Hello, I am Eli

Profile

I am a creative professional with over 5 years of experience in graphic design, branding and multimedia production. I have a diverse skill set and a keen eye for detail, which help me find innovative solutions and exceed expectations.

Work experience

Graphic Designer
I-Fulfilment ltd., Christchurch, UK (2019-2024)

• Packaging design, product development, branding
• Catalogues, brand guidelines, template documents and presentations design
• Social media graphics design
• Art Direction and Multimedia Production
• Animation and Motion graphics
• Videography and Photography
• Working with multiple brands and towards tight deadlines

Sculptor
Municipal of Ihtiman, Bulgaria (2013-2014)

• Monument design, 3D visualization, prototype and blueprints creation
• Presenting the project to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria
• Leasing with the architects, engineers, building company and council’s administration to ensure
the outcome of the project

Art teacher
“National Cultural centre ‘Sun-1978’ “- Ihtiman, Bulgaria (2012-2013)

• Teaching Fine Arts to children aged 4-18

Lead Props Painter
Nu Boyana films - Sofia, Bulgaria (2011-2013)

• I have worked on renowned films, including: “Expendables 2”(2012), ”300: Rise of the Empire”(2014), “Expendables 3”(2014) and “The legend of Hercules”(2014)
• Started as a props painter and promoted to a lead props painter
• Creation of props samples
• Leading the painter’s team to deliver high-quaity props on tight schedules

Education

Entrepreneur, Princes Trust Enterprise (Online) (2018)

MA 3D Computer Animation, Bournemouth University - NCCA, UK (2017)
• Recipient of Academic Excellence Scholarship

Web design, Learning people (Online) (2016)

BA Sculpture, National Academy of Arts - Sofia, Bulgaria (2011)

Teaching degree, National Academy of Arts - Sofia, Bulgaria (2011)

Erasmus Exchange Program, Accademia di Belle Arti di Macerata, Italy (2010)

IELTS - Band 7 (2016)

Achievements

Opening of the monument “The Cross” – Ihtiman, Bulgaria, 03/2014
First place in the competition ‘The copper heart of “Aurubis”, Pirdop, Bulgaria, 2011

Software Proficiency

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experienced in Autodesk Maya, Zbrush, V-ray, Mari, Nuke, Substance Painter, Procreate, Figma, Microsoft Office

Core Skills

• Skilled in drawing, painting, sculpture and crafting
• Passionate about Illustration, packaging design and branding
• Design flair with a good understanding of design principles
• Experienced in animation, motion graphics, videography, photography
• 3D modelling, texturing and rendering skills

Get in touch!

Send new projetcs enquiries to: info@elipetkova.com