josephinehelfricht.de – I'm a Berlin-based illustrator and visual storyteller with a focus on expressive illustration, Wimmelbilder, digital and print media, and creative concept development. I create graphic novels, branding, social media content, and product design, including postcards, vector graphics, logos, and children’s books. My work combines narrative storytelling, brand-oriented design, and hands-on illustrative techniques, setting me apart from other designers. I studied Illustration at the Design Akademie Berlin and have collaborated with clients in education, publishing, healthcare, and cultural initiatives. **Employment and Project Experience** **Freelance Illustrator & Visual Designer** Berlin, Germany | 2019 – Present - Designed Wimmelbilder, graphic novels, vector graphics, logos, and print campaigns. - Produced postcards for the Frankfurt Book Fair and created a self-published children’s book. - Painted porcelain and integrated traditional illustration techniques into projects. - Collaborated with Klett Kinderbuchverlag, TU Berlin, PepsiMax, Fritz Kola, and other clients. **Internship – Bildbad / Animation Project** Berlin, Germany | 2020 - Produced animation sequences and designed postcards for events and publications. **Internship – Franziska Biermann / Illustration** Berlin, Germany | 2019 - Illustrated album covers and assisted with children’s media projects.

JosephineHelfricht

josephinehelfricht.de – I'm a Berlin-based illustrator and visual storyteller with a focus on expressive illustration, Wimmelbilder, digital and print media, and creative concept development. I create graphic novels, branding, social media content, and product design, including postcards, vector graphics, logos, and children’s books. My work combines narrative storytelling, brand-oriented design, and hands-on illustrative techniques, setting me apart from other designers. I studied Illustration at the Design Akademie Berlin and have collaborated with clients in education, publishing, healthcare, and cultural initiatives. **Employment and Project Experience** **Freelance Illustrator & Visual Designer** Berlin, Germany | 2019 – Present - Designed Wimmelbilder, graphic novels, vector graphics, logos, and print campaigns. - Produced postcards for the Frankfurt Book Fair and created a self-published children’s book. - Painted porcelain and integrated traditional illustration techniques into projects. - Collaborated with Klett Kinderbuchverlag, TU Berlin, PepsiMax, Fritz Kola, and other clients. **Internship – Bildbad / Animation Project** Berlin, Germany | 2020 - Produced animation sequences and designed postcards for events and publications. **Internship – Franziska Biermann / Illustration** Berlin, Germany | 2019 - Illustrated album covers and assisted with children’s media projects.

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josephinehelfricht.de – I’m a Berlin-based illustrator and visual storyteller with a focus on expressive illustration, Wimmelbilder, digital and print media, and creative concept development. I create graphic novels, branding, social media content, and product design, including postcards, vector graphics, logos, and children’s books. My work combines narrative storytelling, brand-oriented design, and hands-on illustrative techniques, setting me apart from other designers. I studied Illustration at the Design Akademie Berlin and have collaborated with clients in education, publishing, healthcare, and cultural initiatives.

Employment and Project Experience
Freelance Illustrator & Visual Designer

Berlin, Germany | 2019 – Present

  • Designed Wimmelbilder, graphic novels, vector graphics, logos, and print campaigns.

  • Produced postcards for the Frankfurt Book Fair and created a self-published children’s book.

  • Painted porcelain and integrated traditional illustration techniques into projects.

  • Collaborated with Klett Kinderbuchverlag, TU Berlin, PepsiMax, Fritz Kola, and other clients.

Internship – Bildbad / Animation Project
Berlin, Germany | 2020

  • Produced animation sequences and designed postcards for events and publications.

Internship – Franziska Biermann / Illustration
Berlin, Germany | 2019

  • Illustrated album covers and assisted with children’s media projects.
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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Animation & Illustration Internship at Bildbad Animation & Illustration
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Production of animated promotional films and design of postcards for the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Illustration Internship at Franziska Biermann & Eddimusik
September 1, 2022 - December 20, 2022
Album cover design, layout development, and social media content design.
Exhibition & Installation Internship at Katrin Sohn & SellaBerlin
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Concept and setup of a designer furniture exhibition, including supervision of school classes.
Fashion Design & Workshop Internship – Fashion Week Internship at NIX Design
December 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014
Assisted in fashion design and provided support during Fashion Week.
Volunteer graphic designer for print and digital campaigns at Lern-Fair e.V.
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Designed web and social media visuals, organization logo, and illustrations.
Volunteer Graphic Designer at Lebendige Gropiusstadt & Kubus GmbH
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed vector graphics, merchandise, icons, and a range of printed materials.
Volunteer Brand Designer at Baum Entscheid Berlin
March 1, 2024 - Present
Specializes in logo design and print media, creating strong visual identities and high-quality print-ready materials.

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    uniE621 Woodstockposter 2022
    Designed a multi-layered screen-printed poster for a university comic project, reimagining the original Woodstock lineup to match the comic’s style. ScreenPrinting ComicArt PosterDesign Woodstock Illustration