Hello, I’m Igor Kosovskiy, a graphic designer and art director with 15+ years of experience. I specialize in branding, digital and event design, leading creative teams and delivering high-quality results aligned with business objectives.
Architectural visualization and environmental design.
Developed marketing materials for commercial real estate projects.
Designed advertising layouts for media publications.
2009 – 2011
Designer at BEG Ingenierie
Created print advertising materials such as brochures, press layouts, and business stationery.
Designed multi-page publications, ensuring readability and visual consistency.
Produced real estate presentations and graphic visualizations.
2011 – 2015
Art Director at Creative Technology
Oversaw strategic planning and execution of digital and print projects, coordinating a team of designers, developers, and managers.
Developed branding solutions, websites, and print materials.
Communicated with clients, presenting creative ideas and strategies.
2015 – 2017
Art Director at Lyra Agency
Led creative development for event marketing projects for major international brands, including Porsche, BMW, MAN, KIA, Samsung, Jaguar Land Rover, Nespresso, and Russian Post.
Designed brand identities, event branding, and spatial design for exhibitions and corporate events.
Managed marketing material production, including key visuals, promotional videos, and advertising content.
2019 – 2022
Project Art Director
Key Clients: Bacardi Group, Porsche, BMW
Achievements:
Bacardi Group (Brands: Bacardi, Martini, Dewar’s, Bombay Sapphire, Oakhart, William Lawson’s) – Developed packaging designs, labels, VAP kits, merchandise, and POS materials – Created presentations, internal brand guidelines, event visuals, and partner collaborations – Supported branded environmental experiences: visualized pop-up spaces, bar setups, and branded installations
Porsche – Delivered design production for Porsche events: Sportscar Together Day and Porsche Taycan Creative Launch (pop-up) – Developed communication and visual assets: from identity and print to spatial and exhibition design
BMW – Led design production for the “Melt the North” off-site test drive event – Created layouts for environmental design, branded navigation, printed materials, and merchandise – Provided full visual support: activity zone styling, photo point design, and presentation materials
2022 – 2023
Art Director at Zenit Bank
Led the creative team (designers, copywriters) within the bank’s marketing department, shaping and overseeing visual communication strategies.
Developed multi-channel marketing creatives, including packaging, bank cards, advertising campaigns, and presentations.
Directed photo and video production for outdoor and digital advertising, TV commercials, and various media formats.
Optimized and standardized creative processes, implementing design guidelines to enhance project efficiency and quality.
since 2023
Art Director At Mankipanki Design Studio
Key Clients: T2, Post Bank, Uralchem, HeadHunter, Nexign, Rappoport Restaurants
Achievements:
T2 (Tele2) – Developed design materials for regional branches across Russia – Created event identities, branded merchandise, printed collateral, and digital banners – Provided visual communication support for internal and external marketing
Post Bank – Designed and implemented a new communication design standard for the bank’s social media – Optimized production processes through the integration of AI tools – Provided continuous design support: new visual concepts and creative adaptations based on the content strategy
Uralchem – Created layouts and materials for internal events, industry exhibitions, and branded collaborations – Supported the visual design of exhibition booths, presentations, and printed materials
HeadHunter – Developed product landing pages and visual identity for events – Produced ad banners, 3D visualizations, presentations, and animations for digital and offline platforms – Provided comprehensive support for marketing and HR communications
Nexign – Updated the design system for the company’s product suite: presentations, printed materials, videos – Built a unified visual language aligned with the corporate brand and B2B tech positioning
Rappoport Restaurants – Provided ongoing design support for existing restaurants: menu updates, promotional materials, seasonal offers, and event visuals – Designed identity and menu layouts for newly launched restaurants
skills
Graphic Design
WEB Design
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign
Figma Tilda
Presentations
MS Powerpoint Keynote Google Slides
Video & animation
Adobe After Effects Adobe Premier Pro CapCut
3D Graphics
Cinema 4d
AI
Adobe Firefly Stable Diffusion
awards
2012 Golden Flea / 3rd place MebelRoom Logo Design / Designer Igor Kosovsky / Creative Technology Agency
2012 Golden Flea / Laureate Diploma Ural Tennis Center Logo Design / Designer Igor Kosovsky / Creative Technology Agency
2013 Golden Flea / The Union of Designers Diploma GrajdanStroyGaz Logo Design / Designer Igor Kosovsky / Creative Technology Agency
2014 Behance / Branding Served Semenov & Pevzner Identity / Art Director Igor Kosovskiy / Creative Technology Agency
2016 National Special Events Industry Award / Finalist Lexus Live SUV / Art Director Igor Kosovsky / LYRA Agency
2016 National Special Events Industry Award / Finalist Forum Community'15 / Art Director Igor Kosovsky / LYRA Agency
2017 Best Experience Marketing Awards / Finalist Lexus Live SUV / Art Director Igor Kosovsky / LYRA Agency
2017 Big Fish, Results of the Year according to sostav.ru / First place in popular vote / Best BTL project Svoe Festival / Art Director Igor Kosovsky / LYRA Agency
2019 Annual National Award of the Special Events Industry / Winner / Road show of the year Svoe Festival / Art Director Igor Kosovsky / LYRA Agency
2020 bema!2020 Best Experience Marketing Awards / Finalist / Road show of the year Svoe Festival / Art Director Igor Kosovsky / LYRA Agency