Freelancer profile translated to English.
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As a trained communication designer, my work focuses on corporate identity, editorial design, and art direction to help brands and organizations achieve consistency in their presentation.
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In addition to independent and freelance work for various agencies and offices in Mainz, Berlin, and Hanover, I also gained experience as a guest lecturer at the Mainz University of Applied Sciences for editorial design and book design. I have also held workshops and lectures at various universities.
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As Creative Lead, responsible for trade publications on "Visual Communication" for the following publishers:
Niggli Verlag (Zurich, Switzerland)
Niggli Verlag (Berlin, Germany)
BNN (Tokyo, Japan)
D2D (Krakow, Poland)
Clients (Selection):
André Frère Editions, Marseille
Chamber of Architects RLP, Mainz
Arte Store, Antwerp
Braun Publishing AG, Salenstein
BTA (Budde Talent Agency), Berlin
Canon Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt
Das Neue Ensemble, Hanover
Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
Haldern Pop Festival, Rees
Heinrich Böll Foundation, Mainz
University of Technology and Economics, Berlin
Ministry of the Interior of Lower Saxony, Hanover
Malt, Munich
Netzwirtschaft, Berlin
Niggli Publishers, Berlin
Priska Hübsch Interiors, London
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence
Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, Mainz
Schulz&Schulz Consulting, Stuttgart
Thomas Pirot Photography, Mainz
Ventil Verlag, Mainz
Viktor Hübner Photography, Tromsø
Further information: studiomichaelschmitz.eu
German
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Studio Michael SchmitzLeadershipARTS AND CRAFTSJune 2019 - Today (7 years and 2 months)Köln, GermanyStudio Michael Schmitz (SMS) works at the intersection of design, society, and education to create sustainable and responsible communication. As an interdisciplinary studio, we believe in the transformative power of design. Together with partners from various fields, we develop projects that combine social relevance with outstanding design. Our goal: to shape a more sustainable world with meaning.
- Heinrich Böll Stiftung Rheinland-PfalzArt DirectorPUBLIC SECTORAugust 2017 - Today (9 years)Mainz, GermanyResponsible for the design of various exhibition concepts as well as advertising publications (print): from publications and print media to exhibition concepts.
- neue netzwirtschaftGraphic DesignDIGITAL AND ITSeptember 2022 - March 2023 (6 months)Berlin, GermanyCreation dashboard workshops and development of a new brand identity (new orientation, new corporate identity, and new website)
Reviews
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Reviewed on 2/24/2021
We are super happy with Michael's work!
Creative, conscientious, uncomplicated, reliable, and fast!
Always a pleasure to work with!
Beata
Beata Pyszniak
Reviewed on 7/9/2020
Great work as always! Very good at communication. Creative, available for feedback, easy to collaborate with. I will book him again!
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Education
- B.A. Communication DesignMainz University of Applied Sciences2016Mein Bachelor an der Hochschule (damals Fachhochschule) Mainz beinhaltete eine intensive Auseinandersetzung mit Buchgestaltung, Typografie und Theorien im Kommunikationsdesign. Bekannt für ihre Vergangenheit wird an der Hochschule weiterhin viel Wert auf die analoge Erfahrung in Werkstätten wie dem analogen Fotolabor, der Buchbinde-Werkstatt oder der Bleisatz- und Druckwerkstatt gelegt. Nach einer intensiven Auseinandersetzung mit diesen Thematiken ist man dann bereit mit mehr Verständnis das Wissen im digitalen Raum anzuwenden. Abschluss mit Auszeichnung: Note 1,2
Certifications
- Work of ExcellenceTokyo Type Directors Club2026
- Certificate of Typographic Excellence, TDC71Type Directors Club New York2025