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Samara Fischer

*19.02.2000, Vienna, Austria‍

samarafischer1@gmail.com‍ ‍| +43 699 814 265 48

Oude Trambaan 44D, 2265DA, The Netherlands

I’m passionate about creative and detail-oriented Communication Design with a strong foundation in branding, editorial design, and artwork production.

I’m experienced in managing cross-functional design projects from concept to delivery, with a focus on valuable outcomes and visual consistency. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and skilled in executing creative vision.

    • InDesign

    • Illustrator

    • Photoshop

    • ProCreate

    • AfterEffects

    • Figma

    • Canva

    • Blender

    • Lightroom

    • Capcut

    • Edits

    • German: fluent

    • English: fluent

    • Dutch: B1

    • Spanish: A1, basic understanding

    • French: A1, basic understanding

    • High School Diploma in Graphic- and Communication Design

    • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design & Information Design

    • YTT 200 hour Yoga Instructor Certificate

    • 2014: TOPIC MAGAZINE – Position: Graphic Design Intern

    • 2017: ORF (PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING STATION OF AUSTRIA) – Position: Graphic Design Intern

    • 2018: RAUM 3 – Position: Illustration & Graphic Design Intern

    • 2019: DUNGEON FOG – Position: Illustrator & Graphic Design Intern

    • PROJECT WORK with various clients

    • Long time Collaboration with MINDSHIFT COLLECTIVE

    Noteable Branding Clients:

Education

2020 - 2024 

FH JOANNEUM, UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES, GRAZ

Department: Information Design

Major: Communication Design

Graduated with:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design

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2014 - 2019

HIGHER FEDERAL INSTITUTION FOR GRAPHIC EDUCATION  AND RESEARCH, VIENNA

Department Graphic- and Communication Design

Graduated with:

  • High School Diploma

  • Graphic- and Communication Design Diploma

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Additional

AUG-SEPT 2024

LA CASA SHAMBALA, ALICANTE, SPAIN

Course: 200h In-Person Yoga Teacher Training

Graduated with:

  • YTT200 Yoga Alliance Certification

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Experience

Sorted by most recent

2019- now

Freelance Client Work

EDITORIAL DESIGN

  • artwork

  • print preparation of hardcover and softcover publications

  • print management

  • artistic direction of various small-scale editorial publications

CORPORATE DESIGN

  • guiding clients through in-depth branding process using customised worksheets 

  • creating brand guides from start to finish

  • delivering files for various uses

  • artistic direction of various small-scale businesses such as a restaurant, a toy store and more

ILLUSTRATION

  • mixed-media, analogue and digital illustrations

  • preparation of print-ready and digital files

  • ensuring high resolution ensuring color quality

COMMUNICATION

  • consistent communication resulting in high customer satisfaction

  • proactive approach

  • high social awareness

  • fine-tuned people skills useful in 

  • negotiations and discussions

  • gentle but effective sales approach

Freelance (Design)

Internships

2022-2023

Branding and Graphic Design Internship at Mindshift Collective

Responsibilities:

  • branding

  • graphic design

  • illustration

  • concept work

  • copywriting

  • print management

2014

Graphic Design Internship at Topic Youth Magazine

Responsibilities:

  • research

  • writing articles 

  • layouting 

  • graphic design

Volunteer Work

2025

Co-Hosting The Design Kids Rotterdam

Responsibilities:

  • planning & hosting events for the local Community of Designers

  • negotiating collaborations

  • giving workshops on creativity

  • collaboration with The Social Hub Rotterdam Location & Community

2025

Community Classes for Elke Dag Vers Flexwerkplek

Responsibilities:

  • planning and teaching Hatha. and Vinyasa Yoga Classes

  • managing a flexible schedule for the Community

2025

Community Classes for Elke Dag Vers Flexwerkplek

Responsibilities:

  • planning and teaching Hatha. and Vinyasa Yoga Classes

  • managing a flexible schedule for the Community

Freelance (Other)

2019

Illustration and Graphic Design Internship at Dungeon Fog

Responsibilities:

  • digital illustration

  • graphic design

2017

Illustration and Graphic Design Internship at Raum 3

Responsibilities:

  • graphic design

  • illustration

    concept work

February 2026 - now

Event Planner & Host for Moon Studios Wellness

Responsibilities:

  • planning & hosting events

  • designing all marketing material for print, web & social media

  • managing social media presence

  • curating the event schedule, food & drink, atmosphere and activities

  • leading various activities such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, creative crafts, connection building, guided journaling, and more.

March 2026 - now

Yoga Instructor & Design Assistant at Sayang Studio

Responsibilities:

  • planning and teaching Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga Classes

  • designing marketing material for print and social media

2025-2026

Yoga Instructor & Branding/Design Assistant at Moon Studios Wellness

Responsibilities:

  • planning and teaching Hatha. and Vinyasa Yoga Classes

  • adapting visual branding and creating new assets for the new sub-identity

  • designing marketing material for print, web & social media