I’m a design leader with 10+ years helping teams bring clarity to complex business challenges—turning vague briefs into clear strategies by asking the right questions, identifying what’s missing, and defining the direction needed for high-impact work. I use AI to accelerate execution, while keeping the strategy and creative decisions firmly grounded in my own thinking. At ServiceNow, I lead the strategic direction of the Marquee brand, guiding global rebranding and market adaptation. I create visual identity systems, executive storytelling, and design systems that help C-level stakeholders move faster and communicate more consistently across markets and channels.

Andreas Aere

I’m a design leader with 10+ years helping teams bring clarity to complex business challenges—turning vague briefs into clear strategies by asking the right questions, identifying what’s missing, and defining the direction needed for high-impact work. I use AI to accelerate execution, while keeping the strategy and creative decisions firmly grounded in my own thinking. At ServiceNow, I lead the strategic direction of the Marquee brand, guiding global rebranding and market adaptation. I create visual identity systems, executive storytelling, and design systems that help C-level stakeholders move faster and communicate more consistently across markets and channels.

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I’m a design leader with 10+ years helping teams bring clarity to complex business challenges—turning vague briefs into clear strategies by asking the right questions, identifying what’s missing, and defining the direction needed for high-impact work. I use AI to accelerate execution, while keeping the strategy and creative decisions firmly grounded in my own thinking.

At ServiceNow, I lead the strategic direction of the Marquee brand, guiding global rebranding and market adaptation. I create visual identity systems, executive storytelling, and design systems that help C-level stakeholders move faster and communicate more consistently across markets and channels.

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Language

German
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Design Manager at ServiceNow
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2026
Own the visual identity system for ServiceNow's Marquee business line, including executive-level presentation templates & decks, event materials, and print & web assets used by C-level stakeholders. Implemented the first Marquee brand iteration (2024) and led one full brand rebrand (2026) in collaboration with two agencies across internal and external assets. Built custom style guides, templates, a brand book, and optimized documents for key occasions. Leveraged AI image generation to localize 20+ stock images for a Japanese target audience and created 12 realistic premium images that were otherwise impractical to produce with stock or via in-house photography.
Key Account Manager DACH & Global at Potentialpark
December 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Generated over €100,000 in new sales within the first year by managing and growing a 60+ client portfolio in the Employer Branding sector. Reactivated 40% of lost and cold accounts, converting dormant relationships into recurring revenue. Ran the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing—for custom employer-branding market research reports.
Senior Visual Designer, Stores at Amazon
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Designed visual materials for Amazon Stores, supporting in-store and related digital design needs for the business.
Independent Graphic Designer, Design Manager, Freelance at AereStudio
March 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025
Delivered long-term retainer-based design services, including 300+ consecutive weekly newsletter issues without missed send over a 6-year period (Dec 2019–Dec 2025). Designed 70+ monthly full-page magazine ads for Hobby Merchandiser under the same retainer. Also provided additional branding, web, and print services (logos, presentations, websites) to other clients alongside full-time roles.
Team Leader (progressed from Presentation Specialist) at McKinsey & Company
August 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Promoted twice in under four years from Presentation Specialist to Project Coach to Team Leader for consistently exceeding design-quality and turnaround benchmarks. Led a team of 15 Business Presentation Specialists producing executive-ready materials for Engagement Managers and Senior Partners. Onboarded and coached 10 newly hired specialists and helped establish the quality standard across daily deliverables. Delivered high-impact presentation design under 1–4 hour deadlines for high-stakes client meetings with zero missed deadlines.

Education

AI for Creativity and Leadership Certificate at Parsons School of Design - The New School
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Atomic Design Systems (Online Certificate) at Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Graphic and Web Design (Technical Diploma) at Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Deutsche Hochschulreife (Abitur) at Humboldt Schule San José
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
AI for Creativity and Leadership certificate at Parsons School of Design - The New School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Atomic Design Systems (online certificate, 12 hours total) at Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2024
Graphic and Web Design (technical diploma, 12 modules) at Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Deutsche Hochschulreife (Abitur) at Humboldt Schule San José
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Atomic Design Systems (Online Certificate)
August 1, 2024 - August 28, 2026
AI for Creativity and Leadership Certificate
January 1, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Graphic and Web Design (Technical Diploma)
January 1, 2017 - August 28, 2026
AI for Creativity and Leadership certificate (Completed)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Atomic Design Systems (online certificate, 12 hours total) (Completed)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2024
Graphic and Web Design (Technical Diploma, 12 modules) (Graduated)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Deutsche Hochschulreife (Abitur) (Graduated)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

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