Hello,
I'm Simona Bunardzhieva
I'm Simona Bunardzhieva
I'm an Executive Producer, Business Founder & CEO and a Freelance Illustrator, based out of Berkeley, CA.
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Executive Producer,
GMUNK Studio, Inc.
GMUNK Studio, Inc.
3+ years
In 2023 I teamed up with the visionary artist GMUNK as his Executive Producer and have been working with him since. I have produced some of his most notable projects like his concert visuals for Billie Eilish and Eric Prydz, as well as his biggest project to date - VFX graphics for Disney's motion picture TRON: Ares, where I led a team of up to 16 people while working on a multimillion-dollar budget, bringing the graphics from concept to final completion.
As an Executive Producer, I oversaw all aspects of project execution, including managing budgets, leading negotiations, coordinating security audits, securing appropriate insurance coverage, and handling vendor payments, while ensuring that all deliverables were completed and submitted on schedule.
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Business Founder & CEO, Papergem
5+ years
In 2020, after discovering that most conventional wrapping paper out there is not recyclable, I founded my sustainable stationery brand, Papergem. I developed a line of products made from 100% recycled paper that is fully compostable and biodegradable, combining refined, elegant design with environmentally responsible production.
Since its launch, Papergem has grown to over 100 SKUs and is carried in more than 100 stores across the United States, as well as in Canada and Europe, including highly curated retailers such as San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and McNally Jackson Books.
Valentine's Day collection - tissue paper, notepads and greeting card
Mother's Day collection - tissue paper and greeting card
Tissue paper collection
Washi tape collection
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Freelance Illustrator,
simoneone
16+ years
I’ve created award-winning work across a wide range of platforms, including editorial, children’s books, packaging design, animation, installations, wallpaper design, marketing campaigns, billboards, and large-scale murals. My illustration work is known for its intricate, highly detailed linework and organic compositions, often blending traditional and digital techniques to create immersive, visually rich worlds.
My clients include leading brands such as Adobe, Instagram, Google, Clorox, Lightform, Kobe Bryant, Prada, Bloomingdale's, Away travel, Senreve, and Sézane, among others. I've spoken about my work at design conferences like OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Bett Show.
Handpainted mural at Adobe HQ
Illustration for Kobe Bryant's book Epoca
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Learn more about my career
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Are you interested in working together? Let's talk!
Thank you!