I am a creative lead and hands-on designer with over 15 years of international experience in the creative industry. My passion lies in blending strategy, design, and storytelling to craft purposeful brand experiences. I have worked with a variety of sectors, building trusted partnerships and focusing on clarity, impact, and meaningful design. I utilize generative AI tools to enhance workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve innovative results.

Ewa Gillen

I am a creative lead and hands-on designer with over 15 years of international experience in the creative industry. My passion lies in blending strategy, design, and storytelling to craft purposeful brand experiences. I have worked with a variety of sectors, building trusted partnerships and focusing on clarity, impact, and meaningful design. I utilize generative AI tools to enhance workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve innovative results.

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I am a creative lead and hands-on designer with over 15 years of international experience in the creative industry. My passion lies in blending strategy, design, and storytelling to craft purposeful brand experiences. I have worked with a variety of sectors, building trusted partnerships and focusing on clarity, impact, and meaningful design. I utilize generative AI tools to enhance workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve innovative results.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
January 1, 2006 - October 14, 2025
Graphic Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
January 1, 2009 - October 14, 2025
Motion Designer at 123 Solutions Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - October 14, 2025
Created 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, 2025
Supported 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, 2025
Executed 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 - Present
As 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, 2025
Created 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, 2025
Provided 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, 2025
Contract-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, 2025
Continued 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, 2025
Executed 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 - Present
Founded 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 - Present
As 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, 2025
Executed 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, 2025
Supported 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, 2025
Created 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, 2025
Berlin-based full-time role.
Graphic Designer at SchömannCorporate GmbH
December 31, 2009 - October 14, 2025
Berlin-based full-time role.
Founder & Creative Lead at Gillen Design
January 1, 2014 - Present
Lead 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, 2025
Supported 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, 2025
Created 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, 2025
Created 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, 2025
Continued design work for Deutsche Bahn projects, delivering print and digital assets along with motion visuals.
Founder & Creative Lead at Gillen Design
January 1, 2014 - Present
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. 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, 2025
Executed 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, 2025
Supported 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, 2025
Created 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, 2014
Executed 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, 2013
Supported 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, 2011
Created refined print, digital, and motion assets, specializing in 2D animation and 3D rendering.

Education

CREATIVE MEDIA DIPLOMA at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin, Germany (in cooperation with Middlesex University, London)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Creative Media Diploma at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin (in cooperation with Middlesex University, London)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Creative Media Diploma at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin, Germany (in cooperation with Middlesex University, London)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Master of Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Creative Media Diploma at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours at School of Audio Engineering, Berlin and Middlesex University, London
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

MASTER OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS – MULTIMEDIA ARTS WITH HONOURS
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Complete OpenAI API Course
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Adobe Firefly Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Creative Media Diploma
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
WeWork Creator Awards 2017 Finalist
January 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025
Best Podcast Web Design 2023/24 (DesignRush)
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Best Website Design 2025 (DesignRush)
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Udemy: Complete OpenAI API Course (Connect to ChatGPT API & More)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Coursera: Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
LinkedIn Learning: Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
LinkedIn Learning: Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
LinkedIn Learning: Adobe Firefly Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Udemy: Complete OpenAI API Course (Connect to ChatGPT API & More)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Coursera: Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
LinkedIn Learning: Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
LinkedIn Learning: Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Creative Media Diploma
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Bachelor of Arts – Multimedia Arts with Honours
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Udemy: Complete OpenAI API Course (Connect to ChatGPT API & More)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Coursera: Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
LinkedIn Learning: Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
LinkedIn Learning: Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Adobe Firefly Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Complete OpenAI API Course
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Adobe Firefly Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other