Lana Kosogova

Illustrator
18years of work
20years in Design
SeniorDesigner
18years with Adobe Illustrator

Overview

I'm a graphic designer with over 15 years of experience in print and digital design. At Hillman Group Canada, I created marketing materials, packaging, retail displays, and product images for Canadian retailers. I work mainly in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and I prepare final files for print and work with printers and suppliers. I also design the annual Golfpassport publication, including layouts, maps, forms, and promotional graphics. Through my independent project, EspaTips, I create social media graphics and short videos.
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Timeline

Graphic Designer (Part-Time) · Middle
RJS Enterprises Inc. · Part-Time
Sep 2014 to Present 12 Years 2 Months Toronto In office

Designed annual publication layouts and seasonal promotional materials, including coupons, maps, and forms, aligned with brand standards. Created email banners, logos, and vector graphics while maintaining consistent typography and visual identity. Managed InDesign revisions and photo adjustments, including color conversions and print-ready PDF exports.

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Founder & Creative Production Lead · Head+
EspaTips - Independent Project · Freelance
Apr 2026 to Present 7 Months Toronto Fully remote

Created social graphics, covers, and reusable branded layouts while keeping typography, color, and brand presentation consistent. Developed concepts and briefs, selected imagery, and refined final compositions in Photoshop. Edited short videos in Premiere Pro and coordinated AI-assisted production workflows using Codex via a private control center.

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
OpenAI Codex
Graphic Designer · Middle
Hillman Group Canada · Full-Time
Feb 2015 to Dec 2025 10 Years 10 Months Toronto In office

Produced print and digital marketing collateral for Canadian retail programs, including brochures, catalogs, signage, retail displays, and e-commerce product visuals. Designed packaging and promotional materials for seasonal campaigns, including bilingual English/French layouts. Prepared print-ready files, coordinated with production teams and vendors, retouched product photography, improved asset organization, and mentored colleagues and interns using Adobe tools.

Microsoft Excel
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Web Graphic Designer · Middle
Technovate Inc. · Full-Time
Jun 2008 to Sep 2013 5 Years 3 Months Toronto In office

Designed websites, newsletters, posters, business cards, and digital graphics based on client requirements and brand guidelines. Developed and maintained websites using HTML and CSS with Adobe Dreamweaver. Coordinated multiple web and print projects concurrently while ensuring consistent delivery across formats.

Tools and skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS.

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Web Editor · Middle
United Way Greater Toronto · Full-Time
Apr 2008 to May 2008 1 Month Toronto In office

Maintained website content and layouts for public campaigns and events. Created and updated graphic content while ensuring readability, consistency, and clean front-end presentation.

Tools and skills: HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
ХНТУ
Master's Degree · Computer Programming
2000–2001 Kherson, Ukraine
ХНТУ
Master's Degree · Economics
1991–1996 Kherson, Ukraine

Projects

Sep 2014 to Present 12 Years 2 Months

Designed a modular editorial system for an annual golf publication that organizes course listings, maps, QR codes, and coupons into repeatable layouts. Ensured the content structure supported quick navigation and consistent presentation across entries. Produced a premium cover with a UV embossing effect.

Project skills: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, editorial layout, map graphics, QR-code integration, vector graphics, typography, and print-ready file preparation.

Project case study: https://lanadesign.ca/project/golf-book

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Sep 2020 to Dec 2020 3 Months

Created product-page visuals that explain fit, features, dimensions, use cases, and value. Produced hero images, technical graphics, and image-retouching outputs for e-commerce presentation. Structured visuals to communicate product information clearly for Amazon pages.

Project skills: Product photography, photo retouching, Adobe Photoshop, e-commerce product imagery, and visual information design.

Project case study: https://lanadesign.ca/project/amazon-project

Adobe Photoshop
Jun 2020 to Sep 2020 3 Months

Built a scalable system for packaging, labels, shelf strips, and planograms supporting 1,000+ SKUs. Used structured Excel data and modular InDesign templates to produce consistent, accurate artwork for retail needs. Focused on repeatable production workflows for efficient updates across products.

Project skills: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Excel, structured product data, modular layout templates, packaging and label design, retail signage, and print production.

Project case study: https://lanadesign.ca/project/rona-project

Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Excel

Technical skills

Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Blender
Canva

Job preferences

Work permits
Canada
Salary
from $50k per year
Employment type
Full-Time
Locations
Toronto
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