Fausta Zak
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Fausta Zak

Illustrator and DesignerDerby, United Kingdom
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Fausta Zak

Illustrator and DesignerDerby, United Kingdom
About me
UK-based freelance illustrator and Designer experienced of creative collaborations and commissions projects. Self-motivated in developing software skills with the sound knowledge of the design industry; enjoy the challenge of new tasks, innovative ideas generating process and working to deadlines. Currently seeking opportunities to further develop my knowledge and skills within the creative industries.
Projects
  • Derby Children's Hospital Competition
    Derby Children's Hospital Competition This project took a second place in the competition organized by the hospital arts department. the last image is the visualization of a finished mural design.
  • ART CRUMBLE
    ART CRUMBLE
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    Artists Publications
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Projects credited in
  • University of Derby Mural - Crumble Collective
    University of Derby Mural - Crumble CollectiveIn June 2017, Crumble Collective were approached by the University to design and complete a 20x10ft mural next to the new Chandos Pole Street Fashion and Textiles building. We were asked to create a design which reflected the local area and also their Derby students. Therefore, our mural features the rolling hills of the Derbyshire Dales, poppies in homage to fellow Derby Alumni Paul Cummins, and Derby students flying away equipped with seeds of knowledge from the University. Whilst the bulk of
Work history
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    Creative Team MemberCrumble Collective
    United KingdomFreelance
    Working for Crumble Collective is a great experience of working in a team full of creative individuals striving to solve projects. My responsibilities are brainstorm and generating ideas, negotiating concepts and giving feedback regarding others work. Taking part into design process, researching and developing concept. Depending on project helping in high standard finishing briefs. Also taking part into developing our brand providing necessary information and artworks for our online shop. crumblecollective.co.uk
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    Graphic IllustratorSelf Employed
    United KingdomFreelance
    Currently I am a freelance illustrator graphic designer working on a variety of projects in creative industry. I am mainly responsible for design, branding, creating advertising materials, children illustration, concept art and internal and external design. Being a freelance means for me being adaptable and flexible individual with strong business skills set. Having professional approach whilst generating, developing and presenting ideas, negotiating and cooperating with a team of people. It is also understanding client’s needs and offer the best achievable solution.
Skills
  • Adobe Create Suite
  • Concept art
  • Team Player
  • Problem Solver
  • Children Illustration
  • Editorial Illustration
  • Illustration Storyboarding
  • Animation
  • Logo/brand Development
  • Mural Design
Education
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    De Montfort University logo
    Design Management and Entrepreneurship MADe Montfort University
    Leicester, United Kingdom
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    BA (hons) IllustrationUniversity of Derby
     - Derby, United Kingdom
    Confident in image making creation through design practice, critical analysis with sound understanding of visual communication; developed knowledge and methods of working with Adobe Creative Suit (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effect, Audition, Flash). Experimentation and awareness of traditional and digital printing and illustration methods.