Irene Liakhovenko
(Eye-Ree-Knee | Lya-ho-ven-ko)
She/her/they
Русский | English | Français
Hi there! I’m a Siberian multidisciplinary artist based in London, UK.
I love illustration, photography, printmaking and experiential design, but I especially love to stick my hands in whatever medium strikes my fancy.
I'm a curious creative and storytelling-loving designer, passionate about narratives. Experienced, proactive and confident, I blend design and craft to create engaging brand narratives across experiential and digital platforms. I bring highly regarded professionalism in producing and managing creative projects, from concept to delivery, to a high standard. While deft at working and delivering projects independently, I also love collaborating and get a lot of inspiration from working within a diverse team.
2024 -25 | Graphic Designer for CSM Graphic Communication Design Graduate Showcase | Central Saint Martins | London UK
2017- | Freelance Illustrator | London UK
2023- | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Central Saint Martins | London UK
- Active collaboration between the course leaders, the students and designer Leonidas Liolios and Amandine Forest to create an exciting and refreshing multi-medium identity to compliment the students
- Excellent time management and organisational skills within a tight deadline
2017- | Freelance Illustrator | London UK
- Constant positive collaborative experiences with other designers and communicators
- Illustration skills allow for consistently detail-oriented and precise design outcomes
- Work has been consitently enjoyed by over 3,000 people on different social media
2023- | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Central Saint Martins | London UK
- Displaying effective leadership and collaboration alongside the tutors
- Utilising experience of university to work with current students to problem solve through the
many challenges faced on the course
- Excellent time management and organisation in order to prioritise the positive experiences for the students and make sure they succeed
2023-26 | In-House Graphic Designer | Sunshine Garden Centre | London UK
- Leading the art direction for commercial and editorial displays around the shop floor
- Following brand guidelines for consistent design across the business online and in-store
- Managing Social media presence on TikTok and Instagram as well as monthly email newsletter digests for customers
- Confidently and consistently creating high standard work to tight and strict deadline
- Artworking for print
2023 | Graphic Designer for CSM Graduate Showcase 2023 | Central Saint Martins | London UK
- Collaboration with an amazing 6-person team designing for the Central Saint Martins 2023 graduate showcase
- Leading wayfinding and print designer for the physical aspect of the showcase, with outcomes including riso-printing the maps and designing a dispenser for the maps
- Work has been seen by over 33,000 people over the course of 1 week, with over 24,000 people receiving e-invites for the showcase featuring our design identity
2022 | One of 3 shortlisted Designers for CSM collaboration with Louis Jadot | Central Saint Martins | London UK
- Creating a graphic identity that successfully highlights Louis Jadot’s sustainability values
- Designing an identity that can easily be translated onto social media platforms and physical mediums
Central Saint Martins | BA Graphic Communication Design | Grade: 1st Class Honours | London UK
University of the Arts London | Foundation Diploma in Arts and Design | Grade: Distinction | London UK
Lady Margaret School | A-Level | History (A), Fine Art (B), French Language and Literature (B) | London UK
Sept 2018- Jul 2019 | French Language class at B2 intermediate level | Alliance Française | London UK
Jan 2017 – Mar 2019 | Young Associates Drawing class | Royal Drawing School | London UK
Aug 2018 | Week-long short course in illustration | Central Saint Martins | London UK
Aug 2016 | Week-long Short Course in Animation | Central Saint Martins | London UK