About me
Born in southern Austria and raised in Klagenfurt, a picturesque but rather boring town, I soon developed a strong need in expressing myself visually. This drive towards visual communication led to studies in graphic design and photography at the University of Art and Design in Linz (Upper Austria).
After my diploma I was granted an internship at Fabrica, Benetton’s Creative Research Center in Treviso, Italy, founded by Luciano Benetton and Oliviero Toscani.
There, I had the great opportunity to do project-based work together with young creatives from all over the world, covering a wide range of tasks, from social consciousness to cultural announcements to design jobs for the United Colors of Benetton brand.
This inspiring experience got me ready to start working as a creative in advertising and I have remained within this field until today, since 2011 as a member of the Creativ Club Austria (CCA).
Though rooted in visual arts and graphic design, I think in concepts and ideas rather than in specific media channels. I like to push the boundaries and to chase new points of view and I’m always up for new challenges.
Agencies
BBDO Vienna (since 2022)
Jung von Matt Donau (2021-2022)
Merlicek & Partner (2019-2021)
Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann (2013-2019)
DDB Vienna (2010-2013)
DDB Berlin (2007-2010)
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Awards
Souvenirs from Cannes, London, New York, Vienna and other destinations of the advertising world.
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ADC*E Shortlist x5
ADC Germany Gold x2 (2009, 2011)
ADC Germany Silver (2011)
ADC Germany Bronze (2009)
ADC Germany Shortlist x5
ADC Germany Junior of the Year (2009)
BOB Award Gold (2016)
BOB Award Bronze (2016)
Cannes Lions Gold (2010)
Cannes Lions Silver (2013)
Cannes Lions Bronze (2008)
Cannes Lions Shortlist x3
CCA Gold x3 (2012, 2018 x2)
CCA Silver x3 (2019, 2021, 2023)
CCA Bronze x9 (2016, 18, 19 x2, 21 x3, 23 x2)
CCA Shortlist x21
Clio Silver (2010)
Clio Shortlist
Cresta Bronze (2016)
Cresta Shortlist x2
D&AD Shortlist
Effie Gold x2 (2020, 2023)
Effie Bronze (2018)
Epica Grand Prix (2015)
Epica Gold x2 (2013, 2015)
Epica Silver (2009)
Epica Bronze x3 (2011, 2016, 2017)
Epica Shortlist x2
Eurobest Gold (2010)
Eurobest Silver (2011)
Eurobest Bronze x7 (2008 x2, 2010 x3, 2011 x2)
Eurobest Shortlist x3
Golden Award of Montreux Gold x3 (2008, 2015, 2016)
Golden Award of Montreux Shortlist x2
Golden Drum Grand Prix (2015)
Golden Drum Shortlist x5
IAB webAd Gold x2 (2016, 2020)
IAB webAd Silver x3 (2015 x2, 2016)
IAB webAd Bronze (2012)
IAB webAd Shortlist x2
LIA Bronze (2013)
LIA Shortlist x2
Mobius Awards Gold (2016)
Mobius Awards Shortlist
New York Festivals Silver x2 (2008)
New York Festivals Shortlist x2
Österreichischer Staatspreis Werbung Certificate (2015)