Johann Kraus

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Hi, I’m Johann Kraus. I’m a design-driven art director and 3D designer with a BA in Advertising & Beyond from Willem de Kooning Academy.

About

Hi, I’m Johann Kraus. I’m a design-driven art director and 3D designer with a BA in Advertising & Beyond from Willem de Kooning Academy. I specialize in corporate identity, visual direction, and multi-channel campaigns, blending brand systems with 3D, motion, and digital storytelling.

I currently lead design at GreenGlam as Design Lead (Part Time) and collaborate with NEWFORMAT on art direction and 3D design for commercial campaigns, while taking on freelance projects for Zalando. I love crafting cohesive brand narratives, experimenting with new formats, and bringing ideas to life through bold visuals and accessible design.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Assistant Art Director, Freelance · ZalandoMar 2025 – May 2025 · 3 mos

Assistant Art Director for Zalando under NEWFORMAT 2025

Assistant Art Director · ZalandoMar 2025 – May 2025 · 3 mos

Freelance Assistant Art Director for NEWFORMAT 2025 (March - May); Project: Under Disclosure

Intern · NEWFORMATJan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo

Art direction and 3D design for commercial campaigns

Art Direction & 3D Design Intern · NEWFORMAT 2024Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo
Design Lead · GreenGlamJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Design Lead (Part Time) · GreenGlamJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Advertising & Beyond) · Willem de Kooning Academy2021 – 2025
General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) · Maria-Theresia-Gymnasium2012 – 2020
Bachelor of Arts (Advertising & Beyond) · Willem de Kooning Academy2021 – 2025
General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) · Maria-Theresia-Gymnasium2012 – 2020

Certifications and awards

General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur)2012 – 2020

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