Maksym Plaksin
Software Engineer, Technical Enthusiast
Software Engineer, Technical Enthusiast
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VAUXHALL (Opel UK)
As the in-house designer at Softheme, I was entrusted with processing official car images for Vauxhall (Opel UK). The work required precise photo editing (background removal, geometry correction, color adjustment) and integration into Intel’s custom corporate CMS. Each iteration was carefully reviewed at multiple levels, and I was trusted for my attention to detail, accuracy and responsibility.
Front-end Developer, Web Designer
Kyiv, Ukraine
May 2008
Univillage.com
The project involved numerous approval iterations, as the owner had a very specific vision. My role was to deliver a wide range of design variations, including extensive vector graphics work and custom font modifications. Finally, the client was satisfied with both the logo and the overall project outcome.
Front-end Developer, Web Designer
Kyiv, Ukraine
March 2008
BOX'n'GO Storage
This logo was created under very tight deadlines, almost “on the fly,” while I was the only designer at DD Global East (formerly Softheme). The startup needed a quick but professional solution to launch their online business. I spent hours experimenting with typography so that the letters fit perfectly along the sides of a box. Later the box outline was removed, but the lettering kept its box-like shape, echoing the box outline. The client appreciated this idea, decided to keep it, and the logo has been used ever since with only minor modifications.
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Front-end Developer, Web Designer
Kyiv, Ukraine
October 2006
*BOX’n’GO Storage is a US-based mobile storage and moving service from Los Angeles, California, USA.
CityHost.ua – Ukrainian hosting provider
This logo was created for a Ukrainian hosting provider CityHost.ua. The concept reflected servers as city skyscrapers connected by a digital network. With only minor changes, this logo was used for 18 years, even as the startup grew into a large company with many clients and employees – showing how well the original idea hit the mark and worked in practice. I still use their hosting service to this day (not an ad).
Freelance Designer
Designer
June 2006
This was a challenging task: the company had multilingual naming (English, Ukrainian, Russian) and the logo had to work across all spellings. The goal was to convey stability, security and long-term benefit. After research and presentations, my proposed geometric and simple logo design was approved, aligning with market trends.
Besides the logo, I was fully responsible for the company’s first advertising campaign – creating the corporate style and all print materials (business cards, leaflets, posters, banners) and consulting on strategy. It was a demanding but successful project, and I still consider it one of my professional milestones.
Insurance Company "BONUS"
Graphic Designer, Creative Consultant
Kyiv, Ukraine
April 2004
This was a temporary job in Poland during my relocation from Ukraine due to the war. For one year, I worked in a printing house, focusing on the design of various printed products, including business cards, booklets, posters, banners, and stickers.
I was also responsible for preparing layouts for print and supervising the visual quality of materials.
In this job, I acquired new practical skills, including working with self-adhesive film, photochemical plate making for large printing machines, and installing banner eyelets.
Graphic Designer & Technical Operator
Nowa Ruda, Poland
March 2022 – March 2023