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JUDE GARDNER-ROLFE
Creative and innovative freelance graphic designer currently based in Berlin with seven years' experience of delivering a broad range of projects. Clients range from small local business to large agencies and multi-national corporations including Nothing Technology, Nike, BMW, Netflix, Reebok, Warner Bros and Zalando.
- Fluent in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects)
- Experience with Figma, Blender, Cinema 4D, ChatGPT prompt making.
Proven record of delivering innovative and impactful designs, both individually and as part of a team, that meet client briefs in creative and visually engaging ways.
Core Skills
- Online promotional and campaign material, including still, video and motion design.
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Logo Design and corporate branding.
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Video creation, editing, motion design and animation.
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Photography, creative retouching and post-production VFX.
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Managing all stages of design projects through to completion in a timely way.
- Clear and effective communication with clients.
Education
BA Graphic Design and Communication (2.1) University of Brighton 2017
Foundation Diploma (Distinction) University of Wales Trinity Saint David 2014.
A level Graphic Communication (A*), Photography (A), Fine Art (A*) 2013
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CAREER SUMMARY
2025
Nothing Technology Motion designer.
2024
Nike Motion Designer for animated billboards for Euro 2024 football tournament.
Studio Moross Still assets for promotional material for first series of Riot Games, ‘Arcane’ TV show.
BMW Backdrop for entrance hall of Basel Miami Beach launch of BMW x KITH.
WMA/Netflix Digital thumbnails for Netflix Eclipse project.
2023
Fotografiska Video Editor, 2D motion designer on promotional material for socials.
2022
Call Super (music artist) Animated video for ‘Swallow Me’ music track.
i-D magazine/Reebok 4 Instagram collages and 15 second collage video for Reebok ‘Life is not a Spectator Sport’ promotion featuring Arca, Brent Faiyaz and Lolo Zouaï.
VICE magazine Photo collage for article on Levi Jeans.
Rimowa luggage Retouching photos for online product assets.
Nike x Jordan Zion Post-production shot to promote new Nike Jordans.
2021
Bully magazine Post-production shots for Issue 1.
2020
Bimini Post-production effects for Series 2 runner-up Bimini.
Reebok Still graphic design assets for social media campaign.
2019
Crack magazine Illustration for article ‘The Re-queering of the Dancefloor’, Illustrations for ‘Meditation’ series.
The Smalls/Warner Bros Facebook MobileWorks campaign ads for ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ film.
The Smalls/Brillen.de Facebook MobileWorks campaign ads for Brillen.de promotion.
2018
Crack Magazine Double page map: ‘Guide to Amsterdam Dance Event’.
Zalando (2018-2021) Working with a dedicated design and marketing team over a 3-year period on motion design, 3-D design and video editing. Clients included Puma, Nike, MAC, Adidas and G-Star.
Zalando/Bread and Butter Billboards, online promotional material and 3-D design for main stage for three-day fashion festival at Arena Berlin.
Features, exhibitions and installations
2025
De Morgan Image for socialist Belgian newspaper article on suntanning/sunburn.
2024
Centre Pompidou Paris Showcasing my photographic work as part of a Studio 13/16 exhibition for young people on identity.
2023
‘It’s Nice That’ magazine article: ‘Jude Gardner-Rolfe’s practice embraces the kitschy, uncanny and community-centred’.
2022
Circus magazine Featured artist in Issue 2.
Cculdesacc Permenant artist feature online.
Coveal Magazine Photography series online feature.
2018
Brainchild Festival Chosen to create an art installation for the festival.
Copeland Gallery London ‘Alpha Tools’ film installation for ‘I’m Fine’ exhibition on men’s mental health.
Ongoing
Logos, branding and visual identity for Berlin-based clubs, DJs and local businesses, including Peach (DJ), Body Language, PowerPlay and Hissy Fit (clubs), Fruit Cake (tattoo studio), Hyfae (fashion magazine), Overflow (sensory rave spa), posters for various party nights.
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