HI, I'M ANNA.
I was born in Ukraine and grew up in New York, where I currently live with my husband and two daughters. Design has always been central to my life, and my years as a Packaging Production designer were among the most professionally fulfilling. After pausing my career to focus on my young family, it was always my intention to return to it once the kids got older. I’m now eager to reignite my passion for packaging and production design through freelance or full-time work.
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In the meantime, I take every opportunity to sharpen both my design and entrepreneurial skills. In 2022, my creativity found a new outlet as I launched my online shop, Candid Company. The shop offers high-quality items inspired by epic adventures, cultural diversity, and cool designs from around the world.
What I'm Doing Now
Candid Company Shop​
Owner
April 2022 - Present
• Launched and manage an Etsy shop, originally focused on travel-themed merchandise; now expanded to include a broader range of themes
• Design and source original artwork; create custom comps
• Handle customer inquiries, ensuring high level of customer satisfaction
What I Was Doing Before
Creed Strategic Imaging​
Production / Packaging Designer
February 2010 - October 2014
• Concept development
• Built mechanicals
• Package design & production for a range of projects
• Worked directly with Senior Designers/Art Directors on design concept development through to design execution
• Re-designed existing package and graphic design artwork
• Prepared comprehensives & boards for creative presentations
• Advertising and Collateral Design / Revision
Freelance Work
December 2009 – January 2010
Godiva Chocolatier
New York, NY
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• Assisted in the development of the creative concepts
• Built mechanicals
• Prepared comprehensives & boards for creative presentations
February 2009 – September 2009
Johnson & Johnson
New York, NY
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• Concept development
• Built mechanicals
• Package design & production for a range of projects in personal care field, including Carefree, Monistat & KY brands
• Worked directly with Senior Designers/Art Directors on design concept development through to design execution
• Re-designed existing package and graphic design artwork
• Prepared comprehensives & boards for creative presentations
January 2009 – February 2009
Colgate Palmolive
New York, NY
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• Logo design
• Assisted in the development of the creative concepts
• Prepared comprehensives & boards for creative presentations
October 2008 – November 2008
SHISEIDO
New York, NY
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• Designed packaging
• Built mechanicals
• Assisted in the development of the creative concepts
• Designed posters, brochures, postcards & display visuals
• Prepared comprehensives for creative presentations
August 2008 – September 2008
ONE SOURCE VMS
Queens, NY
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• Prepress: First phase design development
• Checked and adjusted files before going into production
• Set up files for Press ready PDF workflow
• E-mailed salespeople to see status of proofs
• Tracked and trafficked jobs through department; entered jobs into Logic System
Internships
January 2008 – July 2008
MW Studios
New York, NY
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• Color separations
• First phase design development
• Preparation of comprehensives for client presentation
June 2005 – February 2007
CITY MERCHANDISE, INC
Brooklyn, NY
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• Assisted senior designers in all stages of design
• Organized documents, entered orders in computer
• Photographed new merchandise, designed catalog pages
Things I Enjoy Doing
Working on my small business venture, making candles, hiking, traveling, and spending time with my family