Nationality. Switzerland

Native Language. English (Native)Other Languages. German (Basic)

Marital Status. MarriedBirthday. 30/11/1982

Email. ruck3000@gmail.com.Mobile. +41 76 688 3808Address. Hügelstrasse 11, Zurich, 8002, Switzerland

.marc ruckstuhldigital art director . graphic, digital & motion designer .

15 years (working experience)37 years (life experience)

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Hi, I’m Marc, and when it comes to graphic, motion and digital design, you could say I’m a bit of a vet’ – an all-rounder.

You’re reading this—one, hopefully, because you want to—but also because I want to work with you. I have done my research on you, so it’s only fair I let you know a little more about me.

WHO AM I?First and foremost, I believe that passion drives success. My drive is always to succeed at what I put my mind to, to always push myself further. That also makes me competitive. Unfortunately, Lionel Messi was always a few steps ahead of me, so I decided to turn my efforts from football to being the best free-range, organic designer I could be.

I think my strengths—creativity, adaptiveness, a penchant for problem-solving and an eye for imagery—suit the field perfectly. But, perhaps what I love most is the opportunity to create, to mould ideas, feelings, colours, patterns and movement into something tangible –something that has value.

It’s safe to say that I love what I do, and I cannot imagine doing anything else with my life, at least not professionally. My dad once said to me when I was leaving school that he didn’t care what I decided to do for the rest of my life, just as long as I love what I do and become the best at it. I think I made the right decision.

I know I did.

I THINK DESIGN IS ABOUT CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVINGOne of my earliest realisations was that there is no such thing as a ‘skill ceiling’ and you can never have enough experience. Graphic design is always evolving, constantly changing, and being kept on my toes is what I find so stimulating. It pushes me to always be better than I was yesterday.

15+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, AND I’M ONLY GETTING STARTEDI’ve worked in print, in website development and design, in creating motion graphics and every digital asset imaginable, and there’s still so much inspiration left inside of me; it’s just waiting to get out, break free.

THE BIG TAKEAWAYWhat else is there to know about me? Well, I like to think of myself as a self-sufficient, enthusiastic go-getter, which means I can thrive on my own, but where I really flourish is when I work with others. It’s probably because I like to let my curiosity get the better of me. There’s nothing quite like working with a team of creatives to nurture the mind and open it to new possibilities. That’s why I know there’s a lot for me still to learn, despite my considerable experience, and I look forward to every new adventure.

Thank you for reading this small slice of my life. Whether it’s to create something for you or with you, I look forward to working with you.

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15+ YEARS

2011 - 2019(8BIT Digital)

DIRECTORDigital Art Director, Digital Graphics & Motion Designer

I owned my own boutique digital design studio (2 partners in the company) working on all digital media, for example website design and development, video and motion graphics, high end presentations, corporate identities and brand design as well as all pure design related work. We strives on motion graphics and website design and development. It was at this point where I really nurtured my UX and UI skills and created a name for myself and my company at the time. I created many animated videos for presentations, online media as well as television. I managed clients, briefings as well as deadlines. I managed freelancers and web developers to create the end result of our online designs. We ran a small successful business without any advertising of our business, all referrals came from our clients.

2019 - PRESENT(X-Technology Swiss R&D AG)

DIGITAL ART DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CREATIVE & DESIGNER.

I started as a digital art director responsible for creating and directing the online and digital presence for X-Bionic and X-Socks, as well as partnership presentations for companies such as PUMA, Under Armor, etc. After a few weeks I was moved up to manage the design team and inject my direction into the team. I have been art directing all digital as well as print for the brands. We have changed our packaging using my UX knowledge of how users view things which has had a great effect. I have been involved in many presentations and changes since my arrival, as well as directing all photo shoots and video shoots. I continue to strive for excellence in the brands that we manage.

2005 - 2011(Howber Services)

DIGITAL ART DIRECTOR - GRAPHIC, INTERACTIVE & MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER

Howber Services owned and ran multiple online casinos and poker rooms that catered for the whole of Africa. I came in as a junior digital designer working on promotional campaigns for online, I also worked on all advertising for online including but not limited to online banners using flash animation. I progressed to Art Director over a few years and eventually started directing the company television adverts as well and direction for voice overs and tracks for radio. I gained a lot of experience with online media which sparked my interest and gave me the opportunity to design our online platforms as well as direct our developers to create the intended outcome for our online presence. This gave me the opportunity to enhance my web skills and learn basic front end development.

2004 - 2005(TCH Bonisa)

JUNIOR GRAPHIC & MULTIMEDIA (DIGITAL) DESIGNER

I started my first design job here, working on the high end presentations for shows. I got the chance to work with videographers and sound designers which opened my mind to loads of possibilities. I also worked on basic design as well as brand design, mentored by my creative director.

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Responsibilities:- Develop and lead graphics styles and motion graphic prodution for high-quality videos and presentations- Manage creation of storyboards and/or pre-visualisation- Be a leading voice and creative driver as a member of the creative team- Provide hands-on leadership, keeping deadlines and direct multidisciplinary teams on proj-ect initiatives- Be deeply involved with strategy, proposals, plans, pitches, and most importantly, designsign-off on projects and ensure quality- Foster a strong mentoring environment for new designers, actively supporting junior and intermediate staff- Create overall design, look and feel for various projects in collaboration with other commu-nication designers

What We Must See:- Expert level experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (after effects, ps, ai, indd)- Cinema 4D and/or Nuke expertise would be a great advantage- Highly proficient with building animations- A design degree (communications, graphic design, advertising, or a related field) with about 5-7 years graphic design, motion and animation experience- English and German speaking- Knowledge of video formats, and codecs- Strong conceptual thinking, communication and organisational skills- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously- Great communication skills

About You:You are a passionate designer with a reputation for constantly raising the bar with unexpect-ed, memorable, transformational design. You have a strong understanding of design thinking and craft, and are able to translate and execute an idea across multiple channels.Your portfolio is robust and well rounded, and demonstrates a range of design concepts that include motion design, animation as well as branding/identity, digital, communication design and typography.You keep abreast of current trends and technological developments and identify ways to apply them into your work. Because of your extensive experience, you’re a pro in prioritise a high volume of work, while giving each project the attention it deserves.

Qualified candidates must share a portfolio to be considered for the role with work that demonstrates the above. Thank you for your application in advance! Due to a possible high volume of applications, we thank you very much for your understanding that we are only able to reply to potential candidates.

I HAVE SOME QUALIFICATIONS, AND SKILLS TO MATCH THEM

EducationMidrand Graduate Institute - Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design(Specializing in Animation, Web Design & Animation)

Positions FilledDigital Art Director, UI & UX Designer, Graphic Designer

Artillery (Tools)

SkillsCreativity . Branding Design & Development . Social Media Design & Development . Graphic Design . Print Design . Video Editing . Post Video Production . 2D Animation . 2D Character Animation . Storyboarding . Web and Mobile Design . User Interface Design . CSS, HTML & PHP Coding . HTML 5 Animation . Front-End Development . Client Liaison . Consulting . Multiple Design Level Experience . Senior Art Direction . Presenting Skills . Wordpress Design & Development . Presentation Design & Concepts . Creative Strategy . Great communication skills . Time Management . Team Leadership . Typography . Interactive Media . Problem Solving . Dependability . Adobe Creative Suite . Great Listener

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premier, Animate, Dreamweaver, Sketch,Duik, Element 3D, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Apple.� �� �

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