Hi everyone:) If you came to my site it means you are looking for a creative person - well you don't need to search anymore because you've found me! :)Let me turn you vision...Read moreHi everyone:) If you came to my site it means you are looking for a creative person - well you don't need to search anymore because you've found me! :)Let me turn you vision into reality!
My name is Natalia Talkowska, founder of Natalka Design - Illustrator and Graphic Designer. I have years of experience in design and it has been always the biggest passion of mine. Every single project I approach is executed with care are and precision. Making sure you are happy with the outcome is my priority! I have had books published around the world, done a lot of charity work e.g. for Tusk Trust where Royal Patron is HRH Prince William. Some of my clients were BMW, Honda, Rio Tinto, Network Rail, Talk Talk etc. I also illustrate for magazines like BITCH where you can find my comic Joy with Them and my article. I create art in all different shapes and for various purpose.
I also am a Polish-English Translator and Interpreter and teach English language. Moreover, I'm the Community Manager here at PPH, which has been one big adventure since I started! I am managing the up and coming travelling blog PPH Out & About - creating content for it: video, pictures, blog and creating PR buzz and letting know all social media about it. Coming soon..
Hope to hear from you and we can work together on new amazing projects!
Area Covered: London
Company Name: Natalka Design
Work Experience
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Summary: I have experience in working as graphic designer, illustrator, artworker, logo designer, fashion designer, cartoonist, story board artist, English-Polish tutor, translator, interpreter, teacher of different subjects in UK and Poland,extra in movies
Company: Winebeing
Description: Cartoon Illustration for the website www.winebeing.com
Job Title: Junior Community Manager
Company: PeoplePerHour.com
Description: - Broadcasting community story to the world
- Visual design and illustration
- Writing, blogging, forum
- Talking to community members
- Organising meetups, events
- Monitoring social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)
- Launching competitions, campaigns
From:01/Jan/2012
Job Title: Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Cartoonist, Painter, Fashion Designer
Company: Freelance / Graphic Design Services
Description: • Working in a team and independently with great results
• Developing computing and presentation skills
• Improving interpersonal skills involved in projects between editorial stuff, writers etc
• Quick and efficient execution of orders for clients
• Liaising with the clients to understand their needs and expectations
• Examples of work:
- (Oct 2011 - Present) Head Illustrator at BItch Magazine, London
- (Oct 2011- Present) Head Illustrator at Urban People Magazine, London
- (Sept - Oct 2011) design for new CD cover and booklet for Jazz singer Aleksadnra Kwasniewska and The Belgian Sweets)
- (Jan 2011 - April 2011) Clothing Designer for Pirates & Angels, London.
line of clothing for women and men
- (Oct 2010 - December 2010) Children Book Illustrator for flood victims in Pakistan
project for children suffering from depression in Pakistan (flood victims)
- (April 2010 – Jan 2011) Head of Art at Samuel Rhodes School in London
teaching Art and Science to secondary level students with moderate learning difficulties
collaborating with staff, parents, outside organizations, e.g. Craft Central; preparing students and coordinating GCSE in Art
- (Jan 2008 - present) Freelance decorative wall painting (e.g. baby room, bedroom, kitchen etc)
- (Jan 2007 - present) Children Books Illustrator for ASTRUM, Poland
From:01/Jan/2005
Job Title: Freelance Polish-English Translator and Interpreter
Company: Freelance translator/interpreter
Description: • Translation and interpreting for private clients and organisations
• Clients including: London CRM Fertility Clinic, Korco Marketing, Maximum Performance, londynek.net
From:01/Dec/2004
Job Title: Special Needs Teacher
Company: Classroom Teachers
Description: - still working as supply teacher and short-term, long-term positions
• Working on using Braille system
• Teaching different subjects to students with autism, Downs syndrome, hearing impairment, ADHD, ASD, PMLD etc
• Working on communication strategies, lesson planning, annual reviews, learning diaries etc
• Effective consultations with parents, school staff, running class tutorials, implementation of interventions, problem solving/planning,
• Liaison with other schools and organizations (e.g. Craft Central, Islington Trading Standards Service)
• Participation in the Ruth Miskin literacy training for students
• Preparation and Overlooking GCSE exam in Art
• Designing interactive lesson plans adjusted to the needs of students
• Leading after school Art Club, awards for students in Art competitions ran outside the school
From:01/Jan/2009 To:01/Sep/2011
Job Title: Freelance Head Illustrator and Logo Designer
Company: Aquatic Interiors
Description: • Logo design for Aquatic Interiors – Bubbleworks (The Aquatic Interior Design Company)
• Fish tanks artistic hand-painting
• Assistance at company's events
From:01/Jul/2009 To:01/Dec/2010
Job Title: Illustrator
Company: Stiletto Millionaires
Description: I have created illustrations for Tracy for her business Stiletto Millionaires that she is the founder of.
I have created a comic strip and a profile illustration.
It was a pleasure working on this project for Tracy.
Best,
Natalia Talkowska
From:01/Feb/2012 To:11/Feb/2012
Job Title: Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Company: Latte Mama
Description: I have created Illustrations for Latte Mama Website and Facebook Page with outfits of the week for children and colouring pages to print.
From:01/Oct/2011 To:31/Dec/2011
Education
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Summary: BA degree in teaching English, MA degree in Translation English-Polish, QTS certificate for qualified teacher in UK, training for trips for children carer
Degree: MA in Bilingual Translation
Field of Study: Polish-English Translation
University / College: University of Westminster, London
From:06/Oct/2008 To:31/Jul/2009
Degree: MA
Field of Study: Bilingual Translation Studies (English-Polish)
University / College: University of Westminster
From:01/Jan/2008 To:01/Jan/2009
Degree: BA
Field of Study: Teaching English and English Philology
University / College: Wroclaw University and Teacher Training College
From:01/Jan/2005 To:01/Jan/2008
Degree: 1st class Diploma
Field of Study: Playing Violin and Piano
University / College: Music School in Glogow, Poland
From:01/Jan/1996 To:01/Jan/2002