Elina Imre

Bold visuals. Four languages. One designer — at home in hospitality

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Designing with intent and cultural intelligence

I'm a senior graphic designer with deep roots in the global travel and hospitality industry. My work lives at the intersection of branding, print, and digital — shaping visual identities for multi-brand hospitality groups that speak to different guests, markets, and moods.

What sets me apart: I design and communicate natively in four languages — English, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Russian. That means your brand story doesn't just translate; it lands culturally, every time.

I'm currently open to part-time projects and freelance contracts. Whether you're building a brand from scratch or evolving an existing identity, I'd love to talk.

15+
Years fine art
7+
Years freelance
50+
Commissions
Language markets
Coffee consumed
Elina Imre — Senior Graphic Designer
International Travel Group
10+ years · Multiple brands

Selected International Exhibitions

Exhibiting Artist — Arts DAO Fest · Dubai
2023

Exhibiting Artist

Arts DAO Fest · Dubai

Selected to showcase digital illustrations at Dubai's first large-scale decentralised art festival. Brought digital-native work into a physical, high-profile gallery setting alongside the Arts DAO community.

International Artist Showcase — New York City
2024

International Artist Showcase

New York City

Chosen through a competitive curatorial process to exhibit at one of the world's largest digital art gatherings in New York City — participating in the global Artist Showcase alongside international creators.

Times Square Billboard Feature — New York City
2025

Times Square Billboard Feature

New York City

Selected from a global pool of creators to have digital artwork featured on the iconic Times Square billboards, reaching an audience of thousands in the heart of New York City.

One designer. Four languages

No translation delays. No cultural blind spots. I create original content in all four languages — each with native fluency, not a workflow.

English
English
Türkçe
Turkish
Українська
Ukrainian
Русский
Russian

This means your brand can speak authentically to markets across Europe, Central Asia, and beyond, without ever losing its voice.

My niche

A decade inside the world's most visual industry

My day-to-day is inside one of the most complex visual environments in hospitality: an international travel operator managing multiple hotel brands across different demographics, markets, and price points — from luxury resort guests to savvy corporate travellers.

Client names are confidential due to NDA, but the experience and depth of work are very much on the table.

Tools & Software

AiIllustrator
PsPhotoshop
IdInDesign
PrProcreate

My specialisation

Multi-brand architecture & guidelines

Seasonal campaign design at scale

Designing for culturally diverse audiences

Balancing brand consistency with market adaptation

B2B and B2C brand differentiation

Print + digital + social integration

Services

Brand identity & logo design
Visual identity systems & guidelines
Print design & production-ready files
Digital campaign design
Social media design systems
Multilingual content creation
Brand audits & creative consultations

I take on a limited number of projects to maintain quality. Reach out early.

Four disciplines. One cohesive vision

01

Brand Identity

Cohesive brand systems from strategy through to final assets. I specialise in multi-tier brand architecture and the nuanced differentiation between luxury, lifestyle, and value positioning.

02

Print Design

Premium print collateral that commands attention — brochures, menus, wayfinding, and seasonal campaigns. Delivered production-ready, every time.

03

Digital Marketing

Campaign visuals, display advertising, email templates, and landing pages. Designed for conversion, built for brand consistency across every touchpoint.

04

Social Media

Platform-native content systems designed to perform in multiple languages and markets. From Instagram to LinkedIn, content that looks on-brand and feels native.

Featured Projects

SILANKA — Jewelry Brand Identity — image 1
Brand Identity

SILANKA — Jewelry Brand Identity

SILANKA is a Ukrainian brand of handcrafted beaded necklaces, reviving the tradition of the Silyanka — a centuries-old symbol of Ukrainian cultural heritage. The brand needed a complete identity system that would honour that heritage while feeling contemporary across digital and physical touchpoints. The central challenge was authenticity: a brand that reads as unmistakably Ukrainian without leaning on cliché. The logo draws from the Tryzub (Ukrainian national trident), reinterpreted through geometric folk motifs — diamond and arrow forms that echo traditional embroidery patterns. It holds up in full colour, monochrome, and laser-engraved on wood. From there the identity extended across every brand touchpoint: custom wooden packaging to reflect the handmade, sustainable nature of the product; transparent sticker labels; a wax seal for premium packaging; and a full Instagram template suite. The result is a cohesive system that scales from a hand-stamped card to a social media campaign — consistent, rooted, and distinctly SILANKA.

Deliverables

Logo design & brand guidelinesColour palette & typography systemWooden packaging design (laser-engraved)Sticker & label designWax seal / stamp designSocial media template suite
Full House (NFT Collection) — image 1
OtherConfidential client

Full House (NFT Collection)

A Hand-Drawn Tribute to Cultural Icons Full House is a premium collection of 53 unique portraits reimagining celebrities as a luxury deck of cards. Each piece was meticulously hand-drawn in Procreate, blending fine-art portraiture with the digital frontier. Highlights: 100% Manual Craftsmanship: Every stroke was hand-applied, ensuring a signature, artisanal feel for every card. Meticulous Detail: Focused on capturing the distinct persona and spirit of each icon through high-detail digital painting. Dual-Nature Assets: Fully optimized for the NFT space and formatted as high-resolution, print-ready files for physical decks or gallery displays.

Deliverables

Custom Branding for the SeriesHigh-Resolution Print-Ready FilesOptimized Asset CollectionUnique Digital Portrait
Asian Restaurant - Contemporary Japanese Identity — image 1
Brand IdentityConfidential client

Asian Restaurant - Contemporary Japanese Identity

YUMI is a premium sushi restaurant that blends traditional Japanese artistry with a modern, high-contrast aesthetic. The central identity is built around the "Yabusame" (traditional mounted archery), reinterpreted through a raw, hand-drawn illustration style that suggests both precision and energy. The branding system utilizes a bold palette of crimson, obsidian, and parchment to create a visceral dining atmosphere across both physical and digital touchpoints. From the technical layout of the extensive menu to the environmental signage, the result is a cohesive, high-impact brand that feels both ancient and avant-garde.

Deliverables

• Brand Identity & Custom Illustration: • Menu Design• Environmental Signage• Print Collateral• Brand Guidelines
Event & Large Scale Print Design — image 1
Print DesignConfidential client

Event & Large Scale Print Design

A sustained two-year collaboration focused on scaling a cohesive brand identity across diverse physical environments. The scope of work required a rigorous approach to layout precision, ensuring visual impact stayed consistent from handheld marketing collateral to large-format environmental graphics. By managing technical print specifications for various substrates, high-resolution assets were delivered and optimized for both massive event installations and high-traffic outdoor advertising.

Deliverables

High-impact billboard designLarge-format convention wall graphicsProfessional rollup bannersMarketing flyers & print collateralMulti-year design consultancy

Commercial styles I work with

Alongside my corporate design practice, I take commissions for illustration, portraiture, and bespoke visual assets — combining a decade of fine-art discipline with the tools of the digital canvas.

Monochrome Graphic / Ink
Monochrome Graphic / Ink
Monochrome Graphic / Ink
Traditional Fine Art

Monochrome Graphic / Ink

100% hand-drawn detailed linework on paper. A harmonious combination of realistic anatomy and graphic textures — stark, sophisticated contrast that captures the intensity of natural subjects.

Used for

Nature & Wildlife ArtBrand IllustrationsThematic Commissions
Surreal Digital Graphite
Surreal Digital Graphite
Surreal Digital Graphite
Hyper-Detailed / Metaphorical

Surreal Digital Graphite

Hand-drawn using custom brushes simulating traditional graphite and pencil. Merges high-realism portraiture with detailed fantasy symbolism — balancing anatomical precision with atmospheric, smoky depth.

Used for

Dark Art & Fantasy PortraitsAlbum Art & Book CoversConcept Art & Character Design
Urban Pop & Neo-Graffiti
Urban Pop & Neo-Graffiti
Urban Pop & Neo-Graffiti
Digital / High-Energy

Urban Pop & Neo-Graffiti

Bold, maximalist digital work pulsing with the energy of modern street art. Combines vivid, electric colour palettes with the expressive textures of spray paint and digital brushes.

Used for

Social Identity & AvatarsApparel & MerchandiseModern Branding Assets
Vibrant Digital Realism
Vibrant Digital Realism
Vibrant Digital Realism
Contemporary Portraiture

Vibrant Digital Realism

Designed for premium physical production. Lifelike anatomical precision combined with rich, expressive brushwork and saturated colour palettes — crisp and vibrant from screen to print.

Used for

Fine Art Canvas PrintsPersonalized Milestone GiftsLifestyle & Personal Branding
Stylized Vector Illustration
Stylized Vector Illustration
Stylized Vector Illustration
Clean / Vibrant / Scalable

Stylized Vector Illustration

Defined by mathematical curves and crisp lines — a modern, polished aesthetic that maintains perfect quality at any scale. Blends bold flat shapes with subtle shading and luminous highlights.

Used for

Professional Branding & MarketingBook Covers & PackagingCharacter Art & Fan Illustration

What clients say

Elina was very fast and professional. I definitely recommend her and I'll also be returning to her for future work.

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Devendra V.

Elina was a fantastic freelancer to work with, and brought extra flair to my project that I couldn't envision on my own. Highly recommend!

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Kyke J.

I gave Elina some examples of what I was looking for and some guidelines. Then I gave her the freedom to design what she wanted. She is very creative and intelligent. Many different logo concepts and designs were submitted. The board said let's throw out all of these and just look at the last page. The last page was all Elina's design. I highly recommend Elina if you are looking for great communication, excellent use of color and continuous creativity.

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Laurent L.

Get in touch

Let's build something together

Tell me about your project. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Currently open to part-time projects