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October 2023 – April 2025
Collect.AI, Hamburg – Working Student in Graphic DesignDeveloped 50+ brand-compliant visual assets (social media graphics, presentations, print materials), resulting in a 150% increase in reach and a +1,072% rise in engagement.
Supported the LinkedIn branding strategy and rebranding initiative by adapting visual content to the new corporate design, leading to an 8% follower growth and increasing average reactions per post from 8.7 to 102.
Collaborated with the sales team to create presentations and marketing materials for client meetings to maintain a consistent brand image.
October 2021 – October 2023
Billwerk+, Frankfurt am Main – Working Student in Graphic DesignDesigned social media content, branded PDFs, and marketing graphics for the company website, LinkedIn, and Instagram using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Developed editable templates for social media, presentations, and sales materials in Canva, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint to facilitate cross-team collaboration.
Contributed to the complete redesign of the corporate brand, including logo, color palette, and visual identity, to establish a modern and cohesive brand presence.
January 2019 – May 2019
Widespread Creative, Austin, TX – Graphic Design InternDesigned various advertising materials for automotive clients, including posters, logos, billboards, and videos to support marketing campaigns.
Worked with senior team members on the development and implementation of advertising strategies, adjusting designs based on specific feedback.
Achievement: A billboard design I created was displayed on a highway, significantly enhancing brand visibility.
August 2018 – May 2019
UT Austin in Partnership with the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Austin, TX – Working Student in Graphic DesignDeveloped visual communication materials, including flyers, banners, and infographics for internal health campaigns.
Adjusted designs based on feedback from interdisciplinary teams.
Created graphic concepts to raise awareness for health campaigns.
May 2018 – August 2018
Centre O Business Centre, Hong Kong, China – Graphic Design InternDeveloped a complete brand identity for the company, including logo design and style guide.
Designed marketing materials such as digital banners, animated graphics, and promotional videos.
Worked with executives to implement new strategic branding guidelines.
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October 2022 - April 2025
M.A Expanded Media – Hochschule Darmstadt, Dieburg, Germany
Expanded Storyworlds SpecializationApril 2020 - April 2024
M.A Digital Media – Hochschule Rhein-Waal, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyAugust 2015 - May 2019
B.S Advertising – University of Texas at Austin
Art Direction FocusAugust 2015 - May 2019
B.S Radio-Television-Film – University of Texas at Austin
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April 2024 – Recipient of the H_DA International Graduation Scholarship
November 2024 – Published paper at the 9th EAI International Conference on Design, Learning & Innovation
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Design: Adobe Creative Suite (all), Canva, Figma
3D & VFX: Blender, Unreal Engine, Z-Brush, Autodesk Maya, Houdini
AI Prompting: Midjourney, Luma AI, Runway, Eleven Labs, Ideogram, Krea, Automatic 1111
Marketing & Collaboration: Microsoft Office, Google Slides
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Spanish: Native
English: C1 Level
German: C1 Level
French: B2 Level
Mandarin: A2 Level
Details about my professional profile…
In short…
I’m a Jack of all trades and bring over three years of experience as a working student in graphic design, complemented by skills in 3D modeling and video production, while continuously expanding knowledge in animation and VFX. I’ve been recognized for my passion for concept & story development, adaptability, and a process-oriented creative approach to delivering impactful designs.
Write me an email
danielalopenicholls@gmail.com
Offenbach am Main 63067
Hesse, Germany