product Photographer and Graphic designer
Flushing, NY 11354
ad3f8y@r.postjobfree.com
Product Photographer and Graphic Designer (Bilingual English / Russian) with diverse experience working with international fashion retail companies and small businesses on marketplaces. Seeking a position with a creative company to contribute as a graphic designer and product/still life photographer. Open to learning new skills and technologies. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer and Photographer
Victoria Chau - Moscow, Russia
January 2020 to May 2023
Established own product photography studio and graphic design services in Russia.
• Conducted various product, model, and interior photography.
• Managed studio preparations, lighting, and set design for photoshoots.
• Performed photo editing, retouching, and color correction.
• Produced short videos for marketplace and conducted video editing.
• Created graphic designs for product information, logos, packaging, and printed materials.
• Worked with Canon camera systems, Mac systems and Adobe Creative Suite. Creative Designer
TIME GRAND LIMITED - Hong Kong
October 2019 to December 2020
Worked as graphic designer and Photographer for NOVA watch brand (corporation of multiple watch companies in Asia Pacific )
• Graphic design for retail, and e-commerce use.
• Developed advertising designs for print and digital media.
• Performed 3D interior design for pop-up shops and store stands .
• Conducted product photography and campaign shooting.
• Managed a graphic team and contributed to social media plans.
• Collaborated with watch brands like INVICTA, Perry Ellis, and Aquamarine. Marketing Designer
APTOS (HONG KONG branch) - Hong Kong
April 2019 to October 2019
Aptos - Medical Company providers of aesthetic supply and services like tread lifting and medical treads.
• Served as a Russian marketing representative in Hong Kong.
• Conducted meetings with clients and planned social media marketing, and big events.
• Designed for social media, digital advertising, and preprinted materials.
• Translated Russian to English and executed product and event photography. Graphic Designer and Product Photographer
United Nude - Guangzhou, China
August 2017 to December 2018
United Nude is a design company that specializes in high heels. The brand is known for its structural capabilities and unique shoe designs.
• Graphic design for E-Commercial department, store adds print, Website design, work in AdobeCreative Suite to create motion design for social networks.
• Technical illustration for pop-up stores and drawings of machines.
• Photography: product photography, still life photography, campaigns, creating creative ideas, mood boards.
• Retouching and processing of all photos received from other departments (USA, Europe, Japan, China)
• Work with brands United Nude, Issey Miyake, Zaha Hadid, Linda Farrow
• illustration, and wrote manual for Lo Res Car.
Artist decorator
STROIEXPERT - Samara, Russia
April 2013 to August 2016
STROIEXPERT is the company performing construction and repair of buildings for industrial and civil use.
• Created decorative panels for large-scale projects and installations.
• Engaged in the entire process, from concept sketch work with customers to final construction and manufacture.
Secretary/Office Manager
Konstayl - Moscow, Russia
October 2012 to April 2013
Architectural and construction company for government bank - Sber all over Russia and other federal buildings.
• Business management and implementation of new projects and processes
• Corporate travel and itinerary management for office
• Corporate events organization and management
• Managed reception and process incoming/outgoing correspondence.
• Receive visitors and management of meeting schedules for business partners.
• Maintained and archived office records and documents.
• Procurements and managed office supplies and equipment. Personal Assistant, Graphic Designer
MARINA FILIPPOVA DESIGNS - Moscow, Russia
October 2011 to January 2012
Founder of her own studio Marina Filippova Designs, which specializes in private and commercial interiors, as well as premium development projects. Marina implement projects in Russia and Europe.
• Generated and presented project concepts and artwork to management and clients.
• Participated in the implementation of projects, including the selection and procurement of project fixtures and fittings.
• Managed inventory, acted as a supplier intermediary, functioned as liaison vendors and provided analytics of products .
• Handled general administrative duties and copyright infringement matters. Manager, HR
Green Diamond - Samara, Russia
May 2007 to December 2009
Construction, renovation and design company (civil use properties).
• Managed office operations, including expense management and document preparation.
• E-com analysis, printed advertisements.
• Assist with interior and graphic designs on AutoCAD, Archicad, Photoshop Education
Bachelor degree in International And Intercultural Communications International Market Institute - Samara, Russia
2009 to 2013
Certificate in ART, PAINTING, AND PLASTIC ART
Samara State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering - Samara, Russia September 2007 to January 2009
Certificate in ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Languages International - Auckland, New Zealand
November 2006 to March 2007
Skills
• Adobe Photoshop (10+ years)
• Adobe Creative Suite (8 years)
• Graphic Design (8 years)
• Logo design (10+ years)
• Illustration (8 years)
• Video Editing (10+ years)
• Video Production (5 years)
• Photography (8 years)
• Branding (4 years)
• Layout Design
• 3d product design (4 years)
• Product Photography (8 years)
• Interior Photography (3 years)
• Fashion photography (5 years)
• Photo editing (8 years)
• Camera Raw (5 years)
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator (10+ years)
• Adobe After Effects (8 years)
• Time management
• Project management
• Adobe Dimension
• Attention to Details
• File Management
• E-commerce
• Canon Cameras
• Sketching
• Model castings
• Mood boards
• Creative Problem solving
• Concept Arts
• Creative Design
• Social Media Marketing
• Presentation Design
Languages
• Russian - Fluent
• English - Fluent
• Chinese - Beginner
Links to portfolios and LinkedIn
https://www.behance.net/vikachau
victoriakudashova.myportfolio.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-kudashova/