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June 1, 2026
I’m Gaby Bähler, a Swiss illustrator and animator blending design, illustration, and motion to bring ideas to life. I studied Design/Visual Communication with a diploma in Illustration/Animation at HSLU (Hochschule Luzern Design - Film - Kunst) and have built a career shaping visuals for film, animation, and marketing projects. My work spans freelance illustration, animation production, and in-house graphic roles, always driven by a love for storytelling through images.
Since 2005 I’ve operated Bildrevier as a self-employed Illustration/Animation practice and I’ve held roles from colorist on animation projects to assistant illustrator and in-house graphic designer. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, turning concepts into engaging visuals, and continuously learning new techniques to elevate every project.
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Work Experience
Self-employed Illustrator/Animator/Graphic Designer at Bildrevier
January 1, 2012 - April 30, 2025Self-employed providing illustration, animation and graphic design services.
Employee Marketing at EchoJazz
January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025Image editing, Motion Graphic Design/Animation, Product Photography, Newsletters and Graphics.
Assistant Illustration Fiction at Hochschule Luzern Design & Kunst
September 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012Assistant Illustration Fiction 45%
Artiste Coloriste at LuxAnimation
December 1, 2010 - September 10, 2025Colorist for Titeuf le film; Doncols (Trickfilmstudio).
Graphic-Assistant at Gamag-Management AG (Remimag)
August 1, 2011 - September 10, 2025Inhouse-Graphic for 18 Gamag-Restaurants und Hotels.
Motion Graphic Designer at Denon-Film
January 1, 2007 - September 10, 2025Production of regional commercials and image films.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer/Illustrator at ARBEL Film- und Fernsehverarbeitung
September 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006Freelance motion graphic design for regional commercials
Decoration Designer at Manor Rapperswil
August 1, 1992 - June 30, 1997Decoration designer (part-time).
Decoration Designer at Coop Zürichsee-Linth, Rapperswil
May 6, 1991 - July 31, 1992Decoration designer, supervision of 60 branches
Assistant Illustration Fiction 45% at Hochschule Luzern Design & Kunst
September 30, 2012 - September 11, 2025Assisted Illustration Fiction projects, 45% position.
Artiste Coloriste at LuxAnimation
December 31, 2010 - September 11, 2025Colorist work for Titeuf le film; Trickfilmstudio collaboration with Zep.
Graphic Assistant 50% at Gamag-Management AG (Remimag)
August 31, 2011 - September 11, 2025Inhouse-Graphic for 18 Gamag-Restaurants and Hotels; 50% workload.
Motion Graphic Designer at Denon-Film
December 31, 2007 - September 11, 2025Motion graphic design, postproduction, animation, and graphic work for regional commercials and image films.
Freelancer – Motion Graphic Designer at ARBEL Film- und Fernsehproduktion
December 31, 2005 - September 11, 2025Motion graphic design for regional commercials; concept development and editing with After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
CleanUp Artist / Inbetweens at Swamp Animation Studio
December 31, 2005 - September 11, 2025CleanUp, inbetweens, scan and colour for Giraffes don’t go to Heaven (Philip Delaquis & John Timms).
Decoration Designer at Manor Rapperswil
December 31, 1997 - September 11, 2025Decoration designer (part-time).
Decoration Designer at Coop Zürichsee-Linth, Rapperswil
December 31, 1992 - September 11, 2025Decoration designer; support for 60 branches.
Self-employed Illustrator/Animator at Bildrevier
January 1, 2005 - PresentSelf-employed illustrator/ animator providing illustration, animation and art services for a variety of clients.
Marketing Employee at EchoJazz
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025Image editing (Photoshop), motion design/animation, newsletters, graphics; 20% employment.
Maternity leave
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013Maternity leave
Assistant Illustration at HSLU Design-Film-Kunst
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012Assistant Illustration Fiction; 45%
Artiste Coloriste at LuxAnimation (Titeuf le film)
September 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Colorist for Titeuf le film; production credits with Moonscoop, France 3 Cinéma, Canal +, PointProd SA, RTS; 3 months stay in Doncols, Luxemburg
Graphic-Assistant at Gamag-Management AG
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2011Inhouse-Graphic for 18 Gamag-Restaurants und Hotels (50%)
Motion Graphic Design / Postproduction / Animation / Graphic at Denon-Film
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Production of regional commercials and image films; motion graphics, video editing and related design work
Freelancer Motion Graphic Designer
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Freelance motion graphics for regional commercials; creation of animations, effects, and editing with After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop
CleanUp-Artist / Inbetweens / Colouring at Swamp Animation Studio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Animation cleanup, inbetweens, and colouring for productions such as Giraffes don’t go to Heaven
Decoration Designer (part-time) at Manor, Rapperswil
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997Founder / Self-employed Illustrator, Animator, and Artist at Bildrevier
January 1, 2005 - PresentSelf-employed providing illustration, animation, and art services.
Marketing – Image Editing / Motion Design at EchoJazz
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025Part-time marketing role focusing on image editing in Photoshop, motion design/animation, newsletters, and graphics.
Assistant Illustration (Fiction) at HSLU Design-Film-Kunst
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012Assisted illustration for fiction projects; 45% workload.
Graphic Assistant at Gamag-Management AG
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2011Inhouse-Graphic for 18 Gamag-Restaurants und Hotels.
Animation / Mystery Cove at HSLU Design-Film-Kunst / SUPSI
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009E-learning animation tests, castings, background creation; directing: scene setting, animation and compositing with After Effects; editing and sound design with Final Cut Pro; DVD authoring; design of DVD, flyers, and posters.
Motion Graphic Designer / Postproduction at Denon-Film
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Production of regional commercials and image films; motion graphic design in After Effects; video editing in Final Cut; creating graphics in Photoshop.
Freelancer – Motion Graphic Design at ARBEL photography & film production
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Independent advertising concepts; animations and effects; editing with After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop.
CleanUp-Artist at Swamp Animation Studio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005CleanUp-artist; inbetweens, scan and colour (CTP) for animation projects.
Self-employed Illustrator/Animator/Art at Bildrevier
January 1, 2005 - PresentIndependent artist providing illustration, animation, and art services to clients; project management, client liaison, and delivery of digital and traditional artwork.
Marketing (Image editing, motion design/animation, newsletters, graphics) at EchoJazz Kriens
January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025Responsible for image editing in Photoshop, motion design/animation, newsletters, and graphic assets for marketing campaigns.
Assistant Illustration Fiction at HSLU Design-Film-Kunst
September 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012Assistant in Illustration Fiction; supported animation/film art, including scene setup and layout.
Artiste Coloriste at LuxAnimation, Doncols (Trickfilmstudio)
September 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Colorist for Titeuf le film by Zep; 3 months stay in Doncols, Luxemburg; production involvement with Moonscoop, France 3 Cinéma, Canal +, PointProd SA, RTS.
Graphic-Assistant at Gamag-Management AG (Remimag)
August 1, 2008 - August 31, 2011In-house graphic for 18 Gamag-restaurants and hotels; production of marketing materials.
Animation / E-learning Project Coordinator at HSLU Design-Film-Kunst / SUPSI
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Mystery Cove – E-learning animation tests, castings, and photo shoots; character and background creation in Photoshop; directing scene setting and animation; After Effects compositing; editing and sound design; DVD authoring and design of DVD/discs and promotional materials.
Freelancer – Motion Graphic Design at Various regional clients
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Independent concept development and advertising measures; animations, effects, and editing with After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and related tools.
Clean-Up-Artist, Animations (Inbetweens), Scan and Colour at Swamp Animation Studio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Worked on Giraffes don’t go to Heaven; cleanup, inbetweening, and color work for animation projects.
Decoration Designer at Manor, Rapperswil
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997Decoration design; part-time role in retail environment.
Artiste Coloriste at LuxAnimation, Doncols
September 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Colorist for Titeuf le film; 3 months on-site contribution with production involvement from Moonscoop, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, PointProd, RTS.
Animation Project Contributor at HSLU Design-Film-Kunst / SUPSI
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Mystery Cove E-learning: animation tests, castings, and photo shoots; character and background creation in Photoshop; directing scene setting and layout; animation/compositing in After Effects; editing/sound in Final Cut Pro; DVD design.
Motion Graphic Designer / Postproduction / Animation / Graphic at Denon-Film
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Production of regional commercials and image films; After Effects motion graphics; video editing in Final Cut; Photoshop graphics.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at ARBEL photography & film production
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Independent concept development and advertising measures; creation of animations/effects with After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop.
CleanUp-Artist, Animations (Inbetweens), Scan and Colour (CTP) at Swamp Animation Studio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Work on Giraffes don't go to Heaven; cleanups, inbetweens, color work.
Education
Diploma FH in Illustration/Animation at Hochschule Luzern, Design & Kunst (HSLU/D&K)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Preparatory course in design at ZHDK – Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Primary School at Glarus
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1985Secondary School at Glarus
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1988Commercial employee apprenticeship at Swiss Life, Glarus
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991Preparatory course in design at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHDK)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Diploma FH in Illustration/Animation at HSLU/D&K - Hochschule Luzern, Design & Kunst
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Studies Design/Visual Communication with Diploma FH in Illustration/Animation at HSLU Hochschule Luzern, Design-Film-Kunst
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Preparatory course (basic training in design) at ZHDK – Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Diploma FH in Illustration/Animation at Hochschule Luzern, Design-Film-Kunst
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Preparatory course in design at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHDK)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Diploma FH in Illustration/Animation at HSLU Hochschule Luzern, Design-Film-Kunst
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Preparatory course (basic training in design) at ZHDK – Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Diploma FH in Illustration/Animation (Studies Design/Visual Communication) at HSLU Hochschule Luzern, Design-Film-Kunst
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Preparatory course (basic training in design) at ZHDK – Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Qualifications
Diploma FH in Illustration/Animation
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005HSLU D&K - Hochschule Luzern Design & Kunst
Preparatory course (basic training in design)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001ZHDK - Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Vocational training as Commercial employee
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991Schweiz. Lebensversicherungs- und Rentenanstalt
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other
HSLU Design-Film-Kunst / SUPSI Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana
Mystery Cove E-learning
Animation tests, castings, and photo shoots with the actors, character creation and background creation in Photoshop, directing: scene setting and scene layout, animation and compositing with After Effects, editing and sound design with Final Cut Pro, rendering, DVD authoring with DVD Studio Pro, design of DVD and DVD cover, flyers and posters with Photoshop
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