I am a freelance designer and art director specializing in print and packaging design. My services include strategic, creative design as well as project organization, graphic staging of product presentations, customer support, management of suppliers and support of printing processes. A brief introduction to myself: After gaining my first professional experience at Rapp Collins/Direct Friends and as a freelancer at Axel Springer Verlag during my studies, I was able to contribute and expand on this experience at G.V.K.first unit (including Tchibo/Bahlsen: packaging, sales promotion, direct marketing, POS measures), Barutzki Design, and GDS GmbH (packaging design & complete brand identities). Clients included Intersnack, Dehner, EDEKA, and Tchibo, to name just a few. At Scholz & Friends Trademarks, I worked on print and packaging design projects for ALDI Süd (FMCG) and parts of the Diageo and RENO brands. I have been working as a freelancer since 2019, looking after brands/clients including Beiersdorf, Edeka, Netto, Schwartau extra, Axa, and many more.…

Sebastian Schroeder

I am a freelance designer and art director specializing in print and packaging design. My services include strategic, creative design as well as project organization, graphic staging of product presentations, customer support, management of suppliers and support of printing processes. A brief introduction to myself: After gaining my first professional experience at Rapp Collins/Direct Friends and as a freelancer at Axel Springer Verlag during my studies, I was able to contribute and expand on this experience at G.V.K.first unit (including Tchibo/Bahlsen: packaging, sales promotion, direct marketing, POS measures), Barutzki Design, and GDS GmbH (packaging design & complete brand identities). Clients included Intersnack, Dehner, EDEKA, and Tchibo, to name just a few. At Scholz & Friends Trademarks, I worked on print and packaging design projects for ALDI Süd (FMCG) and parts of the Diageo and RENO brands. I have been working as a freelancer since 2019, looking after brands/clients including Beiersdorf, Edeka, Netto, Schwartau extra, Axa, and many more.…

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I am a freelance designer and art director specializing in print and packaging design.

My services include strategic, creative design as well as project organization, graphic staging of product presentations, customer support, management of suppliers and support of printing processes.

A brief introduction to myself: After gaining my first professional experience at Rapp Collins/Direct Friends and as a freelancer at Axel Springer Verlag during my studies, I was able to contribute and expand on this experience at G.V.K.first unit (including Tchibo/Bahlsen: packaging, sales promotion, direct marketing, POS measures), Barutzki Design, and GDS GmbH (packaging design & complete brand identities). Clients included Intersnack, Dehner, EDEKA, and Tchibo, to name just a few. At Scholz & Friends Trademarks, I worked on print and packaging design projects for ALDI Süd (FMCG) and parts of the Diageo and RENO brands. I have been working as a freelancer since 2019, looking after brands/clients including Beiersdorf, Edeka, Netto, Schwartau extra, Axa, and many more.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Self-employed Designer & Art Director
March 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance design and art direction focusing on print and packaging, overseeing projects, coordinating suppliers and printing processes, and supporting client relations.
Senior Art Director at Scholz & Friends trademarks (Hamburg)
January 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019
Led creative concepting and art direction for brand and packaging projects; managed design teams and collaborated with clients.
Art Director at GDS Grafik Design Studio (Hamburg)
June 1, 2008 - December 1, 2016
Art direction for a range of design projects, including branding and packaging, coordinating production workflows.
Designer at Barutzki Design (Hamburg)
December 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008
Design work for various clients with a focus on print, branding and product presentation.
Graphic Designer / Junior Art Director at G.V.K first unit
July 1, 2003 - November 1, 2007
Graphics and junior art direction for campaigns and print materials.
Placement at Rapp Collins/Direct Friends (Hamburg)
January 1, 2003 - June 1, 2003
Placement experience in an advertising agency environment.
Graphic & Screen Designer at Axel-Springer Verlag (Hamburg)
May 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Self-employed graphic and screen designer; contributed to print and digital media.
Graphic & Screen Designer at Rb3M
June 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Self-employed designer for graphic and screen media.
Graphics and Junior Art Director at G.V.K first unit
July 1, 2003 - November 30, 2007
Graphics creation and junior art direction.
Self-employed Graphic- and Screen Designer at Axel-Springer Verlag (Hamburg)
May 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Self-employed as graphic and screen designer for a major publishing house.
Self-employed Graphic- and Screen Designer at Rb3M
June 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Self-employed as graphic- and screen designer.

Education

Abitur at Gymnasium Marienau
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Abitur at Gymnasium Marienau
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in Communication Design and Art Direction
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Diploma
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Manufacturing
    paper Freelance designer and art director specializing in print and packaging design
    My services include: Strategic, creative design as well as the associated project organization, graphic staging of product presentations, customer support, management of suppliers and support of printing processes.…