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I’m Jannis Schäfer, graphic designer and founder of Studio Gianni +. With over 10 years of experience, I work across brand strategy, visual and corporate identity, custom typography, illustration, and environmental graphic design. My strength lies in translating complex ideas into clear, meaningful visual systems and guiding projects from concept to execution. Since 2019, I have specialized in environmental graphic design, integrating graphics into spaces to create orientation and express identity. What differentiates my work is a strategic, concept-driven approach informed by art, nature, and everyday observation rather than trends, resulting in timeless, responsible, and distinctive design solutions.…I’m Jannis Schäfer, graphic designer and founder of Studio Gianni +. With over 10 years of experience, I work across brand strategy, visual and corporate identity, custom typography, illustration, and environmental graphic design. My strength lies in translating complex ideas into clear, meaningful visual systems and guiding projects from concept to execution. Since 2019, I have specialized in environmental graphic design, integrating graphics into spaces to create orientation and express identity. What differentiates my work is a strategic, concept-driven approach informed by art, nature, and everyday observation rather than trends, resulting in timeless, responsible, and distinctive design solutions.

Jannis Schäfer

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Brand Designer, +2

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I’m Jannis Schäfer, graphic designer and founder of Studio Gianni +. With over 10 years of experience, I work across brand strategy, visual and corporate identity, custom typography, illustration, and environmental graphic design. My strength lies in translating complex ideas into clear, meaningful visual systems and guiding projects from concept to execution. Since 2019, I have specialized in environmental graphic design, integrating graphics into spaces to create orientation and express identity. What differentiates my work is a strategic, concept-driven approach informed by art, nature, and everyday observation rather than trends, resulting in timeless, responsible, and distinctive design solutions.…I’m Jannis Schäfer, graphic designer and founder of Studio Gianni +. With over 10 years of experience, I work across brand strategy, visual and corporate identity, custom typography, illustration, and environmental graphic design. My strength lies in translating complex ideas into clear, meaningful visual systems and guiding projects from concept to execution. Since 2019, I have specialized in environmental graphic design, integrating graphics into spaces to create orientation and express identity. What differentiates my work is a strategic, concept-driven approach informed by art, nature, and everyday observation rather than trends, resulting in timeless, responsible, and distinctive design solutions.

Available to hire

I’m Jannis Schäfer, graphic designer and founder of Studio Gianni +. With over 10 years of experience, I work across brand strategy, visual and corporate identity, custom typography, illustration, and environmental graphic design. My strength lies in translating complex ideas into clear, meaningful visual systems and guiding projects from concept to execution. Since 2019, I have specialized in environmental graphic design, integrating graphics into spaces to create orientation and express identity. What differentiates my work is a strategic, concept-driven approach informed by art, nature, and everyday observation rather than trends, resulting in timeless, responsible, and distinctive design solutions.

Skills

Childrens Book Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

German

Fluent

English

Fluent

Italian

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Founder/ Designer Studio Gianni + at Studio Gianni +

August 18, 2016 - Present

Studio Gianni +, founded by Jannis Schäfer, is a graphic design studio offering brand strategy, visual identity, custom typography, illustration, and environmental graphic design.

Founder & Creative Director at Studio Gianni+

January 1, 2020 - Present

Built a scalable multisensory studio focused on creative strategy, branding, art direction, and environmental graphic design. Created brand identities, signage systems, custom typography, iconography, illustrations, and packaging solutions for international clients. Integrated material research and sustainability-driven approaches into design processes. Collaborated on large-scale projects, including a long-term partnership with INpuls Interior Architecture (5+ years). Developed design systems that balance storytelling, brand consistency, and precise information hierarchy.

Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2014 - Present

Worked across food & beverage, hospitality, and tech sectors for clients including Air Up, Personio HR, Coucou Food Market, Suru Bar, and creative agencies. Collaborated on signage and orientation systems for Air Up Munich office; designed packaging, brand assets, social media campaigns, and information-driven graphics requiring high precision. Developed custom illustration styles, icon sets, and typography for corporate environments. Successfully managed tight deadlines and cross-regional workflows.

Co-Founder at Flascherl Spirit

January 1, 2014 - Present

Conceived and built a premium gin brand: brand strategy, creative direction, packaging, web design, and visual identity. Oversaw production, ensuring consistency between design intention and manufacturing outcomes. Developed long-term brand guideline systems and extended the identity across multiple touchpoints.

Co-Founder at Sofa So Good Bar

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Responsible for concept development, interior direction, branding, and visual communication. Created a cohesive customer experience through spatial and graphic design elements.

Interior Design Freelancer at Lovelace Hotel Munich

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Conceptual development and environmental/space design for hospitality projects.

Interior Design Freelancer at Falk von Tettenborn Architects

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Created interior concepts, material directions, and visual design elements for architectural projects.

Event & Incentive Designer at Crossing Mind Agency

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017

Developed event concepts and graphic assets. Managed client relationships and operational planning for event and training programs.