Profile:
My name is Ruslan. I was born in Izmail, Ukraine, where my journey into the world of creativity and design began. At 16, I dived headfirst into video editing, which soon expanded into motion design, animation, and later graphic design. What started as a hobby turned into a lifelong passion, ultimately leading me to pursue a Bachelor of Video Design at the Kyiv National University of Technology and Design, where I graduated in July 2016.
By the time I was in my 20s, my skills had caught the attention of a major TV channel in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. After an interview, I was invited to work with top Ukrainian TV channels, gaining experience at the forefront of the media industry in my home country. From there, my career took off internationally, leading me to collaborate with Hedgehogs vs Foxes in Ireland, Growth Shop in London, and even Netflix.
Today, I continue to pursue my passion for crafting engaging visual experiences, constantly pushing creative boundaries and evolving my skills. My journey has been unconventional, but it’s made me who I am—a creator driven by passion and perseverance.
Summary:
Increased ad video conversion by 400% and YouTube CTR by 500%. Boosted retention rate by 2.5x. Created the intro for Netflix’s Love, Death & Robots. Produced 200+ social media videos, reaching millions. Led projects that cut production time by 30% with optimized workflows. Enhanced engagement with dynamic visuals, raising watch time by 70%. Brand-focused editing increased client sales by 40%, and unique motion graphics boosted brand recognition by 60% in major campaigns.
Education
High School
Bachelor of Video Design - Kyiv National University of Technology and Design
Courses & Certificates
Dolphin Media - Video editing
Projector - Motion design
• School of Visual Communication
• School of Motion – Animation
Bootcamp
• MasterClass – Hans Zimmer Teaches Film Scoring
• Learn Squared – Design for Production with Ash Thorp
• Domestika – Animated Infographics with After Effects
• LinkedIn Learning – Premiere Pro Essential Training
• Coursera – Graphic Design Specialization by CalArts
• Udemy – Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Skillshare – Motion Graphics & Animation with After Effects
• FutureLearn – Video Production
• MoGraph Mentor
Self-learning
Maxon Cinema 4D
Blender
• Figma
• Final Cut Pro X
• Adobe Illustrator
• Davinci Resolve
• Web design