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I was born in Nanjing, China, and studied Visual Communication at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou from 2008 to 2012. In 2014 I moved to Berlin to study at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, where I completed my Meisterschüler of Arts and focused on Illustration and Moving Images. Today I live in Berlin and work as an illustrator and graphic designer, creating visual identities, editorial layouts, and motion design for clients and personal projects. I have served as a jury member for the Japan Illustration Award in 2021 and continue collaborating with colleagues across Europe and Asia.…I was born in Nanjing, China, and studied Visual Communication at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou from 2008 to 2012. In 2014 I moved to Berlin to study at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, where I completed my Meisterschüler of Arts and focused on Illustration and Moving Images. Today I live in Berlin and work as an illustrator and graphic designer, creating visual identities, editorial layouts, and motion design for clients and personal projects. I have served as a jury member for the Japan Illustration Award in 2021 and continue collaborating with colleagues across Europe and Asia.

Ailun Jiang

PRO

Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I was born in Nanjing, China, and studied Visual Communication at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou from 2008 to 2012. In 2014 I moved to Berlin to study at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, where I completed my Meisterschüler of Arts and focused on Illustration and Moving Images. Today I live in Berlin and work as an illustrator and graphic designer, creating visual identities, editorial layouts, and motion design for clients and personal projects. I have served as a jury member for the Japan Illustration Award in 2021 and continue collaborating with colleagues across Europe and Asia.…I was born in Nanjing, China, and studied Visual Communication at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou from 2008 to 2012. In 2014 I moved to Berlin to study at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, where I completed my Meisterschüler of Arts and focused on Illustration and Moving Images. Today I live in Berlin and work as an illustrator and graphic designer, creating visual identities, editorial layouts, and motion design for clients and personal projects. I have served as a jury member for the Japan Illustration Award in 2021 and continue collaborating with colleagues across Europe and Asia.

Next availability:

September 1, 2026

Berlin, Germany

I was born in Nanjing, China, and studied Visual Communication at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou from 2008 to 2012. In 2014 I moved to Berlin to study at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, where I completed my Meisterschüler of Arts and focused on Illustration and Moving Images.

Today I live in Berlin and work as an illustrator and graphic designer, creating visual identities, editorial layouts, and motion design for clients and personal projects. I have served as a jury member for the Japan Illustration Award in 2021 and continue collaborating with colleagues across Europe and Asia.

Skills

Book Illustration

Character Design

Editorial Illustration

3D Model

Experience Level

Book Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Intermediate

3D Model

Intermediate

Logo

Intermediate

Language

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator, Motion- & Graphic Design at Ailun Jiang Illustration, Motion- & Graphic Design

December 1, 2024 - Present

Provide illustration, motion design and graphic design services for clients and personal projects; focus on narrative visuals and brand identity.

Freelance Designer / Motion Designer

February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020

Short-term freelance illustration and motion design projects.

Graphic Designer at Zhejiang Hanlinbode Information Technology Co., Ltd

July 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012

Created visual identity, branding and UI visuals for a Hangzhou-based tech company, contributing to marketing materials and product visuals.

Graphic Designer at Jiangsu Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd

July 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011

Developed promotional materials, posters and stage visuals for a large performing arts organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art Design at Zhejiang University

September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012

Meisterschüler of Arts, Illustration & Moving Images at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin

October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2024

Qualifications

Talents Award, Annual Multimedia Award 2025

January 1, 2025 - May 13, 2026

Merit Award, the 11th Hiii Illustration International Competition (Hangzhou, China)

January 1, 2021 - May 13, 2026

Schönstes Buchdesign, Young Storyteller Award 2024

January 1, 2024 - May 13, 2026

Distinguished Merit, 3×3 International Illustration Annual No.21

January 1, 2021 - May 13, 2026

Gold Cube, ADC Art Directors Club 100th Annual Awards