I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Alain Szerdahelyi

I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

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Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it.


Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

German
Fluent
Hungarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder / Creative Director at Studio Studio, Basel & Berlin
January 1, 2016 - Present
Conceptualize and implement visual communication, design consulting, brand image management, advertising concepts, and project management. Lead client workshops and oversee end-to-end project delivery. Collaborate with a wide range of clients to translate brand strategy into compelling visual storytelling across multiple formats.
Art Director, Project Manager at Suan Conceptual Design GmbH, Basel
June 30, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Provided brand consulting, conception, and implementation of brand identities, campaign design, and design projects. Responsible for client management and advisory services for clients such as Derendinger AG, Swiss Automotive Group, and Novartis.
Head of Marketing & Social Media (Inhouse) at Kiebitz, Basel
June 30, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and executed online/offline marketing strategies for internal and external communication channels (B2B and B2C). Managed community engagement on social media channels and website maintenance.
Art Director, Designer at kreisvier communications AG, Basel
July 31, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Developed and delivered customer projects, pitch presentations, and acted as deputy in daily operations. Worked with clients including Basel Tourismus, Coop, Roche, Top Pharm Apotheken, Universitätsspital Basel.
Senior Art Director & Executive Board Member at cr Werbeagentur AG, Basel
June 30, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Led creative department; responsible for conception and execution of cross-media advertising campaigns and visual communication concepts. Managed projects for BAG, BLT, Cornèrcard SA, Gesundheitsdepartement Basel-Stadt, Henkel AG & Co, SBFI, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Zoo Basel.
Art Director at Kreon Communications AG, Basel
April 30, 2012 - September 6, 2025
Conceptualized and implemented cross-media design and advertising projects. Clients included Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, Pro Natura, and Roche.
Junior Art Director Internship at Swissmiss studio, New York
September 30, 2009 - September 6, 2025
Contributed to creative concepts and project support for clients and studio initiatives.
Junior Art Director at Kommunikation AG, Basel
May 31, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Supported design and advertising projects, prepared materials, and assisted senior staff.
Founder / Creative Director at Studio Studio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Self-employed creative agency. Conceptualize and implement visual communication, design consulting, brand image management, advertising concepts, and project management. Collaborate with clients including Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, BLKB, Carhartt WIP, EDWIN Europe, FREITAG Lab AG, Fondation Beyeler, GGG Basel, Hinterhof AG, JKF Basel, Kaserne Basel, Kunstmuseum Basel, Laurent-Perrier, Manor, Roche, Sympany, vanBaerle, and Vitra International AG.
Art Director, Project Manager at Suan Conceptual Design GmbH, Basel
June 30, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Provided brand consulting, conception, and implementation of brand identities, campaign design, and design projects. Responsible for client management and advisory services for clients such as Derendinger AG, Swiss Automotive Group, and Novartis.
Head of Marketing & Social Media (Inhouse) at Kiebitz, Basel
June 30, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and executed online/offline marketing strategies for internal and external communication channels (B2B and B2C). Managed community engagement on social media channels and website maintenance.
Art Director, Designer at kreisvier communications AG, Basel
July 31, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Developed and delivered customer projects, pitch presentations, and acted as deputy in daily operations. Worked with clients including Basel Tourismus, Coop, Roche, Top Pharm Apotheken, Universitätsspital Basel.
Senior Art Director & Executive Board Member at cr Werbeagentur AG, Basel
June 30, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Led creative department; responsible for conception and execution of cross-media advertising campaigns and visual communication concepts. Managed projects for BAG, BLT, Cornèrcard SA, Gesundheitsdepartement Basel-Stadt, Henkel AG & Co, SBFI, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Zoo Basel.
Art Director at Kreon Communications AG, Basel
April 30, 2012 - September 6, 2025
Conceptualized and implemented cross-media design and advertising projects. Clients included Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, Pro Natura, and Roche.
Junior Art Director Internship at Swissmiss studio, New York
September 30, 2009 - September 6, 2025
Worked on projects for MoMA, GENEVA, Creative Mornings, NOOKA Valencia.
Junior Art Director at Kommunikation AG, Basel
May 31, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Projects for Basel Tourismus, Coop, British American Tobacco, Heineken Switzerland AG, MCH Messe Schweiz.
Founder / Creative Director at Studio Studio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Conceptualize and implement visual communication, design consulting, brand image management, advertising concepts, and project management for a diverse client base across Basel and Berlin. Lead end-to-end creative processes, manage cross-disciplinary teams, and develop brand systems and campaign concepts for clients including Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, BLKB, Carhartt WIP, EDWIN Europe, Fondation Beyeler, Kunstmuseum Basel, Roche, Vitra International AG, Manor, and more.
Art Director, Project Manager at Suan Conceptual Design GmbH, Basel
June 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Provide brand consulting, conception and implementation of brand identities, campaign design, and design projects. Lead client management and advisory services for Derendinger AG, Swiss Automotive Group, and Novartis, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring timely project delivery.
Head of Marketing & Social Media (Inhouse) at Kiebitz, Basel
June 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Develop and execute online/offline marketing strategies for internal and external channels (B2B and B2C). Manage community engagement on social media and maintain website content, supporting brand growth and audience development.
Art Director, Designer at kreisvier communications AG, Basel
July 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Develop and deliver customer-focused projects, pitch presentations, and act as deputy in daily operations. Lead cross-media design and advertising concepts for a diverse client roster including Basel Tourismus, Coop, Roche, Top Pharm Apotheken, Universitätsspital Basel.
Senior Art Director & Executive Board Member at cr Werbeagentur AG, Basel
June 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Lead the creative department; conceive and execute cross-media advertising campaigns and visual communication concepts. Manage projects for Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG), BLT, Cornèrcard SA, Gesundheitsdepartement Basel-Stadt, Henkel AG & Co, SBFI, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Zoo Basel.
Art Director at Kreon Communications AG, Basel
April 1, 2012 - September 6, 2025
Conceptualize and implement cross-media design and advertising projects for clients including Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, Pro Natura, and Roche.
Junior Art Director Internship at Swissmiss studio, New York
September 1, 2009 - September 6, 2025
Worked on projects for MoMA, GENEVA, Creative Mornings, NOOKA Valencia, contributing to campaigns and design initiatives in an international studio environment.
Junior Art Director at Kommunikation AG, Basel
May 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Developed cross-media design and advertising projects; clients included Basel Tourismus, Coop, British American Tobacco, Heineken Switzerland AG, MCH Messe Schweiz.
Founder / Creative Director at Studio Studio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Conceptualize and implement visual communication, design consulting, brand image management, advertising concepts, and project management. Collaborate with clients including Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, BLKB, Carhartt WIP, EDWIN Europe, FREITAG Lab AG, Fondation Beyeler, GGG Basel, Hinterhof AG, JKF Basel, Kaserne Basel, Kunstmuseum Basel, Laurent-Perrier, Manor, Roche, Sympany, vanBaerle, and Vitra International AG.
Art Director, Project Manager at Suan Conceptual Design GmbH
June 30, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Provided brand consulting, conception, and implementation of brand identities, campaign design, and design projects. Responsible for client management and advisory services for clients such as Derendinger AG, Swiss Automotive Group, and Novartis.
Head of Marketing & Social Media (Inhouse) at Kiebitz
June 30, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and executed online/offline marketing strategies for internal and external communication channels (B2B and B2C). Managed community engagement on social media channels and website maintenance.
Art Director, Designer at kreisvier communications AG
July 31, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Developed and delivered customer projects, pitch presentations, and acted as deputy in daily operations. Worked with clients including Basel Tourismus, Coop, Roche, Top Pharm Apotheken, Universitätsspital Basel.
Senior Art Director & Executive Board Member at cr Werbeagentur AG
June 30, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Led creative department; responsible for conception and execution of cross-media advertising campaigns and visual communication concepts. Managed projects for BAG, BLT, Cornèrcard SA, Gesundheitsdepartement Basel-Stadt, Henkel AG & Co, SBFI, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Zoo Basel.
Art Director at Kreon Communications AG
April 30, 2012 - September 6, 2025
Conceptualized and implemented cross-media design and advertising projects. Clients included Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, Pro Natura, and Roche.
Junior Art Director Internship at Swissmiss studio
September 30, 2009 - September 6, 2025
Worked on projects for MoMA, GENEVA, Creative Mornings, NOOKA Valencia.
Junior Art Director at Kommunikation AG, Basel
May 31, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Projects for Basel Tourismus, Coop, British American Tobacco, Heineken Switzerland AG, MCH Messe Schweiz.
Founder / Creative Director at Studio Studio
January 1, 2016 - Present
Conceptualize and implement visual communication, design consulting, brand image management, advertising concepts, and project management; collaborate with notable clients including Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, BLKB, Carhartt WIP, EDWIN Europe, FREITAG Lab AG, Fondation Beyeler, GGG Basel, Hinterhof AG, JKF Basel, Kaserne Basel, Kunstmuseum Basel, Laurent-Perrier, Manor, Roche, Sympany, vanBaerle, and Vitra International AG.
Art Director, Project Manager at Suan Conceptual Design GmbH
June 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Provided brand consulting, conception, and implementation of brand identities, campaign design, and design projects; responsible for client management and advisory services for clients such as Derendinger AG, Swiss Automotive Group, and Novartis
Head of Marketing & Social Media (Inhouse) at Kiebitz, Basel
June 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and executed online/offline marketing strategies for internal and external communication channels (B2B and B2C); managed community engagement on social media channels and website maintenance
Art Director, Designer at kreisvier communications AG, Basel
July 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Developed and delivered customer projects, pitch presentations, and acted as deputy in daily operations; worked with clients including Basel Tourismus, Coop, Roche, Top Pharm Apotheken, Universitätsspital Basel
Senior Art Director & Executive Board Member at cr Werbeagentur AG, Basel
June 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Led creative department; responsible for conception and execution of cross-media advertising campaigns and visual communication concepts; managed projects for BAG, BLT, Cornèrcard SA, Gesundheitsdepartement Basel-Stadt, Henkel AG & Co, SBFI, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Zoo Basel
Art Director at Kreon Communications AG, Basel
April 1, 2012 - September 6, 2025
Conceptualized and implemented cross-media design and advertising projects; clients included Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, Pro Natura, and Roche
Junior Art Director (Intern) at Swissmiss studio, New York
September 1, 2009 - September 6, 2025
Worked on projects for MoMA, GENEVA, Creative Mornings, NOOKA Valencia
Junior Art Director at kommunikation AG, Basel
May 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Projects for Basel Tourismus, Coop, British American Tobacco, Heineken Switzerland AG, MCH Messe Schweiz
Founder / Creative Director at Studio Studio (Self-employed)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Conceptualize and implement visual communication, design consulting, brand image management, advertising concepts, and project management for clients in Basel and Berlin; lead client collaborations and oversee end-to-end creative delivery.
Art Director, Project Manager at Suan Conceptual Design GmbH, Basel
June 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Provided brand consulting, conception, and implementation of brand identities, campaign design, and design projects; responsible for client management and advisory services for Derendinger AG, Swiss Automotive Group, and Novartis.
Head of Marketing & Social Media (Inhouse) at Kiebitz, Basel
June 1, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Developed and executed online/offline marketing strategies for internal and external communication channels (B2B and B2C); managed community engagement on social media channels and website maintenance.
Art Director, Designer at kreisvier communications AG, Basel
July 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Developed and delivered customer projects, pitch presentations, and acted as deputy in daily operations; collaborated with clients including Basel Tourismus, Coop, Roche, Top Pharm Apotheken, Universitätsspital Basel.
Senior Art Director & Executive Board Member at cr Werbeagentur AG, Basel
June 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Led creative department; responsible for conception and execution of cross-media advertising campaigns and visual communication concepts; managed projects for BAG, BLT, Cornèrcard SA, Gesundheitsdepartement Basel-Stadt, Henkel AG & Co, SBFI, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Zoo Basel.
Art Director at Kreon Communications AG, Basel
April 1, 2012 - September 6, 2025
Conceptualized and implemented cross-media design and advertising projects; clients included Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Basel Tourismus, Bayer AG, Pro Natura, Roche.
Junior Art Director Internship at Swissmiss studio, New York
September 1, 2009 - September 6, 2025
Worked on projects for MoMA, GENEVA, Creative Mornings, NOOKA Valencia.
Junior Art Director at Kommunikation AG, Basel
May 1, 2008 - September 6, 2025
Projects for Basel Tourismus, Coop, British American Tobacco, Heineken Switzerland AG, MCH Messe Schweiz.

Education

Advanced Course in Interaction Design using Figma UX/UI Design at Basel Academy of Art and Design | Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE)
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification for drones (A1/A3) at BAZL – Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt / Federal Aviation Administration / EU Aviation Safety Agency
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification at Lehramt Basel-Stadt
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
SIMD Swiss Interactive Media Designer EFZ / Grafiker EFZ at SIMD
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Local Journalism & Reporting Workshop at Radio X Foundation, Basel
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Internship in Web Design at New Media Factory, Basel
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Preliminary Art & Design Course at Schule für Gestaltung, Basel
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ at Vittorio Müller AG, Basel
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Summer Workshop – Advanced Course in Interaction Design using Figma UX/UI Design at Basel Academy of Art and Design | Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE)
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification for drones at BAZL Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt; European Union Aviation Safety Agency; United States Department of Transportation
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification at Lehramt Basel-Stadt
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
EFZ Swiss Interactive Media Designer / Grafiker EFZ at SIMD
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Internship in Web Design at New Media Factory, Basel
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ at Vittorio Müller AG, Basel
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Preliminary Art & Design Course at Schule für Gestaltung, Basel
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Workshop – Local Journalism & Reporting at Radio X Foundation, Basel
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Workshop – klipp+klang Radio School at klipp+klang Radio School, Bern
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Advanced Course in Interaction Design using Figma UX/UI Design at Basel Academy of Art and Design | Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification for drones at BAZL Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification at Lehramt Basel-Stadt
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Local Journalism & Reporting Workshop at Radio X Foundation, Basel
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Workshops – klipp+klang Radio School at klipp+klang Radio School, Bern
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ at Vittorio Müller AG, Basel
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Preliminary Art & Design Course at Schule für Gestaltung, Basel
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Internship in Web Design at New Media Factory, Basel
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Advanced Course in Interaction Design (UX/UI) at Basel Academy of Art and Design
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification for unmanned aerial systems at BAZL / FAA / EASA
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification at Lehramt Basel-Stadt
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ at Vittorio Müller AG
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Preliminary Art & Design Course at Schule für Gestaltung, Basel
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Internship in Web Design at New Media Factory, Basel
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Advanced Course in Interaction Design using Figma at Basel Academy of Art and Design
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification for drones at BAZL / FAA / EU Aviation Safety Agency
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification at Lehramt Basel-Stadt
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Workshop – Local Journalism & Reporting at Radio X Foundation, Basel
January 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Preliminary Art & Design Course at Schule für Gestaltung, Basel
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ at Vittorio Müller AG, Basel
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Internship in Web Design at New Media Factory, Basel
January 1, 2002 - December 1, 2002
Radio Show Moderation Workshop at klipp+klang Radio School, Bern
January 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Workshop – Interaction Design (Figma UX/UI) at Basel Academy of Art and Design | Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE)
January 1, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification (A1/A3) at BAZL / EU Aviation Safety Agencies
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification | Lehramt Basel-Stadt at SIMD
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Local Journalism & Reporting at Radio X Foundation, Basel
January 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
klipp+klang Radio School Workshop at klipp+klang
January 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ at Vittorio Müller AG, Basel
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Preliminary Art & Design Course at Schule für Gestaltung, Basel
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Web Design Internship at New Media Factory, Basel
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Vocational Trainer Certification
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
SIMD Swiss Interactive Media Designer EFZ / Grafiker EFZ
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Local Journalism & Reporting Workshop
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Internship in Web Design
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Preliminary Art & Design Course
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Drone Pilot Certification for drones
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
EFZ Swiss Interactive Media Designer / Grafiker EFZ
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Internship in Web Design
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Drone Pilot Certification for drones
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification for unmanned aerial systems
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Local Journalism & Reporting
January 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification for drones
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Apprenticeship as Graphic Designer EFZ
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Preliminary Art & Design Course
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Internship in Web Design
January 1, 2002 - December 1, 2002
Radio Show Moderation Workshop
January 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025
Drone Pilot Certification
January 1, 2024 - September 6, 2025
Vocational Trainer Certification | Lehramt Basel-Stadt
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Other