I’m a creative mind, video editor, and experienced motion designer with over 15 years of expertise in building visual worlds, growing brands, and bringing stories to life.
With a background in brand communication and long-form content, I specialize in editorial video editing that balances narrative clarity, authenticity, and cinematic storytelling across digital and analog formats.
Available for work
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Description
Latest Projects
I love thinking big with strong teams and realizing projects that not only work – but fascinate.
Work Experience
Motion Design
Video Editing
2D/3D Animation
Art Direction
Branding
Technical Direction
1.
Freelance Creative Director & Motion Designer
Self-Employed
2015
heute
After leaving ESL, I founded my freelance practice and since then have worked with notable clients from media, advertising, and sports.
I conceive, design, and produce visual content with a focus on motion design, 3D animation, and brand-driven visual communication. My role spans from creative concept to technical execution and production management.
Clients include Bertelsmann, ProSieben, Sat.1, RTL, OBI, Mercedes, Sport1, and many others.
Implementation of campaigns in the areas of broadcast, sports, events and advertising
I lead creative and technical direction of complex productions, delivering campaigns in broadcast, sport, events, and advertising.
1.
Freelance Creative Director & Motion Designer
Self-Employed
2015
heute
After leaving ESL, I founded my freelance practice and since then have worked with notable clients from media, advertising, and sports.
I conceive, design, and produce visual content with a focus on motion design, 3D animation, and brand-driven visual communication. My role spans from creative concept to technical execution and production management.
Clients include Bertelsmann, ProSieben, Sat.1, RTL, OBI, Mercedes, Sport1, and many others.
Implementation of campaigns in the areas of broadcast, sports, events and advertising
I lead creative and technical direction of complex productions, delivering campaigns in broadcast, sport, events, and advertising.
1.
Freelance Creative Director & Motion Designer
Self-Employed
2015
heute
After leaving ESL, I founded my freelance practice and since then have worked with notable clients from media, advertising, and sports.
I conceive, design, and produce visual content with a focus on motion design, 3D animation, and brand-driven visual communication. My role spans from creative concept to technical execution and production management.
Clients include Bertelsmann, ProSieben, Sat.1, RTL, OBI, Mercedes, Sport1, and many others.
Implementation of campaigns in the areas of broadcast, sports, events and advertising
I lead creative and technical direction of complex productions, delivering campaigns in broadcast, sport, events, and advertising.
2.
Head of Design
ESL Gaming, Cologne
2007
2015
As Head of Design, I played a key role in building ESL's current brand identity – from visual communication to establishing an international brand presence. I built and led the design team and helped shape the visual identity for some of the world's most renowned esports events.
Visual brand development for ESL – including the design of the now globally recognized ESL logo.
Building and leading a multidisciplinary design team
Design responsibility for all ESL products, including Intel Extreme Masters, ESL One, and ESL Pro Series
Development of global brand standards for events, TV, online and print.
Close collaboration with production, sales and event management
2.
Head of Design
ESL Gaming, Cologne
2007
2015
As Head of Design, I played a key role in building ESL's current brand identity – from visual communication to establishing an international brand presence. I built and led the design team and helped shape the visual identity for some of the world's most renowned esports events.
Visual brand development for ESL – including the design of the now globally recognized ESL logo.
Building and leading a multidisciplinary design team
Design responsibility for all ESL products, including Intel Extreme Masters, ESL One, and ESL Pro Series
Development of global brand standards for events, TV, online and print.
Close collaboration with production, sales and event management
2.
Head of Design
ESL Gaming, Cologne
2007
2015
As Head of Design, I played a key role in building ESL's current brand identity – from visual communication to establishing an international brand presence. I built and led the design team and helped shape the visual identity for some of the world's most renowned esports events.
Visual brand development for ESL – including the design of the now globally recognized ESL logo.
Building and leading a multidisciplinary design team
Design responsibility for all ESL products, including Intel Extreme Masters, ESL One, and ESL Pro Series
Development of global brand standards for events, TV, online and print.
Close collaboration with production, sales and event management
3.
Art Director
agilmedien, Cologne
2002
2007
Gained foundational experience in conceptual work, branding, and classic graphic design.
Designed and implemented brand identities, web and print design.
Client consulting and creative project management.
Concurrently completed studies in Communication Design (B.A.).
3.
Art Director
agilmedien, Cologne
2002
2007
Gained foundational experience in conceptual work, branding, and classic graphic design.
Designed and implemented brand identities, web and print design.
Client consulting and creative project management.
Concurrently completed studies in Communication Design (B.A.).
3.
Art Director
agilmedien, Cologne
2002
2007
Gained foundational experience in conceptual work, branding, and classic graphic design.
Designed and implemented brand identities, web and print design.
Client consulting and creative project management.
Concurrently completed studies in Communication Design (B.A.).
Education
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B.A. Communication Design
Westdeutsche Akademie für Kommunikation ev. 2002 – 2006
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B.A. Communication Design
Westdeutsche Akademie für Kommunikation ev. 2002 – 2006
Awards
Gold
Vision Award
"Technical Achievement Award for the technical implementation of the Bertelsmann Online Report (2023)"
Gold
Vision Award
"Technical Achievement Award for the technical implementation of the Bertelsmann Online Report (2023)"
Gold
ARC Award
"Design and graphic production of the Bertelsmann Report (2022)"
Gold
ARC Award
"Design and graphic production of the Bertelsmann Report (2022)"
