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Alison Swing

Graphic Designer

€400/day
Berlin, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Alison

I’m Alison Swing. I’m a Graphic Designer and Art Director based in Berlin, originally from Los Angeles.

With over 16 years of experience, I specialize in apparel design, packaging, and art direction — guiding projects from concept through production. At tokidoki I led the design of the full apparel line for over 15 years. I developed seasonal themes, created original concepts, and designed collections that included collaborations with major IP like Sanrio (Hello Kitty), Marvel, Barbie, Peanuts, Karl Lagerfeld, Godzilla and many more.

Beyond design, I managed production-ready files, collaborated with factories, and ensured all assets — from graphics to hangtags and woven labels — aligned with both brand and partner guidelines.

My career began with an early passion for design that led to an internship in LA and a 15-year role at tokidoki, where I shaped everything from apparel to packaging and global IP collaborations.

I bring a strong point of view rooted in storytelling, character, and cohesion. Whether working with bold visuals or adapting existing identities, I thrive on aligning creative ideas with real-world needs.

I'm highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, and I’m quick to adapt to new tools. In recent years, I’ve expanded into packaging and brand systems — areas I’m excited to continue exploring. Apparel remains a core focus and creative outlet.

I offer a global perspective, a collaborative mindset, and a deep love for visual identity across formats — from fashion to packaging, branding to printed matter.

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Basic

Can work on-site
Berlin (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Freelance
    Art Director & Graphic Designer
    January 2009 - Today (17 years and 5 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    • Developed branding for international event series across Los Angeles, Berlin, and Sydney, ensuring cohesive visual identity across markets.
    • Designed promotional materials including posters, flyers, and digital assets for a wide range of events.
    • Collaborated closely with clients to translate their vision into compelling visual concepts.
    Artistic direction Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Design logo
  • tokidoki
    Graphic Designer
    January 2010 - January 2025 (15 years)
    Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • Led the creative direction of apparel, accessories, and merchandise lines — overseeing concept development, graphic design, and production prep collaborating closely with marketing and production teams. Sole designer for all apparel graphics, from concept through production, maintaining brand consistency across collections.
    • Designed and developed toy packaging concepts, through the entire process from ideation to production-ready files.
    • Collaborated with global brands including Sanrio (Hello Kitty), Barbie, Marvel, Godzilla, Capcom, Karl Lagerfeld, Peanuts etc creating co-branded designs that adhered to strict licensing and brand guidelines.
    • Contributed to creative proposals and pitch decks for major brand collaborations including Disney, Star Wars, and Daft Punk.
    Artistic direction Design logo Adobe Illustrator Apparel design Techpacks
  • Dig Deeper
    Art Director, Co-founder + Lead Designer
    January 2015 - January 2022 (7 years)
    Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • Co-founded and co-curated an independent event series featuring in-demand local and international DJs.
    • Art directed all visual aspects of the brand, including cohe sive visuals for posters, social media content, merchandise, and on-site event installations.
    Artistic direction

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Education

  • Highschool Diploma
    Moorpark Highschool
    2008
    Highschool Diploma

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