I am Caroline Krzykowiak, a freelance textile graphic designer and illustrator based in Genève, Switzerland. Since 2009 I’ve been creating placed and all-over prints for ready-to-wear brands and mass-market retailers, researching graphic trends and color palettes for upcoming seasons, and designing patterns for fashion accessories and luxury packaging in cosmetics (including perfume packaging for luxury brands). I also teach graphic design and illustration, having been an instructor at Arc en Ciel School (now Jean Trubert School) from 2010 to 2014, supervising design competitions and graduation projects, and collaborating with clients across publishing, advertising, and luxury sectors.…

Caroline Krzykowiak

I am Caroline Krzykowiak, a freelance textile graphic designer and illustrator based in Genève, Switzerland. Since 2009 I’ve been creating placed and all-over prints for ready-to-wear brands and mass-market retailers, researching graphic trends and color palettes for upcoming seasons, and designing patterns for fashion accessories and luxury packaging in cosmetics (including perfume packaging for luxury brands). I also teach graphic design and illustration, having been an instructor at Arc en Ciel School (now Jean Trubert School) from 2010 to 2014, supervising design competitions and graduation projects, and collaborating with clients across publishing, advertising, and luxury sectors.…

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I am Caroline Krzykowiak, a freelance textile graphic designer and illustrator based in Genève, Switzerland. Since 2009 I’ve been creating placed and all-over prints for ready-to-wear brands and mass-market retailers, researching graphic trends and color palettes for upcoming seasons, and designing patterns for fashion accessories and luxury packaging in cosmetics (including perfume packaging for luxury brands).

I also teach graphic design and illustration, having been an instructor at Arc en Ciel School (now Jean Trubert School) from 2010 to 2014, supervising design competitions and graduation projects, and collaborating with clients across publishing, advertising, and luxury sectors.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Polish
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance textile graphic designer and illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Creation of placed and all-over prints for ready-to-wear brands and mass-market retailers; graphic trend and color palette research for upcoming seasons; pattern design for fashion accessories; pattern design for luxury packaging in perfume and cosmetics sectors (Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix, and Lanvin perfumes); illustration creation for publishing, press, and advertising sectors.
Graphic design and illustration instructor at Arc en ciel school (now Jean Trubert School)
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
Graphic design and illustration instructor at a graduate school of graphic arts; supervision of design competitions (students won the Canson façade prizes in 2013 and 2014) and graduation projects.
Temporary graphic designer at Mayday agency
July 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008
Temporary graphic designer for companies including Reed Organisation, Bella Vista, and Altavia.
Graphic designer in the brand’s artistic direction department at Guerlain
February 1, 2008 - April 1, 2008
Graphic designer in the brand’s artistic direction department.
Graphic designer at Éditions PC
October 1, 2006 - October 1, 2007
Graphic designer at a publishing house.
Freelance - Art direction and layout at Cahiers de voyage magazine
July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006
Art direction and layout for Cahiers de voyage magazine.
Junior art director at LD communication
February 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006
Junior art director at a communications agency for the cultural and institutional sectors.
Graphic designer at Western design
November 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Graphic designer at a design agency for the luxury and cosmetics sectors.
Graphic Designer at Guerlain
February 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008
Graphic designer in the brand’s artistic direction department.
Art Direction and Layout (Freelance) at Cahiers de voyage magazine
July 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006
Art direction and layout for Cahiers de voyage magazine.

Education

Master’s degree in visual communication with honors at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, Paris
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2005
Preparation for entrance exams to applied arts schools (art direction option) at ESAG-Met de Penninghen, Paris
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1999
Scientific baccalaureate with honors, European section at Collège et lycée international, Fontainebleau
September 1, 1990 - June 1, 1997
Master’s degree in visual communication with honors at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, Paris
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2005
Preparations for entrance exams to applied arts schools (art direction option) at ESAG-Met de Penninghen, Paris
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1999
Scientific baccalaureate with honors, European section at Collège et lycée international, Fontainebleau
September 1, 1990 - June 1, 1997

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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