Illustrating stuff and myself since 1992

Hi there!

My name is Žana Šuran, I am a dedicated graphic designer and illustrator. I pursued my education at the Academy of Arts and Design at the University of Ljubljana, where I refined my skills and cultivated my creative sensibilities.

Since completing my studies, I have had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects. These experiences have broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of the world.

From collaborating with clients across different industries to exploring unique design challenges, each project has contributed to my growth as a designer and artist.

With a keen eye for clean and modern aesthetics, I strive to create visually engaging designs that leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s through illustrations, branding materials, or captivating graphics, my aim is to communicate messages effectively and evoke emotions.

name

ŽANA ŠURAN

date of birth

26. 07. 1992

citizenship

SLOVENIAN

Contact

ZANA.SURAN@GMAIL.COM

education

Academy of arts and design

BA in visual communication/illustration

curriculum vitae

click on the job description opens the assigned responsibilities

April 22 - present

Casino Portorož, PORTOROŽ, Slovenia

  • Upgrading and refreshing the corporate identity for the company with three separate branch offices 

  • Independent design of all visual materials IBNLT:

    • visual identity for events and promotional activities

    • social media content 

    • small scale printing materials such as business cards, gift cards, flyers, leaflets and posters

    • large scale printing materials such as billboards, flags, car wraps and roll-ups

  • Independent printing and cutting of all the small scale printing materials

  • Creation of simple promotional videos and simple animations

  • Upgrading and refreshing the corporate identity for the company with three separate branch offices 

  • Independent design of all visual materials IBNLT:

    • visual identity for events and promotional activities

    • social media content 

    • small scale printing materials such as business cards, gift cards, flyers, leaflets and posters

    • large scale printing materials such as billboards, flags, car wraps and roll-ups

  • Independent printing and cutting of all the small scale printing materials

  • Creation of simple promotional videos and simple animations

march 18 - present

  • Seeking out client work

  • Independent ideation, design and implementation

  • File system management

  • Achieving positive results and keeping returning clients

  • Seeking out client work

  • Independent ideation, design and implementation

  • File system management

  • Achieving positive results and keeping returning clients

january 22 - may 23

Gallery Salsaverde, IZOLA, Slovenia

  • Assistance in conducting gallery openings

  • Learned about gallery management

  • Assistance in conducting gallery openings

  • Learned about gallery management

august 21 - december 21

Regional development center, KOPER, Slovenia

  • Lectures and workshops about entrepreneurship and business management

  • Essential skills and knowledge for running a successful business

  • Applying the knowledge to running a freelance business in the field of graphic design and illustration

  • Lectures and workshops about entrepreneurship and business management

  • Essential skills and knowledge for running a successful business

  • Applying the knowledge to running a freelance business in the field of graphic design and illustration

november 20 - march 21

Teleperformance Lisbon, LISBON, Portugal

  • Working for one of the largest online stores for printed personalized products in Europe

  • Carrying out work for the English market in the English language

  • Excellent results in productivity, winning the “best performer” award in December, the busiest month

  • Working for one of the largest online stores for printed personalized products in Europe

  • Carrying out work for the English market in the English language

  • Excellent results in productivity, winning the “best performer” award in December, the busiest month

september 20 - october 20

MEI Europa, SINTRA, Portugal

  • Help in designing the overall identity for the new website

  • Independent graphic design and photo editing for the web

  • Help in designing the overall identity for the new website

  • Independent graphic design and photo editing for the web

january 20 - september 20

Associação QE, LISBON, Portugal

  • Help in the development of creative activities and their implementation

  • Assistance in caring for people with special needs

  • Living in a foreign environment and learning Portuguese

  • Help in the development of creative activities and their implementation

  • Assistance in caring for people with special needs

  • Living in a foreign environment and learning Portuguese

march 19 - december 19

Youth centre Koper, KOPER, Slovenia

  • Improving the visual identity of the center

  • Designing the visual identity of the monthly magazine

  • Designing the visual identity of seven events

    • fashion competition,

    • fashion show,

    • four-day festival and more

  • Improving activity on two Facebook pages

  • Contributed to managing a group of volunteers and two interns

  • Organization of a local event called “Lavender Festival”

  • Working on multiple projects at the same time

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  • Improving the visual identity of the center

  • Designing the visual identity of the monthly magazine

  • Designing the visual identity of seven events

    • fashion competition,

    • fashion show,

    • four-day festival and more

  • Improving activity on two Facebook pages

  • Contributed to managing a group of volunteers and two interns

  • Organization of a local event called “Lavender Festival”

  • Working on multiple projects at the same time

 

september 18 - november 18

goldfisch ART GmbH, MARBURG, Germany

  • Execution of small graphic orders and conceptual cooperation in the design of advertising material and advertisements

  • Design assistance for major clients such as the Municipality of Marburg, the University of Marburg and others

  • Deepening the knowledge of using Adobe programs and Wacom tablets Work with Windows and MacOS

  • Execution of small graphic orders and conceptual cooperation in the design of advertising material and advertisements

  • Design assistance for major clients such as the Municipality of Marburg, the University of Marburg and others

  • Deepening the knowledge of using Adobe programs and Wacom tablets Work with Windows and MacOS

july 18 - december 18

LJUBLJANA Slovenia & MARGURG Germany

  • Gaining experience in your field of work

  • Getting to know work in a group; team building

  • Learning about problem solving and conflict management

  • Living in a foreign environment and learning German

  • Gaining experience in your field of work

  • Getting to know work in a group; team building

  • Learning about problem solving and conflict management

  • Living in a foreign environment and learning German

may 18 - december 18

TEDx Ljubljana, LJUBLJANA, Slovenia

  • Help in creating a visual identity for the TEDxLjubljana 2018 event

  • Design of visual material and printed materials such as final presentation, sponsorship document, roll-ups and more

  • Help with the organization of the event itself

  • Help in creating a visual identity for the TEDxLjubljana 2018 event

  • Design of visual material and printed materials such as final presentation, sponsorship document, roll-ups and more

  • Help with the organization of the event itself

past - 2018

  • Salesperson and promotor

    • good results in promotion and sales in a cosmetics store

    • cashier work

    • office work;

      • in charge of stock inventory

  • Various summer student jobs as salesperson or shop assistant and bartender

  • Tattoo shop assistant

  • Salesperson and promotor

    • good results in promotion and sales in a cosmetics store

    • cashier work

    • office work;

      • in charge of stock inventory

  • Various summer student jobs as salesperson or shop assistant and bartender

  • Tattoo shop assistant

digital skills

adobe Photoshop 80%
Adobe Illustrator 70%
Adobe indesign 90%
wordpress 60%
Adobe premiere 60%
wacom 90%

qualities

  • Detail oriented
  • Independent
  • Reliable
  • Good communicator
  • Fast learner
  • Creative thinker

interests

  • Environmental protection
  • Personal development
  • Human behaviour
  • Good music 
  • Comedy
  • Rollerskating

language skills

Slovenian . native
english . c1
italian . b1