I am a passionate graphic designer with over 22 years of experience in the industry, primarily focusing on corporate graphic design in the watchmaking sector. My journey has allowed me to develop my skills in both print and digital media, and I believe in the philosophy of 'learning by doing' to continuously evolve in my craft. I am excited about opportunities that challenge my creativity and contribute to commercial success.…

Nik Kläntschi

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I am a passionate graphic designer with over 22 years of experience in the industry, primarily focusing on corporate graphic design in the watchmaking sector. My journey has allowed me to develop my skills in both print and digital media, and I believe in the philosophy of 'learning by doing' to continuously evolve in my craft. I am excited about opportunities that challenge my creativity and contribute to commercial success.…

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I am a passionate graphic designer with over 22 years of experience in the industry, primarily focusing on corporate graphic design in the watchmaking sector. My journey has allowed me to develop my skills in both print and digital media, and I believe in the philosophy of ‘learning by doing’ to continuously evolve in my craft. I am excited about opportunities that challenge my creativity and contribute to commercial success.

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Experience Level

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at IWC Schaffhausen, Creative Center
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2024
CD Manual, Workbook, Sammelband, Corporate Design, PR-Unterlagen, Bedienungsanleitungen, Pressemappen, Einladungen Print, e-Vites, Hoardings, Fotografie, Videobearbeitung
Art Director at Kern & Partner AG
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2000
Leitung von Corporate Design, Fotoregie und Kampagnen für UBS Fiscaplan, UBS Private Banking, Elida Cosmetic, Banco di Lugano sowie weitere Kunden
Graphic Designer at Martin & Tomasch
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Knorr Direct Mail, Mövenpick, Tea Timer
AD Assistant at Farner Publicis FCB
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Assistant Phillips, Nescafé, Migros (Non Food), Swatch - Uhren, Blick, Renault, Cristallina Joghurt
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance / Zürich
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988
Illustration: TA-Magazin, Blick, Reader‘s Digest, Migros; Grafik: Zeitschrift Sonnenenergie, H+Mmusic
AD Assistant at Cash RSCG Zürich
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
AD Assistant; Arbeiten für Phillips, Nescafé, Migros (Non Food), Swatch - Uhren, Blick, Renault, Cristallina Joghurt
AD Assistant at Cash RSCG in Zürich
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Supported art direction for advertising campaigns; contributed to campaigns for Phillips, Nescafé, Migros (Non Food), Swatch-Uhren, Blick, Renault, Cristallina Joghurt.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Freelance, Zürich
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988
Illustration: TA-Magazin, Blick, Reader’s Digest, Migros; Grafik: Sonnenenergie, H+Mmusic; Frauenfeld region project work.
Art Director at Bolt, Koch & Ko
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Art direction for catalogs and campaigns; clients included Uetiker Dünger, Kuoni, Helvetic Tours, Volg.
Graphic Designer / Creative Center at IWC Schaffhausen, Creative Center
January 1, 2002 - Present
CD Manual, Workbook, Sammelband; Corporate Design; PR materials; Bedienungsanleitungen; Pressemappen; Print & e-Vites; Hoardings; Photography; Videobearbeitung; various product and brand communications.
Graphic Designer at IWC Schaffhausen
January 1, 2002 - Present
Lead the Creative Center focusing on corporate graphic design, including print materials, branding, and basic animation projects. Developed a wide range of marketing and PR materials to enhance the visual identity of the brand.
Art Director at Werbeagentur Kern & Partner AG
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2000
Managed creative projects for clients in banking and cosmetics, leading a team of designers to produce high-quality marketing materials.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Provided freelance graphic design and illustration services for various clients, including publications and advertising agencies.

Education

F+F Tagesschule at Zürich
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1979
Vorkurs at Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980
Grafikerlehre at Studio Georg Erhardt, Zürich
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1984
Tagesschule at F+F Tagesschule in Zürich
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979
Vorkurs at Vorkurs an der Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1980
Grafikerlehre at Studio Georg Erhardt, Zürich
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1984
Grafikerlehre at Studio Georg Erhardt in Zürich
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1984
Graphic Design Degree at Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1980
Graphic Design Apprenticeship at Studio Georg Erhardt
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1984
Grafikerlehre at Studio Georg Erhardt
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1984

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods

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