I’m a Creative Director and Design Consultant with 15+ years of experience shaping products and brands for global companies like ADIDAS and CARIUMA. I work with startups and growing brands to create clear design strategies, scalable products, and meaningful brand experiences — from concept to production.2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Arina Scharff

I’m a Creative Director and Design Consultant with 15+ years of experience shaping products and brands for global companies like ADIDAS and CARIUMA. I work with startups and growing brands to create clear design strategies, scalable products, and meaningful brand experiences — from concept to production.2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

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I’m a Creative Director and Design Consultant with 15+ years of experience shaping products and brands for global companies like ADIDAS and CARIUMA.
I work with startups and growing brands to create clear design strategies, scalable products, and meaningful brand experiences — from concept to production.2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Lead (Consultancy) at Consultancy (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and leads a creative consultancy supporting fashion, lifestyle, and product-focused brands across APAC, EU, and US; develops brand strategy, design systems, and end-to-end campaigns; engages with partners like Disney, National Geographic, Avatar, The Simpsons, and others to deliver cohesive brand experiences across platforms.
Creative Director for Product at Cariuma - Global Footwear Brand
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Led global creative direction for a fast-growing APAC/global footwear brand; shaped brand identity, packaging, and multi-channel campaigns; collaborated with marketing, product, and agencies; developed and documented brand guidelines; mentored teams and presented concepts to senior stakeholders.
Senior Designer, CMF & Footwear at Adidas (Germany)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Contributed to large-scale, performance-driven CMF and footwear design initiatives; collaborated with cross-functional teams across product, marketing, and manufacturing to deliver cohesive concepts; led exploration across materials, color, and finish; mentored junior designers.

Education

BA Product Design at Berlin Weissensee School of Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
BA Industrial Design at Munich University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Diploma (Master) with Honors – Fine Arts & Design at Russia
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Brand & Graphic Design Studies at Capital Financial Academy of the Humanities, Russia
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education