I am René Bauer, a creative professional with a diploma in Graphic and Communication Design from the University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld, earned in 2007. Since then, I have built a strong career with experience in art direction, design, and animation across various contexts and locations including Lippstadt, Berlin, Innsbruck, and Telfs. Since early 2021, I have been thriving at the event agency Proske GmbH, where I started as Senior Art Director and now serve as Creative Manager. Leading a team of ten creatives, I focus on strategic and efficient project execution, creative proposals, and cross-team collaboration. My skill set blends editorial, corporate, graphic, and screen design with animation and illustration, all grounded in a philosophy that integrates aesthetics, function, and brand identity.

René Bauer

I am René Bauer, a creative professional with a diploma in Graphic and Communication Design from the University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld, earned in 2007. Since then, I have built a strong career with experience in art direction, design, and animation across various contexts and locations including Lippstadt, Berlin, Innsbruck, and Telfs. Since early 2021, I have been thriving at the event agency Proske GmbH, where I started as Senior Art Director and now serve as Creative Manager. Leading a team of ten creatives, I focus on strategic and efficient project execution, creative proposals, and cross-team collaboration. My skill set blends editorial, corporate, graphic, and screen design with animation and illustration, all grounded in a philosophy that integrates aesthetics, function, and brand identity.

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I am René Bauer, a creative professional with a diploma in Graphic and Communication Design from the University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld, earned in 2007. Since then, I have built a strong career with experience in art direction, design, and animation across various contexts and locations including Lippstadt, Berlin, Innsbruck, and Telfs.

Since early 2021, I have been thriving at the event agency Proske GmbH, where I started as Senior Art Director and now serve as Creative Manager. Leading a team of ten creatives, I focus on strategic and efficient project execution, creative proposals, and cross-team collaboration. My skill set blends editorial, corporate, graphic, and screen design with animation and illustration, all grounded in a philosophy that integrates aesthetics, function, and brand identity.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Manager at Proske GmbH
January 10, 2021 - Present
Leading the creation team
Freelance Art Director / Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2025
Operated independently implementing projects across a wide range of genres and formats in locations including Berlin.
Art Director at WWP Creative GmbH
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
Led a four-person design team at WWP Creative GmbH in Telfs, Innsbruck, developing creative projects and team management skills.
Senior Art Director / Creative Manager at Proske GmbH
January 1, 2021 - Present
Initially worked as Senior Art Director and since 2023 as Creative Manager. Responsible for leading a ten-person creative team, managing creative processes, coordinating projects, developing cost estimates, and contributing to the successful launch of the Proske website in cooperation with SEO expertise.

Education

Diploma in Graphic and Communication Design at University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper Portfolio
    This portfolio showcases a range of projects I have developed and designed – from concept to execution. It includes brand design, advertising, event design, short image animations, and illustrations.