Thomas R.

Freelance Designer & Senior Art Director

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Aug 2019 - Present
6 years 5 months

Freelance Designer & Senior Art Director

  • Provides clients with tailored design and art direction services.
  • Specializes in brand identity, motion graphics, and visual storytelling.
  • Collaborates with agencies to deliver innovative campaigns.
  • Utilizes tools such as After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator.
  • Offers expertise in strategic brand positioning and creative communication solutions.
Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
2 years

Competence Teamlead & Senior Art Director

Dan Pearlman Group

  • Led the competence team in branding and communication projects.
  • Directed and managed visual storytelling for clients.
  • Oversaw creative design processes and campaign development.
  • Worked with high-profile clients to deliver strategic and impactful designs.
Mar 2016 - Jul 2017
1 year 5 months

Teamlead Design

Brands4friends / Ebay Inc.

  • Led the design team, ensuring high-quality output and creativity.
  • Focused on team management and people development.
  • Drove innovative design solutions across various media platforms.
Apr 2013 - Feb 2016
2 years 11 months

Teamlead Campaign Communication

Brands4friends / Ebay Inc.

  • Headed the campaign communication team.
  • Developed and executed creative campaigns for brands.
  • Oversaw the design of marketing materials and promotional content.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align communication strategies with business goals.
Apr 2010 - Mar 2013
3 years

Art Director

Brands4friends / Ebay Inc.

  • Led creative projects focusing on print and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Managed the design team and ensured brand consistency.
  • Played a key role in developing strategic concepts for communications.
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
7 months

Senior Motion Designer

Brands4friends

  • Focused on creating motion graphics and typography.
  • Designed and edited videos for campaigns and brand promotions.
  • Collaborated with the creative team to produce engaging visual content.
Apr 2008 - Aug 2009
1 year 5 months

Freelance Designer

  • Worked with multiple clients and agencies on visual communication projects.
  • Specialized in graphic design, brand design, and art direction.
  • Delivered unique creative solutions tailored for each client.
Mar 2007 - Mar 2008
1 year 1 month

Junior Art Director

Smack Communications

  • Created visual concepts and designs for campaigns.
  • Worked closely with senior creatives on projects.
  • Gained experience in art direction and project implementation.
Mar 2005 - Aug 2005
6 months

Intern

Flora&Fauna Visions

  • Assisted in various design tasks.
  • Developed skills related to visual communication and creative processes.

Summary

I’m a Berlin-based freelance designer and senior art director with extensive experience who captures the essence of your brand with a strategic yet highly creative approach that embodies both functionality and visual richness.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2000 - Feb 2007

University of Applied Sciences, Potsdam

Diploma, Dipl.-Designer · Visual Communication · Potsdam, Germany · 1.6 (very good)

Oct 1998 - Oct 1999

University of Applied Sciences, Cottbus

Architecture · Cottbus, Germany

Jun 1997 - Jun 1997

Ludwig-Leichhardt High School

Cottbus, Germany

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