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I am a Creative Marketing Leader with international experience driving communications, branding, and content strategy across nonprofit, cultural, and commercial sectors. I design multi-channel storytelling, build digital platforms, and lead cross-continental teams to deliver impact, from strategy to execution. Based in Berlin, I have co-founded and led studios and initiatives that connect audiences in Europe, Asia, and the US through thoughtful design, media production, and education-ready experiences. Throughout my career I have steered global brands and initiatives, delivering photography, video, editorial content, and UX-enabled websites. I specialize in cross-cultural branding, partner communications, and scalable content pipelines that empower learners, professionals, and communities worldwide.…I am a Creative Marketing Leader with international experience driving communications, branding, and content strategy across nonprofit, cultural, and commercial sectors. I design multi-channel storytelling, build digital platforms, and lead cross-continental teams to deliver impact, from strategy to execution. Based in Berlin, I have co-founded and led studios and initiatives that connect audiences in Europe, Asia, and the US through thoughtful design, media production, and education-ready experiences. Throughout my career I have steered global brands and initiatives, delivering photography, video, editorial content, and UX-enabled websites. I specialize in cross-cultural branding, partner communications, and scalable content pipelines that empower learners, professionals, and communities worldwide.

Thorsten J. Bruder

Creative Director, Content Strategist, Brand Designer, +1

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I am a Creative Marketing Leader with international experience driving communications, branding, and content strategy across nonprofit, cultural, and commercial sectors. I design multi-channel storytelling, build digital platforms, and lead cross-continental teams to deliver impact, from strategy to execution. Based in Berlin, I have co-founded and led studios and initiatives that connect audiences in Europe, Asia, and the US through thoughtful design, media production, and education-ready experiences. Throughout my career I have steered global brands and initiatives, delivering photography, video, editorial content, and UX-enabled websites. I specialize in cross-cultural branding, partner communications, and scalable content pipelines that empower learners, professionals, and communities worldwide.…I am a Creative Marketing Leader with international experience driving communications, branding, and content strategy across nonprofit, cultural, and commercial sectors. I design multi-channel storytelling, build digital platforms, and lead cross-continental teams to deliver impact, from strategy to execution. Based in Berlin, I have co-founded and led studios and initiatives that connect audiences in Europe, Asia, and the US through thoughtful design, media production, and education-ready experiences. Throughout my career I have steered global brands and initiatives, delivering photography, video, editorial content, and UX-enabled websites. I specialize in cross-cultural branding, partner communications, and scalable content pipelines that empower learners, professionals, and communities worldwide.

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I am a Creative Marketing Leader with international experience driving communications, branding, and content strategy across nonprofit, cultural, and commercial sectors. I design multi-channel storytelling, build digital platforms, and lead cross-continental teams to deliver impact, from strategy to execution. Based in Berlin, I have co-founded and led studios and initiatives that connect audiences in Europe, Asia, and the US through thoughtful design, media production, and education-ready experiences.

Throughout my career I have steered global brands and initiatives, delivering photography, video, editorial content, and UX-enabled websites. I specialize in cross-cultural branding, partner communications, and scalable content pipelines that empower learners, professionals, and communities worldwide.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

German

Fluent

English

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Dutch

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Japanese

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Program & Communication Director at Altruism in Medicine Institute

January 1, 2018 - Present

Led global communications strategy for an international education and wellbeing organization; directed all creative production including video series, photography, written content, branding, and UI/UX for the AIMIcare digital platform; managed multi-disciplinary remote creative and development teams across several continents; developed digital storytelling, social media strategy, newsletters, and press materials; built online learning experiences and content pipelines for global audiences, including medical professionals.

Marketing & Communications Director (Co-Founder) at Global Impact Grid GbR

January 1, 2015 - Present

Led communication, branding, and content strategy for EU-funded sustainability and education initiatives; directed website content, visual identity development, and cross-cultural storytelling for multi-country projects; managed partner communication, stakeholder updates, and dissemination strategies across Europe.

Creative Director & Strategist at Memoproduction Japan K.K.

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

Provided creative direction and strategy for multimedia production in Tokyo, guiding concepts and storytelling across projects.

Creative Director & Strategist (Founder) at WhiteRoomStudio

January 1, 2001 - Present

Delivered photography, video, editorial, and digital content for nonprofit, cultural, lifestyle, and commercial clients in Japan, the Netherlands, Germany, and the US; designed brand identities and websites (content + UX direction); produced creative concepts, campaigns, and visual narratives for global audiences.

Global Business Development Manager at Gaiax

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001

Led cross-border business development and partnerships for Tokyo-based operations, driving growth and collaboration across markets.

Assistant Vice President - FX Trader at Commerzbank AG

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1997

Managed foreign exchange trading activities and related client engagements in a high-pressure NYC environment, delivering market insights and risk management support.