Katerina Sotiriou
Katerina is a highly experienced designer and illustrator from Athens who specializes in web design, character illustration, branding and graphic design
Qualifications & Essential Skills
Exceptional design skills | UI & Visual Design | Fresh ideas | Creative thinking | Open mind | Speed and ability to balance multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines | Communication & Collaboration | Familiarity with motion graphics | UX Knowledge | Strong conceptual skills | Experience on web design | Passion to improve designs | Color Theory | Typography | LOVE DESIGN…
Experience
DIGITAL | VISUAL | GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Fairplay Group for Betshop.gr | Full-time | Feb 2020 – Present
• Visualizing and creating artwork (i.e illustrations, logos, websites, designs)
• Designing, planning, creating and executing a wide variety of digital assets (i.e. digital banners, sliders, social templates, newsletters, web pages etc.)
• Analyzing existing designs and suggesting improvements
• Translating daily requirements into final designs through collaboration with Casino, Sportsbook, Development and Marketing Team
• Testing graphics across various media to stay updated with the new technology & trends
UI & VISUAL DESIGNER
Think Plus Advertising | Full-time | Mar 2019 – Jan 2020
• UI/UX Design (Websites, Eshops)
• Digital Design (Newsletters, Social Media, Web Banners)
• Visual Graphic Design
• Brand Identity Design
• Art & Illustration
FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR & WEB DESIGNER
Self-employed | Jun 2002 – Jan 2020
• Concept Art and Character Design
• Book and Editorial Illustration
• Brand Identity Design (logos, posters, brochures, flyers, menus)
• UI/UX Design • Paintings
• Hand-made Creations
• Social Media Ads, Banners & Graphics
• Email Marketing Templates • Presentations
• Websites & Blogs Design • App Design
• Game Design • Book & Magazine Covers
UI / UX DESIGNER
Icop | Full-time | Jan 2014 – Feb 2019
• Web Design (Websites, E-shops)
• Social Media Design
• Branding
• Graphic Design
• Email Marketing Templates
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Economia Group | Jan 2012 – Jan 2014
• Print Design
• Book & Magazine Layout Design
• Publications Design
ILLUSTRATOR
Andrew Betsis ELT | Mar 2005 – Dec 2011
• Childrens Book Illustration
• Print & Publication Design
• Book Exhibition Support
Education
• Applied Arts Ornerakis | Digital Arts | 2007-2010
• Technological Educational Institute of Athens | Bachelor of Graphic and Visual Communication Design | Design and Applied Arts | 2001 – 2005
• Plakas Foundation Studies | Fine & Studio Arts | 2001 – 2002
Languages
Projects
• Children’s Book Exhibition | Jun 2011 – Jul 2011
• Apoklinon Asty Exhibition | Melina Mercouri Cultural Center
• Children’s Book Exhibition | Zappeion | Jun 2009 – Jul 2009
“A simple line painted with the brush can lead to freedom and happiness.”
“Art is a line around your thoughts”
“I don’t paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality.”
“Creativity takes courage.”