Hello! I'm Cornelia Freche, a concept artist and designer with over 20 years of experience in animation studios and design offices. I specialize in concept art, mood boards, art direction, background and color design, character design, photorealistic illustration, matte painting and Blender-based texturing. I enjoy collaborating on challenging projects and bringing visual storytelling to life. I have enclosed my CV and examples of previous work, and I look forward to hearing from you about potential collaborations.…

Cornelia Freche

Hello! I'm Cornelia Freche, a concept artist and designer with over 20 years of experience in animation studios and design offices. I specialize in concept art, mood boards, art direction, background and color design, character design, photorealistic illustration, matte painting and Blender-based texturing. I enjoy collaborating on challenging projects and bringing visual storytelling to life. I have enclosed my CV and examples of previous work, and I look forward to hearing from you about potential collaborations.…

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Hello! I’m Cornelia Freche, a concept artist and designer with over 20 years of experience in animation studios and design offices. I specialize in concept art, mood boards, art direction, background and color design, character design, photorealistic illustration, matte painting and Blender-based texturing.

I enjoy collaborating on challenging projects and bringing visual storytelling to life. I have enclosed my CV and examples of previous work, and I look forward to hearing from you about potential collaborations.

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Language

English
Intermediate
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Background Supervisor + Texturing Artist at Motion Works Halle
December 31, 2020 - September 4, 2025
Supervised background design and texturing for 'Coppelia' (2019-2020), leading artistic development and texture application for the animated production.
Art Direction and Background Design at scopas medien AG
December 31, 2018 - September 4, 2025
Directed art and background for multiple productions including 'Marnie's World' and 'Sandmännchen' (2016–2018), overseeing visual style and character design.
Style Development, Background and Set Design at Balancefilm
December 31, 2017 - September 4, 2025
Developed style, backgrounds and set design for projects such as 'Fritzi war dabei' (2014-2017), creating cohesive visual atmospheres for 2D animation series and trailers.
Character Design, Background Painting and Graphic Design at Motion Works Halle and other studios
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025
Contributed as character designer and background painter to various TV series and cinema cartoons including 'Little Polar Bear', 'Jester Till', and 'Winx Club II' between 2000 and 2012.
Freelancer - Arts and Design at Various Clients
January 1, 1994 - Present
Since 1994, I have worked freelance in cartoon production, painting, jewelry, porcelain, and restoration, handling diverse creative projects and client commissions.

Education

University Degree as Designer (Diploma) at University for Arts and Design Halle Burg Giebichenstein
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
Graduate program: Body jewelry in porcelain and other materials at University for Arts and Design Halle Burg Giebichenstein
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Diploma Vanity in Porcelain - body jewelry and interior decoration at Unknown
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
A-levels (Abitur) university entrance qualification at Evening School Torgau
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986
Vocational training as technician for ceramics at Pottery Corporation Torgau (now Villeroy & Boch)
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    Blue Wind

    The task was to create a magical, realistic illustration for Tim Bennett’s book project “Blue Wind,” which is still in progress.

    A fantastic collaboration!