PROFILE https://portfolio.arielleko.com/ Multidisciplinary Graphic Designer and illustrator with expertise in digital, print, and motion media. Currently completing an M.Des in Visual Communication at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. Skilled in developing cohesive visual languages and crafting high-impact content for branding, animation, marketing, and editorial projects. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, motion and animation tools, web design platforms, and front-end code. Known for a research-driven, E2E approach, strong conceptual thinking, and excellent collaboration and communication skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2023–Present Graphic Designer Freelance / Self-employed Design and production of branding and marketing materials for both dig ital and print platforms, including logos, posters, album covers, social media content, and stories. Lead projects from concept to delivery: sketches, mockups, design execution, file preparation, and final print production. Apply up-to-date design trends while preserving each brand's visual identity. Create title sequences and credit rolls for film projects using motion design tools. Generate AI-based visuals via Midjourney, refining assets in Photoshop to maintain brand alignment. Handle end-to-end business communication with private and commercial cl ients, including needs assessment, quoting, and closing deals. Key Achievements: Designed and produced a 2D animated film selected for screening at the 2025 International Student Film Festival, Tel Aviv. Selected as a presenter at the 2023 "Urbanism in the Expanded Field" conference in Jerusalem, developing a visual format for community interfacing. 2024 Academic Final Project – Graphic Designer & Animator Conceptualized, researched, and produced a short-animated film: script development, storytelling, character design (Procreate/Photoshop), and animation (After Effects). Adapted visuals for digital presentation across platforms, designing title sequences and end credits. 2022–2023 Graphic Designer, TheMarker (Haaretz Group) Designed editorial layouts for daily and weekend newspaper editions. Executed cover concepts for feature articles, integrating typography, imagery, and illustration. Created infographics and data visualizations in InDesign to communicate complex information clearly. Collaborated closely with editors and the lead designer. Key Achievement: illustrating the lead article in the Musaf Haaretz Pride Edition 2023 2021 Digital Graphic Designer (Freelance) Designed promotional banners and holiday campaigns for e-commerce stores using Photoshop and Arielle Kochavi +972-52-6261002 || arielleko1@gmail.com || Tel Aviv, Israel 2019–2020 Graphic Designer (Volunteer), The Autographers Project Contributed to an international social art initiative documenting Holocaust survivor stories Designed catalogs and exhibition pages (Photoshop, Wix), combining image layout with curated texts. EDUCATION 2023–Present Master of Design (M.Des), Visual Communication Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem Expected Graduation: November 2025 2016–2020 Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Visual Communication Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem Specialization: Graphic Design TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES • Design & Motion: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Procreate, Cinema 4D • Web & Platforms: Wix, WordPress, Webflow, HTML/CSS • Productivity & AI: Microsoft Office Suite, ChatGPT, Midjourney MILITARY SERVICE Full IDF conscription (2009–2011) Role: Gadna Instructor, Education & Youth Corps LANGUAGES Hebrew – Native English – Highly Proficient