I am Cornelia Freche, a passionate freelancer in arts and design with a university degree in design. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in background design, set design, character design, and art direction across numerous animation and film projects. My experience spans diverse studios and productions where I have contributed to creating immersive visual worlds and artistic concepts. With a strong foundation in traditional and digital art, I enjoy bringing stories to life through illustration and design. I am skilled in various software tools and continuously learning to expand my expertise. My background also includes teaching and mentoring, reflecting my commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering creativity in the arts community.

Cornelia Freche

I am Cornelia Freche, a passionate freelancer in arts and design with a university degree in design. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in background design, set design, character design, and art direction across numerous animation and film projects. My experience spans diverse studios and productions where I have contributed to creating immersive visual worlds and artistic concepts. With a strong foundation in traditional and digital art, I enjoy bringing stories to life through illustration and design. I am skilled in various software tools and continuously learning to expand my expertise. My background also includes teaching and mentoring, reflecting my commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering creativity in the arts community.

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I am Cornelia Freche, a passionate freelancer in arts and design with a university degree in design. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in background design, set design, character design, and art direction across numerous animation and film projects. My experience spans diverse studios and productions where I have contributed to creating immersive visual worlds and artistic concepts.

With a strong foundation in traditional and digital art, I enjoy bringing stories to life through illustration and design. I am skilled in various software tools and continuously learning to expand my expertise. My background also includes teaching and mentoring, reflecting my commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering creativity in the arts community.

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Language

English
Intermediate
German
Fluent

Work Experience

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.
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.

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
    paper 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!