Hi, I’m Christoph Gey, a freelance Creative Director and Art Director blending branding, UI/UX, and design systems to craft impactful digital products. With 15+ years of experience working with global brands like Audi, Volvo, and the Bundesliga’s DFL Digital Sports, I bridge high-level vision with pixel-perfect execution. I don’t just design interfaces—I build scalable design systems and intuitive digital experiences that resonate. I’m hands-on and strategically focused, guiding creative direction while staying close to the design process. I speak the language of developers to ensure ideas translate into fast, high-quality code and delightful user experiences, even under tight timelines. I work with global players, family-owned businesses, and visionary individuals who lead with passion for their brand.

Christoph Gey

Hi, I’m Christoph Gey, a freelance Creative Director and Art Director blending branding, UI/UX, and design systems to craft impactful digital products. With 15+ years of experience working with global brands like Audi, Volvo, and the Bundesliga’s DFL Digital Sports, I bridge high-level vision with pixel-perfect execution. I don’t just design interfaces—I build scalable design systems and intuitive digital experiences that resonate. I’m hands-on and strategically focused, guiding creative direction while staying close to the design process. I speak the language of developers to ensure ideas translate into fast, high-quality code and delightful user experiences, even under tight timelines. I work with global players, family-owned businesses, and visionary individuals who lead with passion for their brand.

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Hi, I’m Christoph Gey, a freelance Creative Director and Art Director blending branding, UI/UX, and design systems to craft impactful digital products. With 15+ years of experience working with global brands like Audi, Volvo, and the Bundesliga’s DFL Digital Sports, I bridge high-level vision with pixel-perfect execution. I don’t just design interfaces—I build scalable design systems and intuitive digital experiences that resonate.

I’m hands-on and strategically focused, guiding creative direction while staying close to the design process. I speak the language of developers to ensure ideas translate into fast, high-quality code and delightful user experiences, even under tight timelines. I work with global players, family-owned businesses, and visionary individuals who lead with passion for their brand.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Creative & Art Director (UI/UX) | Brand Identity Specialist at Ringier Sports Media Group
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Corporate design development and branding work for Ringier Sports Media Group; involved in multiple pitches and brand material.
Freelance Creative & Art Director (UI/UX) | Brand Identity Specialist at Dyn
April 1, 2022 - Present
Created Digital Branding / Corporate Design including a Pattern Library for a streaming platform and B2B portal, plus website and landing pages.
External Senior UI/UX Designer, Art Director and Illustrator (Freelance) at DFL Digital Sports GmbH
March 1, 2020 - Present
Introduced a design system and pattern library to accelerate product development; enhanced the Official Bundesliga App and Fantasy Manager App; focused on accessibility, intuitive navigation, and new features to improve usage.
Freelance Creative & Art Director (UI/UX) | Brand Identity Specialist at KRÜGER GROUP
November 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
Corporate Design development including Roastclub (website, app, packaging) and related branding.
Freelance Senior Art Director, UI/UX Designer & Illustrator at AXA
June 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020
Art direction, UI/UX design and illustration work for AXA projects.
Freelance Creative & Art Director (UI/UX) | Brand Identity Specialist at Ca Go Bike
June 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020
Digital Branding / Corporate Design, website and landing pages, app design and conception, print materials.
Freelance Senior User Experience Designer at getAir GmbH
May 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
UX work and illustration for digital products.
Freelance Senior Art Director, UI/UX Designer & Illustrator at Cheil Germany GmbH
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019
Art direction, UI/UX design and illustration for Cheil Germany clients.
Freelance Senior Art Director & UX Designer at Think Beyond UG
January 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
UX design and art direction for cultural and educational projects.
Freelance Senior Art Director (UI, UX, AI) & Illustrator at steda GmbH & Co. KG
May 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
UI/UX design and illustration; corporate design support.
Freelance Creative Director (UI, UX, AI) & Illustrator at Greator GmbH
October 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Created corporate design for sub-brands such as Business Factory, Leaders Academy and Life.
Freelance Senior Art Director (UI, UX, AI) & Illustrator at d-SIRE Agentur für digitales Marketing
July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
UI/UX design and illustration for multiple clients including Swarovski, Douglas, Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof, and Aktion Mensch.
Freelance Senior Art Director (UI, UX, AI) & Illustrator at rapidmail
March 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020
Corporate Design development, corporate illustrations, and mailing design.
Freelance Senior User Experience Designer at Avenga
October 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
UX design projects for HDI, Postbank, StepStone, Opel, PMA, Otto Office, and others.
Freelance Senior Art Director, UI/UX Designer & Illustrator at Strichpunkt Design
November 1, 2015 - January 31, 2019
Branding, UI/UX design and illustration for clients including Audi (Global Corporate Design) and DHL.
Freelance Senior Art Director, UI/UX Designer & Illustrator at UDG United Digital Group
August 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
UX/UI design and illustration for multiple clients.
Freelance Senior Art Director, UI/UX Designer & Illustrator at UX&I GmbH
July 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015
UI/UX design and illustrations for digital projects.
Freelance Senior Art Director, UI/ UX Designer & Illustrator at Havas Worldwide Digital
June 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Work on client projects including Volvo and Peugeot; UI/UX and art direction.
Freelance Senior Art Director & UX/UI Designer at Zum goldenen Hirschen
April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Branding and UI/UX work for Pernod Ricard portfolio and other clients.
Freelance Art Director (UI, UX, AI) & Illustrator at Wacom Europe GmbH
January 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015
UI/UX design and illustration for digital products.
Freelance Creative & Art Director (UI/UX) | Brand Identity Specialist at Design Studio Christoph Gey
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance studio work across mobility, sport, AI, banking, government and more; clients include Audi, Volvo, Drive Now, CaGo, Toyota, Peugeot, Mercedes, DFL Digital Sports, and others.
Freelance Art Director at Isobar
July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Art direction for client campaigns; Volvo, Campari Soda, Nintendo, Goldwell, Nivea, and others.
Junior Art Director at Newcast
March 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014
Junior art direction and design work for automotive and consumer clients.
Junior Art Director at Media Consulta
September 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Junior art direction and design duties.
Junior Art Director at Cosmos Direkt
September 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Junior art direction and design duties.
Graphic Designer
September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011
Graphic design work published early in career.

Education

Bachelor, Graphic Design at Middlesex University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Diploma, Graphic Design at Kölner Design Akademie
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Logo Design Masterclass at Sagi Haviv
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Graphic Design Masterclass at David Carson
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Business Strategy & Leadership Masterclass at Bob Iger
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022

Qualifications

Logo Design Masterclass
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Graphic Design Masterclass
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Business Strategy & Leadership Masterclass
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Government, Retail, Transportation & Logistics