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If we talk more about our all-star team, except for being the best, we are also thrilled about the difficulties. Don't get us wrong; we are more or less adequate. But here we're talking about specific difficulties, which are the must-have part of any working process and the mandatory part of any outstanding result. To look straight into the eyes of people whose fault is that you're scrolling our site right now, just keep scrolling.

Illia Anufrienko

Founder and Creative Director

Illia's works netted over 100 awards from international creative festivals, including D&AD, LIA, The Drum, Cannes Lions, Red Dot, Epica, ADC*E & Annual and 23 Effie Ukraine and 4 Effie Europe.
Illia's work is exhibited at the NYC Poster House, and has been featured in numerous publications by Adage, Adweek, Campaign, Creative Review, The Drum and other publications. Also Illia was recognized at 40 under 40 by Ad Age list.

Nika Seleha

CEO and Commander-in-Chief of Chaos

Veronika has started her way as a TV journalist and moderator, later on moved to Mercedes-Benz as a PR manager and head of marketing. There was an initiative Library of the future, a project of libraries transformations in Kyiv, founded by her. Veronika was a head of the humanitarian department at the President’s office in 2020-2021, and we know each other through the government-private project Khortytsia Island. Together with the team, she made powerful branding for the national heritage.

Kateryna Barbalat

Creative group head

Kateryna embarked on a creative journey as an identity designer, transitioning from a business background into the creative world. She later rediscovered herself as a creative copywriter. This unique blend of design, copywriting and management skills led her to a role as a creative group head. Her creative achievements are recognized through awards such as Golden Drum, Effie, Ukrainian Creative Stories, and KIAF.

Dmytro Liutyi

Creative Director

Dmytro is a creative director with extensive experience in team management, copywriting, and strategy. For over 7 years, he has worked with various brands, delving deep to uncover unobvious insights about the target audience and transforming them into powerful messages for effective ad campaigns.
Last summer, he earned an Effectiveness Essentials Certificate from IPA in London, enhancing his understanding of metrics and strategies to achieve KPIs. He has won numerous Red Dot Awards, along with many other awards.

Maria Kochurenko

Senior Strategist

Senior Creative Strategist at Bickerstaff.927, involved in the HeForShe gender equality project in Ukraine.
Worked with top Ukrainian brands in retail, finance, FMCG, and other markets. Developed the strategy for Khortytsia Island as part of the Ukrainian President's cultural program. Proudly holds awards from D&AD, The Drum, Epica Awards, and Cannes Lions.

Vlad Zima

Strategist

Brand Strategist at Bickerstaff.927, Vlad is a strategist with 7 years of experience as a marketer in tech companies and startups. And has 3 years of experience as a brand strategist.

Anna Tsiurko

Operation Director

Anna brings over five years of adept management expertise combined with two years of hands-on producing experience.
She is dedicated to crafting impactful projects that not only shine but also help solve real-world problems.

Sasha Spasova

Art Director

Sasha has done incredible work and knows everything about graphic design and illustration.
Naturally, Sasha has all the essentials of a graphic designer, including Red Dot and European Design Awards, and a Wacom tablet brush.

Katalina Maievska

Art Director

A designer who knows all the do's and don'ts of graphic design and everything about craft, execution, and style.

Andrii Bezliudnyi

Senior Creative Enzyme

Andrii is an exceptional talent who achieves things beyond imagination. He was instrumental in the branding of “Khortytsia Island” project , which earned a Bronze Lion, and has created numerous campaigns with a positive global impact.
Andriy has won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, Epica Awards, and Comm Arts.

Vlad Minchev

Senior Creative

With a long tenure at various ad agencies and 8 years as a copywriter, Vlad is renowned for his involvement in impactful social projects. Notably, he conceived the idea of a 50,000-page book highlighting crimes without punishment, which reached prominent institutions like NATO and the European Commission.
His achievements have been recognized with awards from esteemed festivals, including ADC UA, Effie Ukraine, Ad Black Sea, and the Kyiv International Advertising Festival.

Dmytro Kifuliak

All-in-one Designer

Dmytro is a skilled multidisciplinary designer with over 5 years of experience. His expertise lies in graphic design, font development, and 3D design.
With a keen eye for detail, he has successfully collaborated with technical teams to create visually compelling communications and complex systems. Dmytro works on projects at the intersection of technology, art, and culture.

Yelyzaveta Bilohub

Multidisciplinary Designer

With over 5 years of experience, this specialist possesses exceptional design skills and a keen sense of aesthetics. Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Blender, Premiere Pro, Figma, Readymag, Keynote, and Cinema 4D, she demonstrates expertise in various creative software.
Her ability to seamlessly use these tools allows to create visually stunning and engaging designs across multiple platforms.

Yelyzaveta Popova

Designer

Lisa joined us before she was sixteen, with her parents' consent, so everything was above board. In fact, we envy Lisa because not everyone her age is as talented and brave as she is.
Despite her young age, she graduated with honors from the Kyiv Projector Institute, implemented several large branding projects, and created a 5,000-page book documenting Russian crimes that caught the attention of NATO.

Oleg Shava

Motion Designer

This creative designer and animator specializes in crafting illustrations that effectively communicate the mood and concept of a project. He adeptly develops animation sequences and utilizes shape animation, collages, and video color correction.
Additionally, he is proficient in sound correction, audio effects, and more. He has created numerous videos for social media, including ukraine.ua - the official website of Ukraine.

Viktoria Ivanishina

PR Manager

Viktoria is a dedicated learner and educator. She graduated from an institute in Kyiv with a specialty in PR and is continuing her studies in Milan in the same field.
Frankly, Viktoria could teach anyone she wants, as her work has been featured in publications like Vice, Mashable, The Washington Post, The Independent, Vogue, and many others.

Maryna Schepienko

Head of PR

Maryna is a PR and marketing specialist with experience in developing and implementing highly effective PR campaigns, media communications, and partnerships. She has worked with prominent clients such as Marketreach, SMARTY, and UNFPA Ukraine, leveraging strategic media alliances and influencer partnerships to increase visibility and engage audiences. Her approach is based on analytical insights and close collaboration with teams to achieve outstanding results.

Julia Yarigina

Designer

Yulia joined us during an experimental project where we offered internships at our agency for people who had relocated from frontline territories.
During her internship, Yulia demonstrated fantastic skills, and we invited her to stay with us to contribute her talents and help make the world a better place to live

Nastya Kolomiiets

Account manager

With over three years of marketing experience, Nastya is skilled in ATL, BTL, and TTL projects. She excels in client communication and teamwork, ensuring all objectives are met within the set timeframes, scope, and budget.
Nastya’s dedication and strategic approach make her an invaluable asset to any project, consistently delivering outstanding results.

Anna Diachenko

Account Manager

Anna has extensive experience with digital products, especially educational ones. She played a significant role in developing the Kyiv Projector Institute for a long time.
However, her true passion has always been complex, comprehensive communication projects that drive the world forward.

Seva Medvediev

Senior Copywritter

Seva is a strong creative copywriter with about 6 years of experience in creative, during which time he has not only worked with such brands as UNICEF, Vodafone, Mastercard, METRO Cash & Carry, OTP-bank, Intertop, Foxtrot, Carlsberg Group, Galychyna and others, but has also been recognized with significant international awards.

Currently, Seva is serving our country during a full-scale war as a member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, where he continues to develop his communication talent for the benefit of the country.

These are just digital copies of our good people, but even they are so nice! You are lucky if you're going to meet them for real. And if you're going to work with them you are about to experience splendor.

Just look at this awards they have earned!

Our clients aren’t just names; they’re visionaries. Meeting them is a privilege, working with them is inspiring.