Aida Makarova Email & Phone Number

Moscow, Russia

• Animated over 38 minutes using 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 and 𝗗𝘂𝗶𝗸.• Collaborated with directors and lead animators to outline and achieve animation goals.• Created cut-out animations, polished motions, and achieved desired look and feel.• During my work on the «Kid-E-Cats» project, the number of subscribers on the Russian-language YouTube channel has grown by > 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀, > 𝟲𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀.and revenue of > $𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻. In the English segment, the increase in subscriber base is 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬, > 𝟮𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 and 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 > $𝟭𝟬𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬.• In 2023, the «Kid-E-Cats» series became a laureate of the Film and Television Producers Association award for 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.• During my involvement the «Sheep Hotel» YouTube channel gained 𝟯.𝟮𝟲𝗠+ 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 and 𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀.• «Sheep Hotel» received the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 «𝗜𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘂𝘀» in the 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 in 2023.

Moscow, Russia

• Participated in the creation of 9 episodes across both projects as a character animator.• Created animated sequences while ensuring the integrity of arcs, incorporating squash and stretch, and maintaining precise timing (Cut-Out animation).• Produce high-quality content within tight and concise timeframes.• Employed the 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗼 software to create intricate animations.• Drove visual design, ensuring fluidity and accuracy of motion.

Moscow, Russia

• Created 𝟱𝟬𝟬+ 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀) to enhance educational materials using 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮.• Crafted visually appealing layouts for 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟱𝟬 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀, skillfully presenting textual information, images, and multimedia components. • Created captivating animations and dynamic elements for educational courses using 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀.• Integrated 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 seamlessly into educational content, guaranteeing clarity and cohesiveness.

Moscow, Russia

• Developed creative concepts and layouts for various printed materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, and packaging.• Ensured that design work aligns with clients' branding guidelines and conveys the desired message effectively.• Prepared design files for print production, ensuring accurate colour profiles, resolutions, and formats.• In my work, I've used programs like 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄.

Moscow, Russia

• Created unique and impactful illustrations for slide-based courses, longreads, and other educational content.• Created design concepts and illustrations that seamlessly integrate with educational themes and objectives.• Programs like 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 were used for creating illustrations.

Moscow, Russia

• Improved photo quality through meticulous retouching, using tools like 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺, 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲. • Created visually appealing print materials, design elements and images for polished promotional items. • Managed photo libraries for easy access and efficient storage.

Yakutsk, Russia

• Crafted captivating designs for various outdoor advertising projects, utilising 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄 to ensure brand visibility and effective messaging.• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their advertising needs, translating their visions into compelling visual campaigns. • Managed the entire design process, guaranteeing the seamless and timely delivery of high-quality outdoor advertising materials.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Electronic Publication Design And Motion Design, First Class Degree

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Graphic Design

Master Of Science - Ms, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Group leader