Oliwia Bulanda

Hi! I am Oliwia Bulanda, Illustrator, Designer and Creative at heart, combining wacky visuals and trending topics with modern culture. My projects vary from feel-good Illustration briefs to funky advertising mock-ups, most recently participating in D&AD New Blood 2023 with my Award-winning project. I am committed to collaborative success and exciting creative outcomes!

Current Employment at Next Plc (December 2022-Present):

• Position: Sales Consultant
• Skills: Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Delivery Operations
• Achievements:
  • Consistently awarded 5-star service reviews
  • Active in resolving customer queries in a fast-paced team environment
  • Varied daily retail responsibilities contributing to a thriving work setting

Freelance Work (Ongoing):

• Services: Design and Illustration
• Recent Projects: Campaign Design for Domestic Abuse Awareness Campaign Cut the Sh!t, Poster Designs for #GREENGAINS, outdoor lifestyle campaign, Illustrated Digital Work for Holy Art Gallery ‘Art on Loop’ group exhibition

Previous Employment at Sports Direct (2 Years):

• Position: Seasonal Sales Team
• Achievements:
  • Led successful transitions to sale periods
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer relations

Education:

• Coventry University | Fine Art and Illustration BA, First Class Hons

Skills:

• Project Management -  executed multiple design briefs monthly for real clients (JDO, D&AD, Coventry University Theatre)
• Design - Sky Trivio App Design Awarded: D&AD Graphite Pencil Award (from 6000+ entrants)
• Understanding of mass print production for large projects 
• Exhibition Planning - Degree Show 

Extracurricular :

• Weekly Art Society contributions
• Mentored aspiring creatives

Overall:

• Creative Graduate with academic excellence, real-world project solutions, and recognition in the creative industry.