Madina Saidimarova

I am from Kazakhstan. My native language is Russian, and my English level is B2.
I have been working in graphic design for 14 years, including 3 years in Dubai.

I have a bachelor's degree from the National Academy of Arts, which I received in 2006, but my path to creativity began back in 1995, yes, it was a long time ago, I agree — it all started with an art school, then an art college, and finally an Academy. 
This is why I consider myself a professional graphic designer.

Education has given me the basics such as composition rules, color theory, perception of shapes, volume, and so on. But work experience provides the tools to apply the knowledge gained. I gained experience mainly in marketing agencies, and this is a "harsh school" — different tasks, deadlines, clients, materials, styles, printing equipment, different color palettes. 
But how interesting it all is, how I like it!

In short
I can work in any field and I'm great at my job because it doesn't matter if I'm creating a business card, billboard, or social media post —  it's all done using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or After Effects, sometimes Corel Draw, and I know it all professionally.

Digital Artist
ART DECOR, Dubai, UAE
Apr, 2023 - Apr, 2025

- Created unique artwork for wallpaper, canvases, fine art, acrylics, 
and more using various tools, including a graphic tablet
- Collaborated with the web department to launch a store on Amazon
- Communicated directly with clients

Digital Artist
ART PLUS GALLERY, Dubai, UAE
Apr, 2022 - Mar, 2023

- Created unique illustrations for wallpaper and canvases, including multi-layered paintings
- Redrew works of art to improve image quality for large-format printing
- Worked with project managers and attended client meetings to discuss projects

Creative Designer
PODSOLNUH ADVERTISING, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Jul, 2013 - Jan, 2022

- Worked with brand books and logo design
- Created unique calendars, including packaging, postcards, flyers, and more
- Designed exhibitions, 3D stands, magazines, and brochures
- Handled production work, digital and large-format printing, including digital cutting
- Communicated with clients throughout the design process

Designer of prepress preparation
DK PRINT, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Nov, 2011 - May, 2013

- Created designs for various printed materials
- Prepared files for offset printing machines
- Participated in the approval of CMYK and Pantone color samples

Graphic Designer
AR-ALTAI, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Apr, 2008 - Dec, 2011

- Developed advertising stands, banners, lightboxes, and signage
- Created vehicle branding designs
- Worked with large-format printing and digital cutting

Junior Designer
PROFIT_COM, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Nov, 2006 - Feb, 2008

- Assisted the senior designer
- Organized and updated corporate documents
- Prepared files for digital and large-format printing

- Bachelor Degree 2002 - 2006 
Zhurgenov National Academy of Arts

- Bachelor 1999 - 2002 
Republic Art College of Almaty

- 1995 - 1999 Art school of Almaty