I'm Anja Schumacher, a designer and illustrator with a strong background in visual communication and branding. I thrive when working hands-on on design and illustration or when leading cross-functional design teams to deliver consistent brand experiences. As the founder of Pic-O-Matic, I oversee creative production for global brands, build brand identities, packaging, and digital design solutions, and guide teams of designers, illustrators, and animators to turn strategy into compelling visual experiences.…

Anja Schumacher

I'm Anja Schumacher, a designer and illustrator with a strong background in visual communication and branding. I thrive when working hands-on on design and illustration or when leading cross-functional design teams to deliver consistent brand experiences. As the founder of Pic-O-Matic, I oversee creative production for global brands, build brand identities, packaging, and digital design solutions, and guide teams of designers, illustrators, and animators to turn strategy into compelling visual experiences.…

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I’m Anja Schumacher, a designer and illustrator with a strong background in visual communication and branding. I thrive when working hands-on on design and illustration or when leading cross-functional design teams to deliver consistent brand experiences.

As the founder of Pic-O-Matic, I oversee creative production for global brands, build brand identities, packaging, and digital design solutions, and guide teams of designers, illustrators, and animators to turn strategy into compelling visual experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder of Design Team PIC-O-MATIC at PIC-O-MATIC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and manage a small design agency specializing in visual communication, branding, and graphic design. Oversee creative production for global brands such as Ferrero, PepsiCo, and Dodo Pizza. Lead cross-functional teams of designers, illustrators, and animators. Develop brand identities, packaging, and digital design solutions for international clients, creating brand presentations, corporate materials, and website designs for a wide range of brands and industries.
Creative Concepter at BBDO Moscow
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Concept development and copywriting for integrated advertising campaigns. Collaborated with art directors and creative directors on TV, print, and digital projects for global brands.
Senior Copywriter at Lowe Adventa
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Created advertising concepts and scripts for TV, print, and outdoor campaigns. Supported pitch presentations and campaign development for FMCG and retail clients.
Senior Copywriter at Ogilvy
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Developed creative concepts and content for major international accounts. Worked closely with creative and strategy teams to produce award-winning campaigns.
Founder at Pic-O-Matic (Design Team)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and manage a small design agency specializing in visual communication, branding, and graphic design. Oversee creative production for global brands such as Ferrero, PepsiCo, and Dodo Pizza. Lead cross-functional teams of designers, illustrators, and animators. Develop brand identities, packaging, and digital design solutions for international clients, creating brand presentations, corporate materials, and website designs for a wide range of brands and industries.

Education

Master’s Degree, Screenwriting and Film Production at VGIK Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Philology at Moscow Academy for Humanities and Social Studies
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Master’s Degree, Screenwriting and Film Production at VGIK Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Philology at Moscow Academy for Humanities and Social Studies
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Other, Software & Internet
    paper NEON SIGN Design for a restaurant in Stockholm

    One of my tasks in this project for the Florentine restaurant in Stockholm was to develop a neon sign. To create the neon canvas that now adorns the new restaurant, I created a series of vector illustrations.