„Act as if what you do makes a difference.
It does."
William James
Hi, I'm Maria
... a creative problem solver, passionate about visual storytelling, branding, and user-focused design. With expertise in graphic & UI design, branding, illustration and marketing, I craft designs that elevate brands and engage audiences.
I create impactful visual solutions across corporate identity, print, digital, and product, integrating content strategy and marketing for brand alignment and target engagement. I'm a collaborative and innovative designer who blends craftsmanship with strategic thinking to deliver versatile and thoughtful results.
My creative journey began as a teen with drawing and painting at Atelier Klemke in Berlin, leading me to study graphic design at Lette Verein Berlin. To expand my strategic thinking, I pursued "Communication in Social and Economic Contexts" studies at the University of Arts Berlin. More recently, I deepened my skills in UI Design and Digital Marketing at CareerFoundry, bridging the gap between design, user experience, and strategic brand communication.
Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse multicultural environments across both contract and freelance roles. Having lived and worked in Germany, Italy, and Portugal, and being originally from the Region of North Caucasus, I have developed a strong ability to adapt to different languages, cultures, industries, and challenges.
This global perspective helps me create designs that connect with diverse audiences and markets. It also fuels my passion for crafting unique brand identities, visual concepts and strategies tailored to specific needs.
My Key Skills
✅ Creative & Design Expertise: Branding, UI/UX, Graphic & Product Design, Printdesign, Social Media Content, Presentations, Textanimation, Illustration, Calligraphy
✅ Marketing & Strategy: Digital Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Performance Ads (Meta & Google Ads), SEO, Email Marketing
✅ Management Skills: Project management (freelance & contract work), giving professional feedback, reviewing & writing briefs, intercultural multilingual communication & collaboration
✅ Marketing & Strategy: Digital Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Performance Ads (Meta & Google Ads), SEO, Email Marketing
✅ Management Skills: Project management (freelance & contract work), giving professional feedback, reviewing & writing briefs, intercultural multilingual communication & collaboration
✅ Soft Skills: Empathic & solution-oriented thinking, self-motivated & proactive, continuous learning & adaptability
✅ Tools & Platforms: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma, Canva; WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Amazon, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Asana
Want me on your team? Whether you’re looking for a creative partner to collaborate on design, branding, or marketing projects, or need a strategic professional to bring fresh ideas to your team: Send me a note and let’s talk!