Hi, I’m Florian Schanz, a communication designer with over two decades of experience in print and digital media. I help brands build strong identities, from corporate design and logo development to editorial and web concepts. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, engaging visuals that connect with audiences in B2C and B2B contexts. Based in Augsburg, Germany, I work primarily as a freelance art director for a diverse client base including Allianz, PwC, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and educational institutions. My toolkit spans InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, alongside a hands-on approach to branding, publishing, and trade fair media. I love collaborating closely with clients to deliver creative concepts on time and with a friendly, solution-oriented mindset.

Florian Schanz

Hi, I’m Florian Schanz, a communication designer with over two decades of experience in print and digital media. I help brands build strong identities, from corporate design and logo development to editorial and web concepts. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, engaging visuals that connect with audiences in B2C and B2B contexts. Based in Augsburg, Germany, I work primarily as a freelance art director for a diverse client base including Allianz, PwC, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and educational institutions. My toolkit spans InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, alongside a hands-on approach to branding, publishing, and trade fair media. I love collaborating closely with clients to deliver creative concepts on time and with a friendly, solution-oriented mindset.

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Hi, I’m Florian Schanz, a communication designer with over two decades of experience in print and digital media. I help brands build strong identities, from corporate design and logo development to editorial and web concepts. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, engaging visuals that connect with audiences in B2C and B2B contexts.

Based in Augsburg, Germany, I work primarily as a freelance art director for a diverse client base including Allianz, PwC, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and educational institutions. My toolkit spans InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, alongside a hands-on approach to branding, publishing, and trade fair media. I love collaborating closely with clients to deliver creative concepts on time and with a friendly, solution-oriented mindset.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2004 - Present
Freelance art director for a diverse roster of clients in print and digital media; led concept development, branding, editorial design, and trade fair media; collaborated with marketing teams to deliver integrated visual identities across corporate publishing, websites, and campaigns.

Education

Degree in communication design (Diplom) at Technische Hochschule Augsburg (Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg), Germany
September 1, 1998 - July 31, 2003
Studies in fine and applied arts at Ulster University, Belfast (Northern Ireland)
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

German high school diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Education