I was born in Nanjing, China, and developed a love for images early on. In 2008 I studied Visual Communication at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, and in 2014 I continued my education at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, where I completed my Meisterschüler of Arts and began focusing on Illustration and Moving Images. Today I live in Berlin and work as an illustrator and graphic designer. I’ve served as a jury member for the Japan Illustration Award 2021 and continue to explore storytelling through visuals.

Ailun Jiang

I was born in Nanjing, China, and developed a love for images early on. In 2008 I studied Visual Communication at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, and in 2014 I continued my education at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, where I completed my Meisterschüler of Arts and began focusing on Illustration and Moving Images. Today I live in Berlin and work as an illustrator and graphic designer. I’ve served as a jury member for the Japan Illustration Award 2021 and continue to explore storytelling through visuals.

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I was born in Nanjing, China, and developed a love for images early on. In 2008 I studied Visual Communication at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, and in 2014 I continued my education at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, where I completed my Meisterschüler of Arts and began focusing on Illustration and Moving Images.

Today I live in Berlin and work as an illustrator and graphic designer. I’ve served as a jury member for the Japan Illustration Award 2021 and continue to explore storytelling through visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Self-employed (Berlin, Germany)
December 1, 2024 - Present
Illustration, branding and design for diverse clients; ongoing freelance projects in editorial, publishing, and digital media.
Freelance Illustrator at Tuttle Publishing
December 1, 2024 - Present
Illustration, motion- & graphic design work for book publishing and related media.
Motion Designer at Kathi Kæppel Studio
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Motion design work combining illustration and moving images for campaigns and branding.
Graphic Designer at Zhejiang Hanlinbode Information Technology Co., Ltd
July 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Graphic design work for corporate materials and digital media.
Grafikdesigner at Jiangsu Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd
July 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Graphic design work for performing arts group materials and branding.
Graphic Designer at Jiangsu Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd
July 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Graphic design work for a Nanjing-based performing arts organization, focusing on branding and collateral.

Education

Bachelor at Zhejiang University
January 1, 2008 - October 31, 2025
Master of Arts at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin
January 1, 2014 - October 31, 2025
Bachelor in Visual Communication at Zhejiang University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Master of Arts at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin
January 1, 2014 - November 5, 2025
Visual Communication at Zhejiang University
January 1, 2008 - December 8, 2025
Master of Arts at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin
January 1, 2014 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication at Zhejiang University
January 1, 2008 - December 8, 2025
Master of Arts in Illustration and Moving Images at Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin
January 1, 2014 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Art Design at Zhejiang University
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012
Meisterschüler of Arts at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2024
Meisterschüler of Arts at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts / Master of Arts in Visual Communication at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Art Design at Zhejiang University
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts at Zhejiang University
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012
Meisterschüler of Arts at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2024

Qualifications

Jury member, Japan Illustration Award
January 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Distinction, Joseph Binder Award 2024 for Graphic Design & Illustration
January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Derits Award, The 11th International Illustration Competition
January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Talents Award, Annual Multimedia Award 2025
January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Schönstes Buchdesign, Young Story Teller Award 2024
January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Distinction, 3x3 International Illustration Annual No.21
January 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Gold Cube, ADC Art Directors Club 100th Annual Awards
January 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Grand Winner, NYX MARCOM AWARDS
January 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Auszeichnung, ADC Art Directors Club Talent Award 2021
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
Dold Award, Japan Illustration Award 2020
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
Red Dot Design Award, Brands & Communication Design 2020
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
Bronze Award, Joseph Binder Award 2020 for Graphic Design & Illustration
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
Indigo Design Award 2020 (Gold in Storyboarding, Gold in Illustration; Silver in Mix Media/Moving Image)
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
The Applied Art Student Awards 2020
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025
C1 German Proficiency (CEFR)
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Talents Award, Annual Multimedia Award 2025
January 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026
Merit Award, the 11th Hiii Illustration International Competition
January 1, 2021 - April 23, 2026
Schönstes Buchdesign, Young Storyteller Award 2024
January 1, 2024 - April 23, 2026
Distinguished Merit, 3×3 International Illustration Annual No.21
January 1, 2021 - April 23, 2026
Gold Cube, ADC Art Directors Club 100th Annual Awards
January 1, 2020 - April 23, 2026
Grand Winner, NYX Marcom Awards
January 1, 2020 - April 23, 2026
Gold Award, Japan Illustration Award 2020
January 1, 2020 - April 23, 2026
Red Dot Design Award, Brands & Communication Design 2020
January 1, 2020 - April 23, 2026
Bronze Award, Joseph Binder Award 2020 für Grafik Design & Illustration
January 1, 2020 - April 23, 2026
Indigo Design Award 2020
January 1, 2020 - April 23, 2026
Applied Arts · Fall 2020
January 1, 2020 - April 23, 2026
The Applied Art Student Awards 2020
January 1, 2020 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other