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Maria Vlasova

@mariavlasova

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Multidisciplinary designer and media creator specializing in visual ecosystems.

Thailand

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a creative leadership role where I can shape visual strategy, lead cross-functional teams, craft content end-to-end, and grow a community-focused brand with meaningful audience impact.

I'm a multidisciplinary designer and media creator based on Koh Phangan, Thailand, working at the intersection of design, photography, video, and marketing. I lead media and marketing at Mesto, building cohesive visual ecosystems that support brand identity and audience engagement.

I create end-to-end media — photo, video, motion, copy, and design — and run targeted ad campaigns while analyzing engagement metrics to optimize performance. I have produced playable ads, banners, large-format prepress files, and animated visuals for events and brands.

I have collaborated with global brands and teams, contributing design and motion work for clients including Amway, Artistry, Ford, Papa John’s, and multiple EdTech and crypto projects. I am fluent in Adobe Suite, Figma, DaVinci Resolve, and integrate AI tools like Stable Diffusion and Firefly into my workflow.

My practice emphasizes photography, cinematography, retouching, and color grading, and I focus on visuals that connect audiences rather than merely decorate. I also design event staging, spatial visuals, signage and merchandise to support community-driven cultural programming.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Creative Director

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Salem Witches, Ltd.

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Lead photography, cinematography, retouching, and color grading while building a new art community on Ko Phangan; produce video content for festivals, fashion, and community events to grow engagement and event visibility.

Photography Video Editing Visual Storytelling Adobe Photoshop DaVinci Resolve

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Head of SMM

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Nashe Mesto

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Oversee visual and communication strategy for a creative venue, producing photo, video, copy, and design for web and social channels while running targeted ad campaigns and optimizing engagement metrics to drive venue traffic.

Social Media Management Content Creation Copywriting Meta Ads Google Ads Visual Design Figma Adobe Suite Analytics

Event Designer

Lido.fi

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 (2 months)

Designed branded visuals and merchandise for crypto events, produced motion TV intros and large-format print layouts with prepress setup, and coordinated design workflows to meet event deadlines.

Motion Graphics Prepress Branded Merchandise Design Branding Animation Project Coordination

Designer

Buddy.ai

Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Created marketing and social media design assets, developed playable ads, banners, and packshots, and collaborated with a global team to inform ad strategy and feature presentation.

Banner Design Packshot Production Social Media Design Cross Functional Communication Figma Adobe Suite

Social Media Designer

Rambler&Co

Jul 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Produced social media content using Figma and Photoshop, generated posting ideas for news networks, and delivered designs meeting specialized government requirements to maintain consistent audience engagement.

Figma Adobe Photoshop Editorial Design Content Strategy

Social Media Designer

Tesla Media

Dec 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Created social media visuals and motion design for global brands including Amway, Artistry, Ford, and Papa John's, and developed content plans across Facebook, Instagram, and VK to support brand campaigns.

Social Media Design Motion Design Content Planning Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop Campaign Visuals