Dan Kort - Freelance Web & Print Designer: Proven Expertise In Digital & Print Media.pdf

# Daniel Kort - Web & Print Designer

## Summary

Highly skilled and passionate web and print designer with over 7 years of freelance experience, specializing in creating visually appealing and effective digital and printed materials. Proficient in various design software and platforms, Dan has successfully launched and managed his own agency, demonstrating strong leadership and business acumen. He is driven by a love for problem-solving and a deep interest in behavioral change through communication.

## Work Experience

Freelance Web & Print Designer (2016 - Present)
- Designed and developed websites, brochures, catalogs, and print materials for diverse clients.
- Built and managed relationships with over 75 clients.
- Co-founded and served as Head of Design at Pixelrein, a digital agency (now backlinked.de).
- Launched a subscription-based web design service.

Full-Stack Designer, Pagestreet.de (Freelance)
- Managed client administration, reporting, and web/print design for assigned clients.
- Collaborated with developers, designers, and account managers as part of a team.

Print Designer, WIBRE (Freelance)
- Created a 236-page, multi-language catalog using the EasyCatalog API for automatic updates.
- Worked closely with a team of two designers.

## Education & Training

- BA (Hons) Advertising - University of Arts London (UAL), UK
- Developed strategic briefs, produced content for various media, and gained press release writing skills.
- Apprenticeship as Media Designer - Germany
- Acquired core design skills, learned to produce ideas, and mastered graphic design principles.
- A-levels/German Abitur - Various Schools in Germany and the USA

## Skills & Software Proficiency

- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD)
- Figma
- HTML & CSS
- WordPress
- Webflow
- Microsoft Office

## Awards & Recognition

- Oxford-Bonn Logo Contest - 1st Place
- Advertising Campaign for "Compassion in Politics" - Student Representative at UAL

## Recent Projects (Highlighting on Website)

- Wibre Catalog: A 236-page, multi-language catalog designed using the EasyCatalog API.
- Tax Office Brochure/Case Study: Demonstrating design and communication skills for a government agency.

## Testimonials

- Matthias Lastowiecki, CEO at backlinked.de: "Daniel is an ace... satisfying every requirement."
- Rosalie Groffik, Team Manager at Pagestreet.de: "Very enthusiastic... always finds solutions."

## Contact

- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 (0) 7767 330657
- Website: www.designdan.london
- Address: 330a Bethnal Green Rd, E2 0AG London, UK