Graphic design director and photographer based in Austria, born in Vienna. Since 2008, I’ve worked as self-employed creative, leading branding and design projects and delivering visual storytelling through photography. Previously, I held international marketing and corporate design roles (including at Wienerberger AG) and freelanced as an art director for advertising agencies and companies. I also co-founded EGO-Kits, supporting marketing and growth in the sports space.…

Uwe Strasser

Graphic design director and photographer based in Austria, born in Vienna. Since 2008, I’ve worked as self-employed creative, leading branding and design projects and delivering visual storytelling through photography. Previously, I held international marketing and corporate design roles (including at Wienerberger AG) and freelanced as an art director for advertising agencies and companies. I also co-founded EGO-Kits, supporting marketing and growth in the sports space.…

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Graphic design director and photographer based in Austria, born in Vienna. Since 2008, I’ve worked as self-employed creative, leading branding and design projects and delivering visual storytelling through photography.

Previously, I held international marketing and corporate design roles (including at Wienerberger AG) and freelanced as an art director for advertising agencies and companies. I also co-founded EGO-Kits, supporting marketing and growth in the sports space.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at YU-Taekwondo
November 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Co-founder / Marketing Manager (EGO-Sports GmbH) and Shareholder (Cycle GmbH) at EGO-Kits (EGO-Sports GmbH and Cycle GmbH)
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Co-founded EGO-Kits and supported marketing leadership for EGO-Sports GmbH while also serving as shareholder for Cycle GmbH; based in Salzburg.
Marketing & Corporate Design Manager at Wienerberger AG
August 1, 2012 - December 1, 2017
Managed marketing activities and corporate design responsibilities in an international environment; contributed to brand consistency and marketing communication across markets.
Freelance Art Director at Rahofer Advertising Agency
March 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Freelance art direction for advertising work, supporting concept and visual execution for client communication.
Freelance Art Director at FREY WILLE GmbH
December 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Freelance art direction supporting creative development and design work for company marketing and communication.
Self-employed Graphic Design Director and Photographer
August 1, 2008 - Present
Independent work as graphic design director and photographer. Led creative direction and visual design for projects across branding, marketing communication, and photography-focused deliverables.
Graphic- and Industrial Designer at KISKA design agency
July 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008
Worked as graphic- and industrial designer for a design agency in Salzburg.
Coordinated marketing and design (various freelance projects) at AQUATIC (landscape design)
April 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007
Landscape designer for several freelance projects (national/Austria).
Internship (graphic design) at TRAKTOR WIEN
January 1, 2006 - April 1, 2006
3-month internship in graphic design.
Graphic Designer (internship / freelance) at KISKA design agency
January 1, 2005 - July 1, 2007
Internship and freelance support as graphic designer for KISKA in Salzburg.
Flight Attendant (international) at Austrian Airlines
February 1, 1999 - October 1, 2003
Worked as flight attendant for Austrian Airlines; international assignments.

Education

Master Degree at University of Applied Arts Vienna
September 3, 2012 - June 15, 2017
Photography and Design
Degree in industrial design at University of Applied Arts Vienna
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
TGM Wien degree in electronics/biomedical engineering at TGM Wien
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics, Wholesale & Distribution, Retail, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Other

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