I am Mandy Gasser, a detail-loving designer and art director with a passion for transforming ideas into striking visuals. Since 2000 I have led art direction and graphic design for movie posters, branding, books, packaging, naming, and corporate identities, collaborating with clients to craft concepts and high-end retouching. Based in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, I also work as a tourism business owner, coach across various techniques, and mentor teams to push creative boundaries. I love design, painting, photography, and personal growth, blending creativity with practical strategy.…

Mandy Gasser

I am Mandy Gasser, a detail-loving designer and art director with a passion for transforming ideas into striking visuals. Since 2000 I have led art direction and graphic design for movie posters, branding, books, packaging, naming, and corporate identities, collaborating with clients to craft concepts and high-end retouching. Based in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, I also work as a tourism business owner, coach across various techniques, and mentor teams to push creative boundaries. I love design, painting, photography, and personal growth, blending creativity with practical strategy.…

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I am Mandy Gasser, a detail-loving designer and art director with a passion for transforming ideas into striking visuals. Since 2000 I have led art direction and graphic design for movie posters, branding, books, packaging, naming, and corporate identities, collaborating with clients to craft concepts and high-end retouching.

Based in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, I also work as a tourism business owner, coach across various techniques, and mentor teams to push creative boundaries. I love design, painting, photography, and personal growth, blending creativity with practical strategy.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Artdirector Graphicdesign at Freelance / Self Employed
January 1, 2000 - June 5, 2024
Created movie posters, concepts and design, books, folders, namings, logos, corporate identity and more from 2000 until today.
Company Owner in Tourismus at Own Company in Spain
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Responsible for marketing, advertising, client work, and organization from 2013 to 2019.
Coach at Self Employed
January 1, 2018 - June 5, 2024
Providing coaching with different techniques starting in 2018 until today.
Art Direction | Newconcept Moviejournal at Cinetrade AG | Teleclub | Kitag Zurich Switzerland
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Concept, artdirection, production, sponsoring, DVD packaging design, Teleclub Magazine, Swisscom TV Magazine, merchandising from 2011 to 2013.
Owner and Art Direction at Advertising Agency
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2010
Responsible for movie posters, corporate identities, concepts, layouts, and highend retouching from 2000 to 2010.
Freelance Junior Art Direction at Various Clients
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
Junior art direction work for different clients from 1999 to 2002.
Internship Graphicdesign / Advertising at Agency Pickl United, Munich
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Internship in graphic design and advertising in 1998.
Shopowner / Marketing and Advertisement at Self Owned Shop
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Owned and managed a shop including marketing and advertisement between 1997 and 1999.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Mandy Gasser Graphic Design (Self-employed)
January 1, 2000 - Present
Leading art direction and graphic design for movie posters, corporate identities, concepts, layouts, branding, packaging, and high-end retouching. Active since 2000 with ongoing projects and client collaborations.
Art Director at Cinetrade AG / Teleclub / Kitag (Zurich, Switzerland)
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Art direction, new concept for movie journal, concept development, production, sponsorship, and design of DVD packaging and Teleclub/Swisscom TV magazines.
Owner / Marketing & Advertising at Tourismus / Spain
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Company owner focusing on tourism marketing, advertising, client work, and organizational management.
Owner / Art Director at Advertising Agency
January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025
Owner and art director delivering movie posters, corporate identities, concepts, layouts, high-end retouching, etc.
Freelance Junior Art Director at Various Clients
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Freelance work for multiple clients, developing early career art direction skills.
Intern - Graphic Design at Pickl United, Munich
January 1, 1998 - September 30, 2025
Internship in graphic design / advertising.
Shop Owner / Marketing and Advertising at Mandy Gasser
January 1, 1999 - September 30, 2025
Shop owner focusing on marketing and advertising.
Coach at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Coaching with different techniques (2018 onwards).
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Mandy Gasser Graphicdesign (Self-employed)
January 1, 2000 - Present
Art director and graphic designer delivering movie posters, branding, logo design, corporate identity, naming, and layout concepts for clients.
Company Owner at Tourismus Spain
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Owned and managed a tourism-related company in Spain; marketing, advertising, client relations, organisation.
Coach at Self-employed / Coaching
January 1, 2018 - Present
Coaching with different techniques for clients in various fields.
Art Director / New Concept Moviejournal Concept, Art Direction and Production at Cinetrade AG / Teleclub / Kitag (Zurich, Switzerland)
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Art direction, new-concept moviejournal, production, sponsorship, design of DVD packaging, Teleclub Magazine, Swisscom TV Magazine, merchandising.
Owner / Art Director at Movieposters Advertising Agency
January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025
Owner and art director; movie posters, corporate identities, concepts, layouts, high-end retouching etc.
Freelance Junior Art Director at Various Clients
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Freelance junior art direction for diverse clients.
Intern Graphic Designer at Advertising Agency Pickl United, Munich
December 31, 1998 - September 30, 2025
Internship in graphic design / advertising.
Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Art direction, graphic design, movie posters, concepts & design, books, folders, naming, creations, logos, and corporate identity; high-end retouching.
Company Owner at Tourismus (Spain)
December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Owner of tourism-focused business; marketing, advertising; client work and project organization in Spain.
Coach
January 1, 2018 - Present
Coaching with different techniques for individuals and teams in creative fields.
Art Director / Newconcept at Cinetrade AG | Teleclub | Kitag (Zurich, Switzerland)
December 31, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Art direction; Newconcept Moviejournal concept, art direction and production; Sponsoring; Design DVD packaging; Teleclub Magazine; Newconcept Swisscom TV Magazine; Merchandising.
Owner and Art Director at Advertising Agency Movieposters
December 31, 2010 - September 30, 2025
Owner and art direction; movie posters, corporate identities, concepts, layouts, high-end retouching.
Freelance Junior Art Director at Various Clients
December 31, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Freelance junior art direction for various clients.
Intern at Advertising Agency Pickl United, Munich
December 31, 1998 - September 30, 2025
Graphic design internship.
Shopowner / Marketing and Advertisement at Self-employed
December 31, 1999 - September 30, 2025
Shop owner; marketing and advertisement.
Art Director at MANDYGASSER GRAPHICDESIGN
January 1, 2000 - Present
Art direction and graphic design for movie posters, concepts & design, books, folders, namings, creations, logos, corporate identity, etc.
Owner / Tourism Business at Tourismus / Spain
January 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Marketing, advertising, work with clients, organisation (2013-2019).
Coach at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Coaching with different techniques.
Art Director / Newconcept Moviejournal Concept at Cinetrade AG | Teleclub | Kitag
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Art direction, newconcept Moviejournal concept, artdirection and production, sponsoring, design DVD packaging, Teleclub Magazine, Newconcept Swisscom TV Magazine, merchandising.
Owner and Art Direction at Advertising Agency Movieposters
January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025
Owner and Art Direction; advertising posters, corporate identities, concepts, layouts, high-end retouching, etc.
Freelance Junior Art Direction at Various Clients
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Freelance junior art direction for different clients.
Graphic Design Internship at Pickl United, Munich
January 1, 1998 - September 30, 2025
Internship Graphicdesign / Advertising Agency.
Shopowner / Marketing and Advertisement at Mandy Gasser
January 1, 1999 - September 30, 2025
Shopowner; marketing and advertisement.

Education

Professional Education at Mediendesignschool Munich
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Professional Education in Mediendesign at Mediendesignschule Munich
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Mediendesign - Professional Education at Mediendesignschool Munich
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Internship in Graphic Design at Advertising Agency Pickl United, Munich
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Mediendesign (Professional Education) at Mediendesignschule Munich
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Graphic Design Internship at Advertising Agency Pickl United
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Mediendesign School Munich (Professional Education) at Mediendesignschool Munich
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Graphic Design Internship at Pickl United, Munich
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Mediendesign
April 7, 2025 - April 7, 2025
Mediendesign (Professional Education)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Graphic Design Internship
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level