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Stephan is an art director, brand designer, animator, maker, and fun human being based in Berlin. He has been shaping brands into moving experiences for over 15 years and has worked for Nike, adidas, Eurovision, Tommy Hilfiger, Meta, and Bose. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ With a keen eye for visual storytelling and a focus on strong creative concepts, he creates work that bridges strategy, creativity, and craft.…Stephan is an art director, brand designer, animator, maker, and fun human being based in Berlin. He has been shaping brands into moving experiences for over 15 years and has worked for Nike, adidas, Eurovision, Tommy Hilfiger, Meta, and Bose. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ With a keen eye for visual storytelling and a focus on strong creative concepts, he creates work that bridges strategy, creativity, and craft.

Stephan van den Brink

Art Director, Brand Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, +2

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Stephan is an art director, brand designer, animator, maker, and fun human being based in Berlin. He has been shaping brands into moving experiences for over 15 years and has worked for Nike, adidas, Eurovision, Tommy Hilfiger, Meta, and Bose. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ With a keen eye for visual storytelling and a focus on strong creative concepts, he creates work that bridges strategy, creativity, and craft.…Stephan is an art director, brand designer, animator, maker, and fun human being based in Berlin. He has been shaping brands into moving experiences for over 15 years and has worked for Nike, adidas, Eurovision, Tommy Hilfiger, Meta, and Bose. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ With a keen eye for visual storytelling and a focus on strong creative concepts, he creates work that bridges strategy, creativity, and craft.

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Stephan is an art director, brand designer, animator, maker, and fun human being based in Berlin. He has been shaping brands into moving experiences for over 15 years and has worked for Nike, adidas, Eurovision, Tommy Hilfiger, Meta, and Bose.

Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

With a keen eye for visual storytelling and a focus on strong creative concepts, he creates work that bridges strategy, creativity, and craft.

Skills

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Work Experience

Sabbatical

January 1, 2025 - Present

Spent time in Japan refining visual storytelling through personal projects and sketches to strengthen design thinking and experimentation.

Senior Brand Designer at Monks

January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024

Led branding and rebranding projects across startups and global brands. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated brand experiences. Mentored designers, animators, and interns while partnering with creatives, marketing, and production teams. Oversaw projects end-to-end, from early concepts to final brand guideline rollout.

Freelance Art Director & Motion Designer at Self-employed

April 1, 2013 - December 1, 2020

Created brand work, campaigns, motion graphics, and digital media for a wide range of clients. Collaborated with creative studios and agencies, adapting to diverse styles, work flows, and visual approaches.

Art Director at Cape Rock

October 1, 2010 - March 1, 2013

Designed identity systems, motion branding, channel branding and multimedia content for lifestyle, media, and entertainment brands.

Motion Design Intern at BUCK

September 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Motion Design internship supporting senior designers on projects, contributing to concepting and asset creation.

Freelance Motion Designer at Various Companies

August 1, 2006 - September 1, 2010

Produced motion design work during art education and graduation, gaining early professional experience.

Graphic Design/Animation Intern at Grafico de Poost

January 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006

Graphic design and animation internship completing projects during early career.