I'm a costume designer and character artist with a strong passion for uniting concept, storytelling, and craftsmanship. I love blending concept, narrative, and craft to bring characters to life on stage, screen and paper. My process moves from the energy of raw ideas to focused precision, always with the aim of creating meaningful narratives that inspire connection. I also use music and art to spark creativity, and drawing helps me communicate ideas clearly, as well as provide a sense of calm and focus.…

Asta Bertelsen

I'm a costume designer and character artist with a strong passion for uniting concept, storytelling, and craftsmanship. I love blending concept, narrative, and craft to bring characters to life on stage, screen and paper. My process moves from the energy of raw ideas to focused precision, always with the aim of creating meaningful narratives that inspire connection. I also use music and art to spark creativity, and drawing helps me communicate ideas clearly, as well as provide a sense of calm and focus.…

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I’m a costume designer and character artist with a strong passion for uniting concept, storytelling, and craftsmanship. I love blending concept, narrative, and craft to bring characters to life on stage, screen and paper.

My process moves from the energy of raw ideas to focused precision, always with the aim of creating meaningful narratives that inspire connection. I also use music and art to spark creativity, and drawing helps me communicate ideas clearly, as well as provide a sense of calm and focus.

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Language

Danish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Costume Assistant at Netherlander Theatre
February 22, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Costume Designer - Internship at The Duchess, The Serpent & The Crow (Theatre Production)
January 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Concept development and costume design; planning and budgeting; personal assistant for The Who's Tommy on Broadway; runner and assistant at fittings; creative assistant.
Freelance Fashion Designer at SOF Media / GISOU
December 31, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Creating styles for GISOU campaigns.
Set Designer at Freelance / House of CB Campaigns
December 31, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Creating set pieces for the House of CB Holiday Campaign.
2D Character Artist at Tactile Games
December 31, 2023 - September 9, 2025
Character design and illustration; implementation and animation in Spine; feedback and mentoring of new artists.
Freelance Fashion Designer at GISOU
December 31, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Creating styles for GISOU campaign

Education

Fashion Designer at Copenhagen Academy of Fashion Design
August 6, 2023 - June 20, 2025
BA: Production Design at Royal Danish Academy of Design, Copenhagen
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Fashion Design (Pattern Making, Draping, Tech Packs) at Copenhagen Academy of Fashion
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BA at Royal Danish Academy of Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Certificate at Copenhagen Academy of Fashion
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other, Manufacturing
    paper Costume and Fashion Designer
    Combined portfolio showcasing projects in costume and fashion design. Includes school projects and freelance.…
    paper Character Artist and Illustrator
    Visual art portfolio. Showcasing work from the game industry: Tactile Games and Geek Flavor Games. Also includes personal work (illustrations and sketches).…