01 skills
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
INDESIGN
90%
ILLUSTRATOR
85%
PHOTOSHOP
80%
LIGHTROOM
80%
PREMIERE
70%
AFTER EFFECTS
50%
MICROSOFT OFFICE
75%
DRAWING
70%
TYPOGRAPHY
80%
I'M
alina yambayeva.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
MY NAME IS ALINA YAMBAYEVA, AND I AM A GRAPHIC DESIGNER WITH OVER 14 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGN INDUSTRY. ORIGINALLY FROM ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN, I AM CURRENTLY BASED IN DUBAI, UAE.
I am passionate, creative, and dedicated, backed by practical experience. I specialize in visuals and sketches, but my expertise extends beyond words. Each project I undertake incorporates unique marketing insights and strong visual representation. My broad skill set in design, art, and creativity, combined with knowledge of file preparation and production processes, enables me to deliver added value in every project.
I pride myself on being hardworking and dependable, approaching each task with enthusiasm and a love for tackling new challenges. Additionally, I possess strong leadership skills and experience in coaching design teams.
Why not collaborate together?
02 PORTFOLIO
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03 Experience
JUL 2018 - MAY 2021
IKEA, YAS ISLAND
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Graphic Designer
IIKEA is a global home furnishing brand. I worked as a graphic designer at the IKEA Yas Island store for three years, managing all in-store graphic communications alongside the Graphic Leader and another designer.
JUN 2021 - PRESENT
IKEA, YAS ISLAND & Dubai Jebel Ali
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE
Graphic Design Manager
Since June 2021, I have been working as a Graphic Design Manager at IKEA Yas store and then moved to IKEA Jebel Ali store. I manage a team of two designers and oversee all IKEA in-store communications. I also collaborate with the regional office to support other stores under the Al-Futtaim franchisee.
JUN 2012 - DEC 2012
NUTRIPHARM EURASIA, NEWSPAPER “VITAMIN”
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Graphic Designer / Layout editor
The company is the official distributor of dietary supplements, owns several shops across the country and publishes a bi-monthly newspaper.
DEC 2012 - JUN 2018
EASY MEDIA ADVERTISING
Dubai, UAE
Creative Designer / Marketing
The company specializes in gift items, packaging, and design. I worked at Easy Media as a Creative Designer for five and a half years. My responsibilities also included marketing and research.
DEC 2010 - DEC 2012
FREELANCE DESIGNER
I had two years of freelance experience, including magazine design and layout, photoshoots, and exterior lighting and signage design.
AUG 2010 - AUG 2011
ADVERTISING CATALOG "INFO-CENTER"
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Graphic Designer / Page-maker
Info-Center is an advertising catalog for construction materials companies, distributed for free. Reporting to the chief editor, I managed a team of a junior designer and a proofreader.
2008-2010
INTERNSHIP
Design Department Intern
In Service Group. February 2010 - May 2010
Art Express. June 2008 - September 2008.
DDW Company. June 2007 - September 2007.
CONTACT
Pleasure to meet you.
If you have a project, a collaboration or you just feel like ask me anything at all, you can contact me directly at:
Tel: +971 55 321 2889
I'd love to hear from you!