Anastasiia Smirnova
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Anastasiia Smirnova

Production DesignerIstanbul, Turkey
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Anastasiia Smirnova

Production DesignerIstanbul, Turkey
About me
I possess a diverse range of experience in the media and advertising sector: my multitasking approach, artistry, and expansive scope of interests have led me to diverse roles. As a production designer/ set designer, I collaborated with various companies, including both the Russian branches of international brands and local corporate entities. My approach was primarily acknowledged for its fashion-oriented background and artistic perspective. In my roles as a photographer and producer, I contributed to cultural platforms and partnered with brands. I held roles as an editor and photo editor for prominent cultural and fashion platforms in Moscow, integrating visual storytelling into content creation. My academic background in journalism and communication media, combined with a profound fascination for the history of photography, steered me towards freelance writing, allowing to explore the impact of media on our society. More recently, I was invited to engage in media projects and community development within the gastronomy industry. The intrinsic connection between food, culture, and history inspires me, fuelling my desire to further explore and contribute to this dynamic field.
Projects
  • Vogue Russia cover story
    Vogue Russia cover storyThis story about young people who want to be heard was shot by Emmy America in 2021.
  • Gucci Beauty
    Gucci BeautyStills from video content for social media
  • Bronnitsy Jewelry
    Bronnitsy Jewelry
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Work history
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    Social Media ManagerAyarKut Art Foundation
     - RussiaPart Time
    Oversaw the social networks of the AyarKut Art Foundation, dedicated to fostering contemporary art in Yakutia. Though a part-time role, I swiftly gained insights into the operations of cultural institutions and the collaborative process with artists.
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    Production DesignerFreelance
     - Moscow, RussiaFreelance
    I specialised in creating scenic designs for commercials, fashion magazines, websites, and art performances. - Contributed to over 100 video and photo projects, managing diverse artistic and technical tasks. - Employed a versatile approach, balancing client-oriented commercial strategies with innovative artistic perspectives. - Started with small-scale product photoshoots, gradually progressing to design architectural sets for professional video production teams within three years. - Portfolio encompasses advertisement and editorial projects for renowned international brands (e.g., Condé Nast, Vogue, Glamour, Tatler, H&M, Chanel, Gucci, Samsung, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive) and local Russian companies (such as Sberbank, Yandex, Glavstroy, Capital Group). - Collaborated with a wide network of creative professionals, florists, craftsmen, and small business owners, contributing to community development. - Achieved project success through a balance of understanding client needs, creativity, responsibility, and effective management.
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Skills
  • Production Design
  • Set Decoration
  • Prop Styling
  • Team Management
Education
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    JournalistSaint Petersburg State University
     - Russia
    I studied journalism, communications, and visual communication strategies. For my thesis, I conducted research on the history of Soviet photojournalism during the 1920s and 1930s.