Top Talent like Glikeriya are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Glikeriya Shotan

Graphic Designer • New York, NY, US
Procreate
Editorial Design
Illustration
Branding
Art Direction
Adobe Creative Suite
Typography
Logo Design
Photography
Graphic Design
3D Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Graphic Designer & Art director
Her career began in an unconventional setting as the owner of an underground techno club in a post-Soviet factory, which she transformed into a cultural landmark in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Over the past seven years, Glikeriya has organized numerous events and festivals, collaborating with artists worldwide. She also introduced the influential lifestyle magazine “The Village” to Kazakhstan, significantly impacting the local media landscape. Additionally, she has been a vital supporter of local businesses, providing them with affordable spaces and fostering a creative community. Besides organizational and legal responsibilities, Glikeriya managed all visual communications for her venue, leaving a lasting mark on the poster culture in Kazakhstan. Growing up in a family of civil engineers and biologists, she developed her graphic style with a mix of technical precision and scientific curiosity. Her style is systematic yet playful and experimental, reflecting her interests in worldbuilding, technical innovation, community creation, and developing identities for various venues and events. She is curious about graphic design education, third spaces, and cultural experimental events that bring people from different backgrounds together. Glikeriya is also interested in graphic design as a tool for building a sense of belonging for various social groups, combining it with deep research about the socio-cultural impact of capitalism on younger generations.

Projects

Art Direction

Vzletnaya, a club in central Almaty, holds a special place in the hearts of creatives and techno lovers in Kazakhstan's most populous city. Set inside an abandoned factory, decorated with chandeliers, lanterns, and art installations, the renovated industrial venue is a cultural anomaly. First launched in 2012 as a minimal techno night, the club transformed into a cultural center, sharing space with creative collectives, hosting lectures, exhibitions, and functioning 24/7. Moreover, the project encourages and supports young creatives to start their businesses, whether it’s a local streetwear brand or a photo studio, they will have a studio to work at and an auditory to work with.See More

Festival Identity

Symmetry was a site-specific audiovisual festival that started a new chapter of the electronic music scene. Its identity was bilingual, aiming to capture the multicultural and chaotic nature of Almaty, while the two variable typeface families Din and GT Pressura Mono offered numerous expressions to echo the same idea. Besides posters, banners, and wayfinding signage, the identity contained 3D mapped projection onto a giant sculpture of Venus De Milo, a symbol of beauty that infused movement into the identity. See More

Work History

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Teaching Assistant

Rhode Island School of DesignSep 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 9 mosAssisting professors at Rhode Island School of Design in critiques and workshops for Design Studio IV and UnMaking Studio. Guiding students to explore their design identity and experiment with various media tools, I helped cultivate a supportive and innovative learning environment. Assisted students in refining their design projects by providing constructive feedback, suggesting design references, and offering guidance on conceptual development and execution. Encouraged students to conduct research and push boundaries in their design work. Collaborated with professors to provide valuable feedback and mentorship to aspiring designers.
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Virtual Production Team

(add)venturesJun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mosAssisted the production team in campaign filming. Learned and utilized Unreal Engine software for commercial purposes, creating realistic environments for projects.
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Art director / Co-owner

VzletnayaMay 2015 - Aug 2022 • 7 yrs 4 mosFounded and directed a unique cultural venue; managed visual communications and poster design; handled events, festivals, and legal responsibilities; booked artists worldwide and collaborated with sponsor brands; organized two educational programs making significant contributions to the musical and educational landscape.
T

Co-Owner

The Village KazakhstanMar 2017 - Apr 2018 • 1 yr 2 mosCreated engaging native advertisements and adapted the magazine's look for the local audience; managed special projects and art-directed journalistic investigations; tailored the website to appeal to the local audience; followed brand guidelines and ensured high-quality output; focused on enhancing journalism standards and advertisement quality in Kazakhstan.
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Graphic Designer

Anykey.kzNov 2015 - Aug 2016 • 10 mosCreated visual assets, including display ads, marketing emails, social media graphics and campaigns in collaboration with the marketing team, booklets and promotional materials.

Education

R

Rhode Island School of Design

Master's degree, Graphic Design2022 - 2024
B

Brown University

Modern Culture and Media2024
K

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design2010 - 2015
U

UNESCO School of Art and Design after A. Kasteev

Secondary Education, Fine/Studio Arts, General2006 - 2010

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Graphic Designer & Art director
Her career began in an unconventional setting as the owner of an underground techno club in a post-Soviet factory, which she transformed into a cultural landmark in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Over the past seven years, Glikeriya has organized numerous events and festivals, collaborating with artists worldwide. She also introduced the influential lifestyle magazine “The Village” to Kazakhstan, significantly impacting the local media landscape. Additionally, she has been a vital supporter of local businesses, providing them with affordable spaces and fostering a creative community. Besides organizational and legal responsibilities, Glikeriya managed all visual communications for her venue, leaving a lasting mark on the poster culture in Kazakhstan. Growing up in a family of civil engineers and biologists, she developed her graphic style with a mix of technical precision and scientific curiosity. Her style is systematic yet playful and experimental, reflecting her interests in worldbuilding, technical innovation, community creation, and developing identities for various venues and events. She is curious about graphic design education, third spaces, and cultural experimental events that bring people from different backgrounds together. Glikeriya is also interested in graphic design as a tool for building a sense of belonging for various social groups, combining it with deep research about the socio-cultural impact of capitalism on younger generations.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Glikeriya are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Glikeriya Shotan

Graphic Designer • New York, NY, US
Procreate
Editorial Design
Illustration
Branding
Art Direction
Adobe Creative Suite
Typography
Logo Design
Photography
Graphic Design
3D Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Art Direction

Vzletnaya, a club in central Almaty, holds a special place in the hearts of creatives and techno lovers in Kazakhstan's most populous city. Set inside an abandoned factory, decorated with chandeliers, lanterns, and art installations, the renovated industrial venue is a cultural anomaly. First launched in 2012 as a minimal techno night, the club transformed into a cultural center, sharing space with creative collectives, hosting lectures, exhibitions, and functioning 24/7. Moreover, the project encourages and supports young creatives to start their businesses, whether it’s a local streetwear brand or a photo studio, they will have a studio to work at and an auditory to work with.

Festival Identity

Symmetry was a site-specific audiovisual festival that started a new chapter of the electronic music scene. Its identity was bilingual, aiming to capture the multicultural and chaotic nature of Almaty, while the two variable typeface families Din and GT Pressura Mono offered numerous expressions to echo the same idea. Besides posters, banners, and wayfinding signage, the identity contained 3D mapped projection onto a giant sculpture of Venus De Milo, a symbol of beauty that infused movement into the identity.

Work History

R

Teaching Assistant

Rhode Island School of DesignSep 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 9 mosAssisting professors at Rhode Island School of Design in critiques and workshops for Design Studio IV and UnMaking Studio. Guiding students to explore their design identity and experiment with various media tools, I helped cultivate a supportive and innovative learning environment. Assisted students in refining their design projects by providing constructive feedback, suggesting design references, and offering guidance on conceptual development and execution. Encouraged students to conduct research and push boundaries in their design work. Collaborated with professors to provide valuable feedback and mentorship to aspiring designers.
(

Virtual Production Team

(add)venturesJun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mosAssisted the production team in campaign filming. Learned and utilized Unreal Engine software for commercial purposes, creating realistic environments for projects.
V

Art director / Co-owner

VzletnayaMay 2015 - Aug 2022 • 7 yrs 4 mosFounded and directed a unique cultural venue; managed visual communications and poster design; handled events, festivals, and legal responsibilities; booked artists worldwide and collaborated with sponsor brands; organized two educational programs making significant contributions to the musical and educational landscape.
T

Co-Owner

The Village KazakhstanMar 2017 - Apr 2018 • 1 yr 2 mosCreated engaging native advertisements and adapted the magazine's look for the local audience; managed special projects and art-directed journalistic investigations; tailored the website to appeal to the local audience; followed brand guidelines and ensured high-quality output; focused on enhancing journalism standards and advertisement quality in Kazakhstan.
A

Graphic Designer

Anykey.kzNov 2015 - Aug 2016 • 10 mosCreated visual assets, including display ads, marketing emails, social media graphics and campaigns in collaboration with the marketing team, booklets and promotional materials.

Education

R

Rhode Island School of Design

Master's degree, Graphic Design2022 - 2024
B

Brown University

Modern Culture and Media2024
K

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design2010 - 2015
U

UNESCO School of Art and Design after A. Kasteev

Secondary Education, Fine/Studio Arts, General2006 - 2010

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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