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Graphic Designer and Art Director with an M.A. in Integrated Design (GPA equivalent: 1.2 / Distinction) and hands-on agency experience at Jung von Matt, HUisHU and Mediatouch. Specialising in visual brand communication, art direction, social media campaigns and AI-driven design. Freelancing since October 2025 with an active portfolio and an independent textile design brand.…

Kathy Kakiga

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Designer, +2

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Graphic Designer and Art Director with an M.A. in Integrated Design (GPA equivalent: 1.2 / Distinction) and hands-on agency experience at Jung von Matt, HUisHU and Mediatouch. Specialising in visual brand communication, art direction, social media campaigns and AI-driven design. Freelancing since October 2025 with an active portfolio and an independent textile design brand.…

Available to hire

Graphic Designer and Art Director with an M.A. in Integrated Design (GPA equivalent: 1.2 / Distinction) and hands-on agency experience at Jung von Matt, HUisHU and Mediatouch. Specialising in visual brand communication, art direction, social media campaigns and AI-driven design. Freelancing since October 2025 with an active portfolio and an independent textile design brand.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

German

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant at LUMAS Art Editions GmbH

September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Art advisory, sales, curation and installation of artworks

Art Direction Intern at Jung von Matt NEXT Alster

October 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023

Concept development, visualisation and layout for Adelholzener, Douglas and new business pitches – Image retouching, logo design and keynote presentations

Creative Art Intern at HUisHU. Digital Creative Agency

October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Animation, video editing, illustration and print/advertising design – Campaign conception for clients incl. S-Bahn Hannover, Eurobahn, Tourismus Marketing Niedersachsen

Working Student – Content Creation at Mediatouch GmbH

May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Social media content for B2B/B2C clients in automotive, hospitality and food service; Video editing (4:5, 9:16 formats), graphic design, templates in Canva / InDesign / Photoshop; Independent project management for smaller campaigns

Freelance Graphic Designer & Art Director at Kathy Kakiga

October 1, 2025 - Present

Branding, print design and digital campaign conception and execution; Art direction for photo productions and social media content; AI-assisted design using Midjourney and Adobe Firefly

Founder – Textile & Design Brand Kathy Kakiga Studio (sole trader) at Kathy Kakiga Studio

January 1, 2026 - Present

Concept, design and sales of original textile products (tote bags); Full ownership of product design, branding and online presence

Mentor for International Design Students at HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts

March 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

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