Xenia Gesthüsen

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I am a freelance illustrator and designer based in Hamburg with a background in animation and branding.

About

I am a freelance illustrator and designer based in Hamburg with a background in animation and branding. I’ve worked with agencies like Landor Associates and VISID, and I enjoy turning concepts into visually engaging stories through illustration, layout, and branding. In addition to client work, I participate in exhibitions and workshops, helping to foster a creative community in Hamburg.

When I’m not sketching or refining layouts, I’m exploring new techniques and collaborating with fellow creatives on projects and events such as Art & Studio Days in Hamburg and exhibitions like Tiny Trails of Scotland.

  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • DutchIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Retail

Projects · 12

graphicrecording illustration sketches

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

branddesign packaging ecommerce

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

editorial realestate illustration

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

branddesign logodesign packaging

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

branddesign packaging logodesign

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

illustration characterdesign kids food

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

illustration drawing

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

illustration characterdesign kids

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

character design illustration kids

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

illustration environmentdesign chocolate nature

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

Work experience· 7 roles

Freelance Illustrator & Designer · Self-employedMay 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 7 mos

Freelance Illustrator & Designer

Designer & Illustrator · VISID GmbH & Co.KGMar 2013 – May 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

Designer & Illustrator, Hamburg

Designer · Landor AssociatesDec 2011 – Feb 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

Designer, Hamburg

Internship & Bachelor Thesis · LandorFeb 2011 – Oct 2011 · 9 mos
Intern · Agency And.DesignJul 2010 – Aug 2010 · 2 mos
Intern · Agency Photo&ArtJun 2007 – Sep 2007 · 4 mos
Intern · Architect VerhoevenFeb 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design · University of Applied Sciences, Mannheim2030 – 2026
Training: Animation · Animation School Hamburg2030 – 2026
Further trainings · 21Draws2030 – 2026
Training · Schoolism2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 7

High school diploma2030 – 2026
CG Master Academy2030 – 2026
High School Diploma2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design2030 – 2026

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