I am an experienced Desktop Publisher and Graphic Designer with a strong background in digital and print layout, artwork creation, and client project management. I thrive in creative environments where I can apply my skills in Figma and traditional print production while mentoring apprentices in the field. My passion lies in combining creativity and precision to produce engaging visual assets that adhere to corporate design standards. Currently based in Zürich, I continue to grow my expertise through advanced studies in typography and branding at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. I am a dedicated professional who enjoys working under pressure and delivering high-quality work with a customer-oriented mindset.

Carla Hartkorn

I am an experienced Desktop Publisher and Graphic Designer with a strong background in digital and print layout, artwork creation, and client project management. I thrive in creative environments where I can apply my skills in Figma and traditional print production while mentoring apprentices in the field. My passion lies in combining creativity and precision to produce engaging visual assets that adhere to corporate design standards. Currently based in Zürich, I continue to grow my expertise through advanced studies in typography and branding at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. I am a dedicated professional who enjoys working under pressure and delivering high-quality work with a customer-oriented mindset.

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I am an experienced Desktop Publisher and Graphic Designer with a strong background in digital and print layout, artwork creation, and client project management. I thrive in creative environments where I can apply my skills in Figma and traditional print production while mentoring apprentices in the field. My passion lies in combining creativity and precision to produce engaging visual assets that adhere to corporate design standards.

Currently based in Zürich, I continue to grow my expertise through advanced studies in typography and branding at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. I am a dedicated professional who enjoys working under pressure and delivering high-quality work with a customer-oriented mindset.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Desktop Publisher at addvanto AG
October 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for designing digital assets using Figma, developing and implementing print products, layout, image editing, and typographic work according to CD guidelines.
Polygrafin EFZ at Reprotec AG
September 30, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Worked on layouts for print and screen, supported webshop and social media, held technical responsibility in prepress, and trained apprentices in polygrafie.
Polygrafin EFZ at Bürli AG
August 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Completed various independent projects with client contact, ensured precise work under time pressure (newspaper layout), and supervised apprentices.
Polygrafin EFZ Apprentice at Lerchmüller AG
July 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Handled preparation and further processing of printed products with a focus on creative and customer-oriented work.

Education

CAS Type & Brand at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
March 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
CAS Fundamentals of Typography at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Qualifications

Berufsmaturität Richtung Gestaltung und Kunst
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
Kurs für Berufsbildner*innen
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Cambridge Advanced English Certificate (C1 level)
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet

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