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I am a Creative Lead and Global Brand Creative Strategist with over 15 years of international experience driving concept-to-execution across digital, print, motion, and branded content. I translate brand strategy into coherent, scalable creative systems for global and multicultural audiences, leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders across markets. My work spans healthcare, science, education, sustainability, and technology, where I aim to deliver clear, purposeful brand communication that resonates culturally and drives impact.
I thrive in collaborative, multicultural environments and enjoy building strategic narratives that empower brands to connect with diverse audiences. Through leadership and hands-on creation, I help mission-driven organizations grow with creativity that is both meaningful and measurable.
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Language
English
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German
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Polish
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
January 1, 2006 - October 14, 2025Graphic Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
January 1, 2009 - October 14, 2025Motion Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - October 14, 2025Created refined print, digital, and motion assets for Deutsche Bahn, specializing in 2D animation, 3D rendering, and vehicle design visualizations.
Contract Graphic Designer at Wolff Design Pty
January 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025Supported advertising studios on projects across entertainment, hospitality, and real estate; created brand-aligned visuals for print and digital media.
Multimedia Designer: Print & Digital at Wolff Design Pty
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025Executed brand-driven, cross-platform creative solutions across print, digital, and animation for Johnson & Johnson, Swissotel, Cancer Council Australia, and ICMS; built brand strategies ensuring visual consistency.
Founder & Creative Lead at Gillen Design
January 1, 2014 - PresentAs a contractor for agencies and direct clients, I lead cross-platform brand strategies, campaign initiatives, and visual storytelling across print, digital, and exhibition formats. Clients included Oviva, RKW Group, Norma Group, and Wantedly. Notable award: Best Podcast Web Design 2023 for Digital Pathology Place.
Motion Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
December 31, 2006 - October 14, 2025Created refined print, digital, and motion assets for Deutsche Bahn, specializing in 2D animation, 3D rendering, and vehicle design visualizations. Enhanced stakeholder presentations with immersive visuals to communicate design concepts with clarity.
Motion Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
December 31, 2009 - October 14, 2025Provided ongoing branding, print, digital, and motion design support for diverse clients, ensuring brand consistency and compelling narrative across channels.
Motion Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
December 31, 2011 - October 14, 2025Contract-based motion design work supporting print, digital and motion assets for branding and campaign initiatives across multiple clients.
Motion Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
December 31, 2012 - October 14, 2025Continued contract work delivering print, digital and motion design assets to support client campaigns and visual storytelling.
Contract Graphic Designer at Wolff Design Pty
December 31, 2013 - October 14, 2025Executed brand-driven cross-platform creative solutions across print, digital, and animation for Johnson & Johnson, Swissotel, Cancer Council Australia, and International College of Management Sydney. Built brand strategies that strengthened market presence and visual consistency.
Founder & Creative Lead at Gillen Design
January 1, 2014 - PresentFounded Gillen Design; lead cross-platform brand strategies, campaign initiatives, and visual storytelling across print, digital, and exhibition formats. Clients include Oviva, RKW Group, Norma Group, and Wantedly. As a contractor, collaborated with agencies like SMACK Communications GmbH to deliver impactful creative work.
Founder & Creative Lead at Gillen Design
January 1, 2014 - PresentAs a contractor for agencies such as SMACK Communications GmbH and direct clients, led cross-platform brand strategies, campaign initiatives, and visual storytelling across print, digital, and exhibition formats. Clients include Oviva, RKW Group, Norma Group, and Wantedly. Highlights include an award-winning identity for Digital Pathology Place (Best Podcast Web Design 2023).
Multimedia Designer: Print & Digital at Gillen Design
December 31, 2014 - October 14, 2025Executed brand-driven, cross-platform creative solutions across print, digital, and animation for Johnson & Johnson, Swissotel, Cancer Council Australia, and International College of Management Sydney. Built brand strategies that strengthened market presence and visual consistency.
Contract Graphic Designer at Wolff Design Pty
December 31, 2013 - October 14, 2025Supported advertising agencies and production studios on projects across entertainment, hospitality, and real estate. Created brand-aligned visuals for print and digital media.
Motion Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
December 31, 2011 - October 14, 2025Created refined print, digital, and motion assets for Deutsche Bahn, specializing in 2D animation, 3D rendering, and vehicle design visualizations. Enhanced stakeholder presentations with immersive visuals to communicate design concepts with clarity.
Graphic Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
December 31, 2006 - October 14, 2025Berlin-based full-time role.
Graphic Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
December 31, 2009 - October 14, 2025Berlin-based full-time role.
Founder & Creative Lead at Gillen Design
January 1, 2014 - PresentLead cross-platform brand strategy, campaign initiatives, and visual storytelling across print, digital, and exhibition formats. Clients include Oviva, RKW Group, Norma Group, and Wantedly. Highlights include an award-winning identity for Digital Pathology Place (Best Podcast Web Design 2023).
Contract Graphic Designer at Wolff Design Pty
December 31, 2013 - October 14, 2025Supported advertising agencies and production studios on projects across entertainment, hospitality, and real estate. Created brand-aligned visuals for print and digital media.
Motion Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
December 31, 2011 - October 14, 2025Created refined print, digital, and motion assets for Deutsche Bahn, specializing in 2D animation, 3D rendering, and vehicle design visualizations. Enhanced stakeholder presentations with immersive visuals to communicate design concepts with clarity.
Motion Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
December 31, 2006 - October 14, 2025Created refined print, digital, and motion assets for Deutsche Bahn, specializing in 2D animation, 3D rendering, and vehicle design visuals.
Graphic Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
December 31, 2009 - October 14, 2025Continued design work for Deutsche Bahn projects, delivering print and digital assets along with motion visuals.
Founder & Creative Lead at Gillen Design
January 1, 2014 - PresentContractor for agencies such as SMACK Communications GmbH and direct clients; led cross-platform brand strategies, campaign initiatives, and visual storytelling across print, digital, and exhibition formats. Clients include Oviva, RKW Group, Norma Group, and Wantedly. Award-winning identity for Digital Pathology Place (Best Podcast Web Design 2023).
Multimedia Designer: Print & Digital at Wolff Design Pty
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025Executed brand-driven, cross-platform creative solutions across print, digital, and animation for Johnson & Johnson, Swissotel, Cancer Council Australia, and ICMS. Built brand strategies that strengthened market presence and visual consistency.
Contract Graphic Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
January 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025Supported advertising agencies and production studios on projects across entertainment, hospitality, and real estate. Created brand-aligned visuals for print and digital media.
Motion Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - October 14, 2025Created refined print, digital, and motion assets for Deutsche Bahn, specializing in 2D animation, 3D rendering, and vehicle design visualizations. Enhanced stakeholder presentations with immersive visuals to communicate design concepts with clarity.
Multimedia Designer: Print & Digital at Wolff Design Pty
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Executed brand-driven, cross-platform creative solutions across print, digital, and animation for various clients, enhancing brand presence and visual consistency.
Contract Graphic Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Supported advertising agencies and production studios on projects across various sectors, creating brand-aligned visuals for print and digital media.
Motion Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Created refined print, digital, and motion assets, specializing in 2D animation and 3D rendering.
Independent Creative Lead at Gillen Design
January 1, 2014 - PresentLed creative direction and global brand strategy for mission-driven organizations, agencies, and scale-ups across healthcare, science, sustainability, and tech; delivered cross-channel brand systems and visual storytelling across digital, print, motion, and experiential formats. Partnered with international stakeholders across markets. Key collaborations included Netto, Wantedly, Stop TB Partnership, Purpose Group, and Gelomics. Awarded for DigitalPathologyPlace (Best Podcast Web Design 2023/24) and NoTaboo.Mom (Best Website Design 2025).
Communication Designer at SMACK Communications GmbH
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2024Delivered brand communication and campaigns across print, digital, social media, web, and exhibitions for international B2B and B2C brands including RKW Group, NORMA Group, Mercer, and SMA Solar. Collaborated closely with creative direction and account teams in a fast-paced, multilingual agency environment.
Multimedia Designer at Wolff Design Pty
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Delivered brand-driven creative solutions for Johnson & Johnson, Swissôtel, Cancer Council Australia, and ICMS; maintained brand consistency across digital, print, and motion.
Graphic Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Supported advertising agencies and production studios with brand-aligned visual communication across entertainment, hospitality, and real estate.
Motion Designer at Schömann Corporate GmbH
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Created 2D and 3D motion and visualization assets for Deutsche Bahn, supporting vehicle design concepts and high-level stakeholder presentations.
Education
CREATIVE MEDIA DIPLOMA at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin, Germany (in cooperation with Middlesex University, London)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Creative Media Diploma at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin (in cooperation with Middlesex University, London)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025Creative Media Diploma at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin, Germany (in cooperation with Middlesex University, London)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Creative Media Diploma at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin and Middlesex University, London
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Multimedia Arts at School of Audio Engineering Berlin (with Middlesex University, London)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Creative Media Diploma at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Qualifications
MASTER OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025BACHELOR OF ARTS – MULTIMEDIA ARTS WITH HONOURS
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Complete OpenAI API Course
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Adobe Firefly Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Creative Media Diploma
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025WeWork Creator Awards 2017 Finalist
January 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025Best Podcast Web Design 2023/24 (DesignRush)
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025Best Website Design 2025 (DesignRush)
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Udemy: Complete OpenAI API Course (Connect to ChatGPT API & More)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Coursera: Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025LinkedIn Learning: Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025LinkedIn Learning: Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025LinkedIn Learning: Adobe Firefly Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Udemy: Complete OpenAI API Course (Connect to ChatGPT API & More)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Coursera: Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025LinkedIn Learning: Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025LinkedIn Learning: Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Creative Media Diploma
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Udemy: Complete OpenAI API Course (Connect to ChatGPT API & More)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Coursera: Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025LinkedIn Learning: Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025LinkedIn Learning: Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Adobe Firefly Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Complete OpenAI API Course
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Adobe Firefly Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026Brand Management
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026OpenAI API Applications
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026Adobe Firefly
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026AI-Driven Video & Avatar Technologies
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Life Sciences
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