Natalia Eristavi
Saint Louis,Missouri
Summary
Hello! I am a graphic designer, Illustrator and motion graphics artist from Southern California and based in St. Louis, Missouri. I bring over 11 years of experience crafting visually engaging, and strategically driven creative solutions. I'm passionate about design that not only delights but communicates with clarity and purpose. I'm excited to contribute my creative problem solving, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit to your team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Agency Contracting
01.2012 - Current
- Contract work has allowed me to work on a broad range of projects across multiple disciplines. This includes logo and identity design, brand management, digital marketing, and motion graphics. I help each of my clients establish what their goals are, work within their budget, and find a solution that is unique to their needs and resonates with their audience.
Sr. Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics Artist
NECA
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Throughout my time at NECA as a Senior Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Artist, I had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of renowned brands and franchises including Kidrobot, Comic Con, TMNT, Chia Pet, Nickelodeon, Hello Kitty, South Park, Star Wars, and numerous others. I played a crucial role in developing and executing creative solutions that aligned with the unique identities of each brand and produced captivating and engaging content that drove customer engagement.
Sr. Graphic Designer
Gelato Canna Co.
10.2021 - 10.2022
- During my employment at Gelato Canna, I had the opportunity to grow into more of a leadership role, conceptualizing and executing significant overarching design projects. I made substantial contributions to the company's core branding, marketing, packaging, product design, and much more. In addition, I managed Gelato Canna's social media presence, creating content, planning campaigns, and engaging with our audience to strengthen brand visibility and connection.
Graphic Designer
Atomic Ballroom
10.2018 - 03.2020
- As the lead designer for Atomic Ballroom I managed the marketing materials for many of our guest and full-time instructors. The deliverables include but are not limited to; web banners, digital and print flyers, and social media advertisements.
Graphic Designer
Direct Sports Network
10.2017 - 10.2018
- At Direct Sports Network I was part of a cross-functional team delivering product and marketing assets for over 40 sports teams in the NFL, NHL, MLS and NBA. I produced landing pages, digital product assets, motion graphics, and animations for each team within DSN's global platform. Additionally, I took initiative with our filing system and developed a much more efficient and intuitive method of organization.
Education
Animation Program -
Leeds College of Art
United Kingdom06-2016
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Graphic design and visual communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Presentation and layout design
- Digital illustration and packaging design
- Creative thinking and concept development
- Motion graphics and video editing
- Digital marketing strategies
- Brand management and content creation
- Project collaboration and ideation
Hobbies and Interests
- Biking with friends
- Reading, reading, reading
- Hanging out with my dog
- Dancing
Affiliations
Vintage Era Swing Dancer
Accomplishments
Inducted into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame as
Nova Star in 2018 and Rising Star in 2024
Nova Star in 2018 and Rising Star in 2024
Languages
Georgian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Sr. Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics Artist
NECA
10.2022 - 09.2023
Sr. Graphic Designer
Gelato Canna Co.
10.2021 - 10.2022
Graphic Designer
Atomic Ballroom
10.2018 - 03.2020
Graphic Designer
Direct Sports Network
10.2017 - 10.2018
Graphic Designer
Agency Contracting
01.2012 - Current
Animation Program -
Leeds College of Art