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.

Xenia Gesthüsen

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.

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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.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Intern at Architect Verhoeven
February 1, 2005 - Present
Internship, Kevelaer
Intern at Agency Photo&Art
June 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007
Internship, Xanten
Intern at Agency And.Design
July 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Internship, Ludwigshafen
Internship & Bachelor Thesis at Landor
February 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Internship & Bachelor Thesis, Hamburg
Designer at Landor Associates
December 1, 2011 - February 1, 2013
Designer, Hamburg
Designer & Illustrator at VISID GmbH & Co.KG
March 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Designer & Illustrator, Hamburg
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Self-employed
May 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance Illustrator & Designer

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design at University of Applied Sciences, Mannheim
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Training: Animation at Animation School Hamburg
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Further trainings at 21Draws
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Training at Schoolism
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Qualifications

High school diploma
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
CG Master Academy
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
CG Master Academy
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
21Draws
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Schoolism
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

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