• October 2023 – April 2025
    Collect.AI, Hamburg – Working Student in Graphic Design

    • Developed 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 Design

    • Designed 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 Intern

    • Designed 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 Design

    • Developed 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 Intern

    • Developed 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.

  • October 2022 - April 2025
    M.A Expanded Media – Hochschule Darmstadt, Dieburg, Germany
    Expanded Storyworlds Specialization

    April 2020 - April 2024
    M.A Digital Media – Hochschule Rhein-Waal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    August 2015 - May 2019
    B.S Advertising – University of Texas at Austin
    Art Direction Focus

    August 2015 - May 2019
    B.S Radio-Television-Film – University of Texas at Austin
    Digital Media Production Focus

  • April 2024 – Recipient of the H_DA International Graduation Scholarship

    November 2024 – Published paper at the 9th EAI International Conference on Design, Learning & Innovation

  • 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

    • 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.

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danielalopenicholls@gmail.com

Offenbach am Main 63067
Hesse, Germany

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