Stefan Akin

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For over a decade, I’ve worked as a Lead Concept Artist, Illustrator, and Art Director, bringing a wealth of experience to every project.

About

For over a decade, I’ve worked as a Lead Concept Artist, Illustrator, and Art Director, bringing a wealth of experience to every project.

I specialize in crafting compelling visuals and immersive worlds, collaborating with clients on high-profile projects and pitches. My focus is on visual storytelling, art direction, and establishing cohesive artistic visions that define the tone and emotion of each project. Driven by curiosity and creative excellence, I aim to deliver impactful visual experiences that connect with audiences and elevate brand identity.

  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

As the concept artist and part of the art direction team, I collaborated on a project that took Pringles®’ involvement in digital pop culture, gaming, and eSports to the next level. For the 2022 football season, we teamed up with ACNE to transform every Pringles® package into a mini gaming console using augmented reality. Players could shoot the can to unlock one of six football characters virtually, with the chance to also 3D-print them for home.

https://vimeo.com/demodern/pringles-ar?share=copy

  • Art Director
  • Concept Artist

To explore the complex relationship between humans and animals, we partnered with PETA to create an Award Winning, immersive AI-driven experience. This emotional and personalized dialogue aims to raise awareness about animal rights, encouraging reflection and educating individuals on the impact of their daily actions on animal welfare. Together with Vivian Schulze, I was able to take this experience to a whole new level.

  • Art Director
  • Concept Artist

I was a part of the Visual Team that created this game.

I had the pleasure to create the Character Concept art as well as the Props and assets Like guns and Skybox art.

  • Concept Artist

M-Escape is a digital escape game by Migros, Switzerland’s largest retail company, conceived and developed by MUTABOR Technologies GmbH and Demodern. Partnering with Josef Anton as concept artist and illustrator, we Illustrated this immersive game. Players take on the role of detectives in an interactive adventure featuring puzzles, detailed scenes, and innovative technolog

all set within a compelling story that reimagines the brand.

  • Art Director
  • Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • +1

Creating Simon, the mascot for SimonMobile, was an unforgettable journey. From initial sketches to concept art, and then art directing a talented 3D team to bring him to life, every step was a rewarding challenge. This experience stands out as a career highlight I’ll always cherish.

  • Art Director
  • Concept Artist
  • Storyboard Artist

Work experience· 5 roles

Lead Visual/Concept Artist & Director · DemodernFeb 2021 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs

Led visual/concept art and direction for interactive digital experiences, establishing cohesive art direction and visual tone across projects. Created high-quality concept art and key visuals, and collaborated with creative directors to ensure stylistic consistency and immersive storytelling.

Creative Technologies Lead Visual/Concept Artist & Director · DemodernFeb 2021 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs

Led visual concept development for interactive digital experiences, collaborating with creative directors to define visual tone and ensure stylistic consistency across projects. Created high-quality concept art and key visuals, while guiding cross-disciplinary teams to deliver cohesive artistic visions that define project tone and emotion.

Lead Visual/Concept Artist & Director · Demodern - Creative TechnologiesFeb 2021 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs

Led visual concept development for interactive digital experiences, setting the visual tone and ensuring stylistic consistency across projects. Collaborated with creative directors and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality concept art and key visuals that inform user experience and brand identity.

Concept Artist · Airship Images LimitedMay 2020 – Feb 2021 · 10 mos
Illustrator & Director · Pinball Brothers Ltd.Mar 2019 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education

Diploma · Hamburg Technical Art School (HTK)2030 – 2026
Diploma in Communication Design – Focus: 2D/3D Illustration, Matte Painting, Concept Art · Hamburg Technical Art School (HTK)2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

c2026

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