Bickerstaff.346

Okay, we see you’re a deep digger seeking some extra information. Then, let’s go through the «responsible» part because that one is significant.

For us, that means responsibility not only for your brand and business goals (that one is definitely important too, don’t worry) but also for the world around us.

Here in Bickerstaff.298 we know

the real power of creativity and the fact that a creative idea can not only be funny or extremely beautiful but also ruining and dangerous or magically healing and inspiring. We believe in both the devastating and divine power of creativity and accept the responsibility that
comes with power.

After all, as they say, the Earth without creativity is just a piece of stone covered with billions of small, busy and stressed meatballs… (ok, maybe it is us who say so, but the idea is very massive,
you should agree)

If we get deeper here, we deliver two types of products

Suits perfectly for deep strategic work, massive creative campaigns, or non-standard projects (like conquering the world or so)

Here are just the two of us: you and our team. Nothing interrupts this duo.
We work toward your goal without any extra interventions from outside or side members

Suits perfectly for long-term marketing goals, bringing to life the brand's strategy and all the routine creative tasks.
So, choose your creative fighter, and let's finish the goal.

This one is exceptional. In this product, we start with forming an in-house creative team specially for you (by forming, we mean everything from understanding whom you need to finding, interviewing, and teaching the perfect candidates) and going further, three of us: you, your in-house team and Bickerstaff power for creative direction, expertise, and support.

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

Chief Growth Officer

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.

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.

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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.

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Maria Kochurenko

Head of Strategy

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.

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Anastasiia Filenkova

Strategist

Anastasiia is a strategist with multidisciplinary approach in research and design. With 7+ years in journalism, she dives deep into businesses, uncovering their essence. She has worked with indie and major brands, cultural initiatives, and governmental programs. Has a soft spot for conceptual art and 3D-scanning.

Vlad Minchev

Senior Creative

Spent last 11 years ideating every day. Vlad is renowned for working on impactful social projects, like Crime Without Punishment, that reached NATO, the European Commission, branding projects, like Esculab and Zernari, integrated campaigns for Etnodim, Halychyna, Vodafone, Tabletochki, Безбар’єрність, Mondelez and many others. He made some noise at Golden Drum, ADC NY & UA, Effie Ukraine, Ad Black Sea and KIAF. AI-enthusiast & music-anime-gaming-food-volleyball-traveling-baguette-science-people-lover.

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.

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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.

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Andrii Bezliudnyi

Senior Creative Enzyme

Andriy is a bee-lover and beetle-keeper, which is why he won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, Epica Awards, and Comm Arts. 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.

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.

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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.

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Anna Diachenko

Project 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.

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Diana Siryk

Project Manager

Diana is a project manager and producer who knows how to bring teams together and keep even the most intense projects feeling like a sea breeze, not a storm. She’s worked in communication and brand teams on the corporate side and now tackles challenges of any scale in a creative agency. Beyond that, she develops fundraising initiatives for the military because she believes creativity isn’t just about selling — it’s about making a difference.

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Maryna Panchenko

Project Manager

Maryna once cracked crimes with DNA as a forensic expert — like Dexter, but strictly on the right side of the law 😈🧬 Her love for creativity led her into project management 🏄‍♀️ where she’s on a mission to make even the trickiest processes smooth and human-friendly. Deadlines? Achievable (at least in theory☝️🌝). She loves structured workflows, but even more — people she creates them for ☺️ Also, she speaks fluent emoji! 🧡😉

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!