I am Kimaru Urbani, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Zürich with many years of experience creating visuals for internal communications, print materials, and social media content. I enjoy turning concepts into polished designs, coordinating with teams, and delivering visually appealing solutions for events, campaigns, and exhibitions. I love working in a collaborative environment, bringing playfulness, finesse, and a dash of humor to projects. My background spans design studios, cultural markets, education, and freelance work, which keeps me adaptable, curious, and constantly learning new skills. Art-Website/Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Kimaru Urbani

I am Kimaru Urbani, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Zürich with many years of experience creating visuals for internal communications, print materials, and social media content. I enjoy turning concepts into polished designs, coordinating with teams, and delivering visually appealing solutions for events, campaigns, and exhibitions. I love working in a collaborative environment, bringing playfulness, finesse, and a dash of humor to projects. My background spans design studios, cultural markets, education, and freelance work, which keeps me adaptable, curious, and constantly learning new skills. Art-Website/Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am Kimaru Urbani, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Zürich with many years of experience creating visuals for internal communications, print materials, and social media content. I enjoy turning concepts into polished designs, coordinating with teams, and delivering visually appealing solutions for events, campaigns, and exhibitions.

I love working in a collaborative environment, bringing playfulness, finesse, and a dash of humor to projects. My background spans design studios, cultural markets, education, and freelance work, which keeps me adaptable, curious, and constantly learning new skills.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Mitarbeiter Visuelle Gestaltung at Brockito Zürich
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creation and implementation of communication materials and print products for internal events such as flyers, posters, and signage. Photography and editing of various items for online sales on marketplaces (Tutti.ch, Ricardo). Development, design, and uploading of social media content including animations, advertisements, and slide shows for Facebook and Instagram.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Freelancer
November 30, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Freelance projects encompassing graphic design, illustration, character design, portraits, animation, and art exhibitions. Self-directed learning and development with a focus on personal projects and continuing education, including preparation for Bachelor entrance examinations.
Mitarbeiter Visuelle Gestaltung at Kulturmarkt Zürich
March 31, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Design and creation of print products for internal communication and event promotions. Photography of theater rehearsals, events, and participants. Assistance in other specialized areas including delivery and collection tasks.
Stage / Grafikpraktikant at ZZF Creative Projects / Löwenherz, Zürich
August 31, 2009 - August 27, 2025
Participation in concept development and implementation of various projects including brochures, advertisements, logos, and photography.
Logistic and Chauffeur / Driver roles at Various including AOZ Paprika, Hiltl AG, Temp. Jobs via Job 3000
September 30, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Engaged in logistics and delivery services including preparation and delivery of food catering, vehicle maintenance, and warehouse tasks in various temporary assignments.
Logistik / Chauffeur at Hiltl AG
September 30, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Zusammenstellung und Auslieferung von Hiltl-Köstlichkeiten an deren Außenstellen; allgemeine Logistikarbeiten.
Chauffeur / Fahrer Catering at AOZ Paprika
April 30, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Belieferung bestellter Speisen an Firmen und Privatkunden; Catering für Firmen- und Privatkunden; Mitarbeiter-Transport.
Logistik / Lager at Tamedia / Job 3000 (Temp.)
November 30, 2015 - September 11, 2025
Temporäre Logistik- und Lagerarbeiten; Kommissionierung; Paketwesen; Garderobe/Textil-Logistik.
Lager / Kommissionierung at Gastro Star AG, Zürich
October 31, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Lager- und Kommissionierungsarbeiten; Bereitstellung küchenfertiger Produkte; Detailhandelsprodukte.
Stellensuche / Kursbesuche at SAE, ZHdK, Zürich
July 31, 2011 - September 11, 2025
Perspektivisches Zeichnen, Farben, Nuancen; Charakter-Design / Konzeption (Kurs-/Weiterbildungsaktivitäten).
Bar-Aushilfe / Bartender at Kanzlei, Volkshaus, Zürich
December 31, 2010 - September 11, 2025
Bar-Aushilfe; Zubereitung von Getränken; allgemeine Aufräumarbeiten.
Stage / Grafikpraktikant at ZZF Creative Projects, Zürich
August 31, 2009 - September 11, 2025
Mitarbeit/Konzeption/Umsetzung diverser Projekte, Konzepte, Broschüren, Werbungen, Logos, Fotografie.
Kurier at Pizza Taxi, Basel
November 30, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Auslieferung von Pizzen, Salaten, Sandwiches.
Militärdienst at Militär
February 29, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Infanterie, Spezialgebiet KOMMANDO/Aufklärung/Influierung.
Logistik / Chauffeur at Paul Leimgruber + Co AG
November 30, 2003 - September 11, 2025
Aus- und Belad von Import & Export; LKW; allgemeine Logistik.
Mitarbeiter Visuelle Gestaltung at Brockito
November 1, 2024 - Present
Kreation und Umsetzung von Kommunikationsmitteln/Printprodukten für interne Events (Flyer, Plakate, Merkblätter, Hinweisschilder); Fotografieren, Bearbeitung und Inserieren verschiedener Brockenhaus-Artikel für den Verkauf auf Online-Marktplätzen (Tutti.ch/Ricardo); Entwicklung/Gestaltung und Hochladen von Social-Media Content wie Animationen, Werbungen und Slide-Shows (Facebook/Instagram); Gestaltung von Printprodukten für die interne Kommunikation (Flyer, Plakate, Poster, Einladungen); Anzeigen, Plakate; Fotografieren von Theaterproben, Veranstaltungen, Teilnehmenden etc.
Freelancer - Graphic Design, Illustration, Character Design, Portraits at Self-employed / Freelance
November 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Neu-Orientierung, autodidaktisches Lernen; Graphic Design, Illustration, Character Design, Portraits; Animation, Art Exhibition; Design-Kurse; Bachelor-Aufnahmeprüfung Game-Design, Animation; Stipendien-Anträge; Aus- und Weiterbildung
Graphic Designer / Communications at Kulturmarkt Zürich
March 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Kreation und Umsetzung von Kommunikationsmitteln/Printprodukten für interne Events; Gestaltung von Printprodukten für die interne Kommunikation; Fotografieren von Theaterproben, Veranstaltungen, Teilnehmenden; Entwicklung/Gestaltung und Hochladen von Social-Media Content wie Animationen, Werbungen und Slide-Shows (Facebook/Instagram)
Aushilfe / Mitarbeit at Die Post
September 1, 2019 - September 11, 2025
Aushilfe in verschiedenen Fachbereichen; Logistik / Distribution; allgemeine Unterstützung
Temporary Graphic Designer at SAG AG
November 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Temporary assignment via Job 3000; Graphic design tasks
Lag / Chauffeur at Hiltl AG
September 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Logistik / Chauffeur; Zusammenstellung und Auslieferung von Hiltl-Köstlichkeiten an deren Außenstellen; Allgemeine Logistikarbeiten
Chauffeur / Fahrer Catering at AOZ Paprika
April 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Belieferung bestellter Speisen an Firmen und Privatkunden; Caterings für Firmen und Privatkunden; Mitarbeiter-Transport, Unterhaltung von Fahrzeugen
Logistik / Lager at Tamedia / Job 3000
November 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025
Logistik / Lager - Kommissionierung; Paketwesen; Mitarbeit in Lagerprozessen
Lager / Kommissionierung at Gastro Star AG
October 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Bereitstellen küchenfertiger Frischprodukte; Kommissionierung; Lagerarbeiten
Stellensuche / Kursbesuche at SAE, ZHdK, Zürich
July 1, 2011 - September 11, 2025
Perspektivisches Zeichnen, Farben, Nuancen; Charakter-Design / Konzeption
Bar-Aushilfe / Bartender at Kanzlei, Volkshaus, Zürich
December 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025
Zubereitung von Getränken; Allgemeine Aufräumarbeiten
Stage / Grafikpraktikant at ZZF Creative Projects, Zürich
August 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025
Mitarbeit/Konzeption/Umsetzung diverser Projekte, Konzepte, Broschüren, Werbungen, Logos, Fotografie
Vollzeit-Studium Game-Design at ZHdK, Zürich
January 1, 2008 - September 11, 2025
Theorie / Konzeption von Videospielen; Spiel / Dramaturgie / Visuelle Techniken; Digitaler Modellbau, Farbe & Sound Design; Game-Engines / Game-Mechanics
Vorkurs Neue Medien at InVers, Olten
August 1, 2005 - September 11, 2025
Farbe & Form, Zeichnen, Grafik, Fotografie; Animation, 3-Dimensionales Gestalten; Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte
Kurier at Pizza Taxi, Basel
November 1, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Auslieferung von Pizzen, Salaten, Sandwiches
Logistik / Chauffeur at Paul Leimgruber + Co AG, Basel
November 1, 2003 - September 11, 2025
Aus- und Belad von Import & Export; LKW; Aufteilung von Stückgutsendungen; Allgemeine Lagerarbeiten
Infanterie / Militär at Militär, Zürich
February 1, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Infanterie; Aufklärung/Infiltration
Mitarbeiter Visuelle Gestaltung at Brockito
November 1, 2024 - Present
Kreation und Umsetzung von Kommunikationsmitteln/Printprodukten für interne Events (Flyer, Plakate, Merkblätter, Hinweisschilder); Fotografie, Bearbeitung und Inserieren von Brockenhaus-Artikeln auf Online-Marktplätzen; Entwicklung/Gestaltung und Hochladen von Social-Media-Content (Animationen, Werbungen, Slide-Shows); Gestaltung von Printprodukten für interne Kommunikation; Fotografieren von Theaterproben, Veranstaltungen, Teilnehmenden.
Mitarbeiter Visuelle Gestaltung at Kulturmarkt Zürich
March 31, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Kreation und Umsetzung von Kommunikationsmitteln/Printprodukten für interne Events; Gestaltung von Printprodukten für interne Kommunikation; Fotografieren von Theaterproben, Veranstaltungen, Teilnehmenden; Anzeigengestaltung, Plakate; Hochladen von Social-Media-Content.
Stage / Grafikpraktikant at ZZF Creative Projects, Zürich
August 31, 2009 - September 12, 2025
Mitarbeit/Konzeption/Umsetzung verschiedener Projekte, Broschüren, Werbungen, Logos, Fotografie.
Bar-Aushilfe / Bartender at Kanzlei, Volkshaus, Zürich
December 31, 2010 - September 12, 2025
Zubereitung von Getränken; Allgemeine Aufräumarbeiten.
Freelancer - Graphic Design, Illustration, Character Design, Portraits at SAE, ZHdK, Zürich
March 31, 2019 - September 12, 2025
Freelance Arbeiten in Graphic Design, Illustration, Character Design und Porträts; Ausgestaltung von Projekten und Portfolios.
Freelancer - Graphic Design, Illustration, Character Design, Portraits at SAG AG, Zürich (temp über Job 3000)
November 30, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Freelance Grafikdesign, Illustration, Charakterdesign und Porträts.
Stage / Grafikpraktikant at ZZF Creative Projects, Zürich
October 31, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Mitarbeit/Konzeption/Umsetzung diverser Projekte, Konzepte, Broschüren, Werbungen, Logos, Fotografie.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Design, Game-Design at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
January 1, 2005 - January 31, 2008
Vorkurs Neue Medien at InVers, Olten
April 1, 2004 - August 31, 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Design, Game-Design at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Vorkurs Neue Medien at InVers, Olten
April 1, 2004 - August 1, 2005
Vorkurs Neue Medien at InVers, Olten
April 1, 2004 - August 31, 2005

Qualifications

Fachmittelschule / DMS3
January 1, 2002 - August 27, 2025
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025
UX Design Methoden
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Sketch
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
UX Design Methoden
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Sketch
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Adobe InDesign
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Design, Game-Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
UX Design Methoden
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Design, Game-Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Fachmittelschule / DMS3
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
UX Design Methoden
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Sketch
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2019 - September 12, 2025
Adobe InDesign
January 1, 2019 - September 12, 2025
Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming
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