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I am Chris Eckert, a versatile, efficient, and flexible graphic designer based in Bern, Switzerland. With a clear stance on aesthetics and quality, I am adept at technology and enjoy working with a hands-on mentality. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in graphic design, photography, video production, animation, and 3D design, always aiming to deliver high-quality creative solutions.
I am team-minded, empathic, and strongly solution-oriented, with leadership experience and a solid background as a vocational trainer. My skills span design, multimedia production, and web technologies, complemented by my ability to quickly learn new tools and techniques. I stay socially engaged and open-minded, always eager to collaborate and grow professionally.
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Language
German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
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Italian
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer / Multimedia Producer at Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, Port
June 1, 2009 - PresentResponsible for graphics and conception of trade show appearances, web design, photography, image editing, video production, animation, 3D, CI/CD, vocational training, team leadership, and maintenance of infrastructure such as graphics server, multimedia equipment, and film studio.
Graphic Designer / Multimedia Producer at Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG
June 1, 2009 - PresentResponsible for graphics and trade show conceptions, web design, photography, image editing, video production, animation, and 3D. Took lead on CI/CD, vocational training, team leadership, and maintenance of multimedia infrastructure including graphics server and film studio.
Graphic Designer / Multimedia Producer at Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, Port
June 1, 2009 - PresentCreating graphics and conceptualizing trade show appearances, web design, photography, image editing, video production, animation, and 3D work. Responsible for CI/CD, vocational training, team leadership, and maintaining multimedia infrastructure including graphics servers, equipment, and film studio.
Graphic Designer / Multimedia Producer at Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, Port
June 1, 2009 - PresentResponsible for graphics and conception of trade show appearances, web design, photography, image editing, video production, animation, 3D design, brand identity (CI/CD), team leadership, vocational training, and maintenance of graphics and multimedia infrastructure including graphics server and film studio.
Graphic Designer at Genossenschaft Migros Aare, Schönbühl
May 31, 2009 - August 21, 2025Created graphics, image editing, logotype development, and served as deputy team lead.
Graphic Designer at Genossenschaft Migros Aare
May 31, 2009 - August 21, 2025Engaged in graphic design, image editing, logotype development, and deputy team lead duties at the headquarters in Schönbühl.
Graphic Designer at Genossenschaft Migros Aare, Headquarters, Schönbühl
May 31, 2009 - August 21, 2025Graphic design, image editing, logotype development, and serving as deputy team lead.
Graphic Designer at Genossenschaft Migros Aare, Schönbühl
May 31, 2009 - August 21, 2025Handled graphics, image editing, logotype development, and served as deputy team lead within the headquarters design team.
Polygraphic Designer at Atelier Richner Visuelle Gestaltung, Bern
June 30, 2007 - August 21, 2025Handled graphics, image editing, web design, and signage projects.
Polygraphic Designer at Atelier Richner Visuelle Gestaltung
June 30, 2007 - August 21, 2025Handled graphics, image editing, web design, and signage design in Bern as part of short-term employment.
Polygraphic Designer at Atelier Richner Visuelle Gestaltung, Bern
June 30, 2007 - August 21, 2025Graphic design, image editing, web design, and signage creation.
Polygraphic Designer at Atelier Richner Visuelle Gestaltung, Bern
June 30, 2007 - August 21, 2025Executed graphic design, image editing, web design, and signage projects.
Freelancer at Leaf dtp production
February 28, 2007 - August 21, 2025Freelance graphic design assignments and agency-related projects.
Freelancer (Leaf dtp production) at Self-employed / Assigned by agencies
February 1, 2007 - August 21, 2025Conducted various freelance graphic and digital media projects under the brand Leaf dtp production.
Freelancer/Graphic Designer at Leaf dtp production
February 1, 2007 - August 21, 2025Freelance assignments and agency projects under own brand covering graphic design and related multimedia tasks.
Freelancer (Leaf dtp production) at Self-employed
February 1, 2007 - August 21, 2025Completed freelance assignments under own brand working with agencies and private clients.
Polygraphic Designer and Production Manager at Euro RSCG Life AG (now HAVAS), Basel
April 30, 2006 - August 21, 2025Performed graphics, photography, image editing, production management, vocational training, and maintained graphics, Mac, PC, and server infrastructure.
Polygraphic Designer and Production Manager at Euro RSCG Life AG (now HAVAS)
April 30, 2006 - August 21, 2025Managed graphics, photography, image editing, production management, vocational training, and maintained Mac, PC, and server infrastructures at the Basel advertising agency.
Polygraphic Designer and Production Manager at Euro RSCG Life AG (today HAVAS), Basel
April 30, 2006 - August 21, 2025Graphic design, photography, image editing, production management, vocational training, and maintenance of graphic and IT infrastructure across Mac, PC, and servers.
Polygraphic Designer and Production Manager at Euro RSCG Life AG (Havas), Basel
April 30, 2006 - August 21, 2025Managed graphics, photography, image editing, production management, vocational training, and maintenance of graphics and IT infrastructure including Mac, PC, and servers.
Private Graphic and Photography Assignments
January 1, 2006 - PresentEngaged in private graphic design and photography projects.
Graphic Designer / Photographer / Visual Artist at Private graphics and photography assignments
January 1, 2006 - PresentOngoing private assignments focusing on graphics and photography projects.
Private Graphics and Photography Assignments
January 1, 2006 - PresentOngoing private assignments in graphics and photography.
Polygraphic Designer at Schaub Medien AG, Sissach
December 31, 2002 - August 21, 2025Responsible for graphics, image editing, and imposition tasks.
Polygraphic Designer at Schaub Medien AG
December 31, 2002 - August 21, 2025Focused on graphic design, image editing, and imposition in Sissach.
Polygraphic Designer at Schaub Medien AG, Sissach
December 31, 2002 - August 21, 2025Graphic design, image editing, and imposition.
Polygraphic Designer at Schaub Medien AG, Sissach
December 31, 2002 - August 21, 2025Focused on graphic design, image editing, and imposition tasks.
Support and Sales of Computer Systems at Electro Plus AG, Basel
December 31, 1997 - August 21, 2025Provided support and sales services for computer systems.
Support and Sales Technician at Electro Plus AG
December 31, 1997 - August 21, 2025Provided support and sales for computer systems in Basel.
Support and Sales at Electro Plus AG, Basel
December 31, 1997 - August 21, 2025Support and sales of computer systems.
Support and Sales Specialist at Electro Plus AG, Basel
December 31, 1997 - August 21, 2025Provided support and sales of computer systems.
Co-founder at Weekly newspaper «la recherche»
December 31, 1996 - August 21, 2025Co-founded a weekly newspaper focusing on various topics.
Co-founder and Contributor at Weekly newspaper «la recherche»
December 31, 1996 - August 21, 2025Co-founded and contributed to the weekly newspaper, handling editorial and possibly design-related tasks.
Co-founder at Weekly newspaper «la recherche»
December 31, 1996 - August 21, 2025Co-founded and worked on a weekly newspaper.
Co-founder at Weekly newspaper 'la recherche'
January 1, 1995 - PresentCo-founded and contributed to the establishment of the weekly newspaper.
Education
Polygraphic Designer EFZ at Schaub Medien AG, Sissach
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001Design School at SfG Design School, Basel
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001High School at High school, Muttenz
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993Secondary and Preparatory High School at Pratteln
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1989Secondary School at Kaiseraugst
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985Primary School at Allschwil and Kaiseraugst
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1984Polygraphic Designer EFZ at Schaub Medien AG, Sissach
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001Design School at SfG Design School, Basel
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001High School at High school in Muttenz
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Secondary and Preparatory High School at Pratteln
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989Secondary School at Kaiseraugst
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985Primary School at Allschwil and Kaiseraugst
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1984Polygraphic Designer EFZ at Schaub Medien AG in Sissach
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001SfG Design School at SfG Design School in Basel
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001High School at High School in Muttenz
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993Secondary and Preparatory High School at Pratteln
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1989Secondary School at Kaiseraugst
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985Primary School at Allschwil and Kaiseraugst
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1984Polygraphic Designer EFZ at Schaub Medien AG, Sissach
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001Design School Diploma at SfG Design School, Basel
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001High School at High school in Muttenz
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Secondary and Preparatory High School at Pratteln
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989Secondary School at Kaiseraugst
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985Primary School at Allschwil and Kaiseraugst
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1984Qualifications
Psychiatric Nursing Training
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Extra-occupational Leadership Training SVF
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025Vocational Trainer BFF
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 20253D Producer SAE
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 2025Video Producer SAE
January 1, 2014 - August 21, 2025Leadership Training SVF
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025Vocational Trainer BFF
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 20253D Producer SAE
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 2025Video Producer SAE
January 1, 2014 - August 21, 2025Psychiatric Nursing Training
January 1, 1995 - August 21, 2025Training in psychiatric nursing
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Leadership Training SVF
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025Vocational Trainer BFF
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 20253D Producer SAE
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 2025Video Producer SAE
January 1, 2014 - August 21, 2025Extra-occupational Leadership Training SVF
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025Vocational Trainer BFF
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 20253D Producer SAE
January 1, 2018 - August 21, 2025Video Producer SAE
January 1, 2014 - August 21, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Healthcare
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