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North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Krefeld

Innovate product concepts and visualise existing ideas to support development teams through technical sketches and exploded drawings. Engineer product designs from initial concept to final implementation. Direct creature, character, and environment design as Lead Designer for US-based indie game development company. Create technical illustrations, book illustrations, and visualisations; collaborate on a graphic novel with a US author. • Delivered comprehensive project oversight and innovative 2D/3D concept creation and design solutions. • Achieved numerous successful automotive interior concept developments for OEMs and leading suppliers. • Contributed to collaborative effort in crafting a full-length animated film.

Change Management, Change Management Foundation PRINCE2®️ Foundation Edition 6 PRINCE2®️ Practitioner Edition 6 PRINCE2 Agile®️ Practitioner Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I) Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Cologne

Oversaw project and account management functions. Directed motor home design projects and facilitated medical device development alongside automotive design services. Administered interdisciplinary teams comprising graphic artists, designers, engineers, and technical artists. • Revamped internal processes and systems to enhance project tracking efficiency. • Pioneered implementation and consolidation of agile project management methodologies. • Innovated futuristic motorhome showcased at world's largest motorhome exhibition by leveraging VR technology for presentation.

Cologne

Led product development from inception to market release within international R&D sub-team and technical unit by managing documentation, project tracking, assembly line development, costs, and timelines. Headed general project management for motor home design initiatives. Executed product design and development for vehicle exterior, interior, and HMI by utilising cutting-edge technologies such as VR and Unreal Engine 4. • Spearheaded adoption of agile project management methodologies in development initiatives. • Employed VR technology to visualise intricate medical products for enhancing comprehension and efficiency.

Kerpen / Böblingen

Strategised design services in alignment with customer style guides. Conducted quality control and delivered graphic files for software implementation. Defined project processes and scrum sprints with customers, project managers, and internal teams. Optimised graphics specifications by proposing solutions based on HMI specs, customer resources, and software team needs. Facilitated communication, co-ordination, and documentation; reported to customers (OEM) and programme team leads. Organised and executed all Scrum events, including sprint planning, review, and retrospectives. • Spearheaded international team of graphic and technical artists in automotive software development project for Mercedes-Benz at Visteon Electronics GmbH. • Contracted with Visteon in Kerpen, Germany from 2015 to 2016 on behalf of DDS. • Directed customer communication, synchronised efforts between the GFX and software development teams, and participated in project management. • Ensured efficient backlog maintenance, optimised sprint planning, and facilitated onboarding for new team members.

Cologne, De

Supervised HMI development initiatives. Directed international teams comprising graphic artists, software developers, and technical artists. Applied agile project management methodologies. Defined project processes and scrum sprints in collaboration with customers, project managers, and internal teams. Facilitated communication, co-ordination, and documentation, including reports and liaison with OEMs and programme team leads. • Co-ordinated Strak design at VW AG, Wolfsburg• 3D concept design and surfacing at Johnson Controls, Burscheid, under contract. • Spearheaded internal process restructuring to optimise project tracking. • Conducted research on emerging technologies and software to advance design development capabilities.

Köln Und Umgebung, Deutschland

Technical Concept DevelopmentAutomotive Interior Concept - Design - Engineering2D & 3D Concept Design3D ModellingTechn. Illustration

Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

Gestaltung und Produktion von Online- und Printmedien wie Veranstaltungskalendern, Plakaten, Flyern und Planung von Marketingmaßnahmen. Erstellung und Pflege des Internetauftritts (CMS), Veranstaltungs- und Konzertplanung, Betreuung internationaler Künstler.

Krefeld, De

Oversaw programme and project management, encompassing financial and planning components. Headed concept development and engineering of automotive interior parts and modules. Monitored workload for up to 22 professionals. • Managed accounts for international OEMs and suppliers. • Directed complex engineering projects, such as instrument and door panels. • Executed successful project management for concept development and production part engineering of instrument panel for an automotive industry supplier.

Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

Fotografie, Gestaltung und Planung von Werbemitteln für Christ Deko Deutschland für ca. 150 Filialen in Abstimmung mit dem Kunden. Druckvorlagenherstellung, Druckabwicklung und Überwachung.

Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

Ausbildung von VFR- und IFR-Piloten. LeitungPlanung und Durchführung von Marketingmaßnahmen

Krefeld

Concept Designer of Automotive Interiors

Krefeld

Concept Designer of Automotive Interiors