Kilian Feller

Accomplished Creative Director and Business Unit Leader with over 15 years of experience leading design teams and delivering innovative digital campaigns and branding projects across various industries, including finance, sports, real estate, technology, and luxury. Proficient 
in integrating artificial intelligence and data analytics into the design process, managing complex projects, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proven track record of developing comprehensive design and creative concepts and executing high-impact solutions. Passionate about driving design excellence and organisational growth.

Since 10/2022 Member of the Executive Board
Calydo AG, Steinhausen, Switzerland

• Leading and developing the Content Services business unit.
• Member of the BLC Design Hub for group-wide design excellence initiatives.
• Spearheading organisational development and offering enhancement.

Since 01 /2021 Creative Director
Calydo AG, Steinhausen, Switzerland

• Managing and mentoring a multidisciplinary design team including copywriters, 
  graphic designers, motion designers, UX / UI designers and developers.
• Crafting and executing comprehensive creative concepts, campaigns, branding 
  projects, and digital products for national and international clients.
• Integrating artificial intelligence in design processes and content creation.
• Advising and leading projects at C-level management, including stakeholder 
  management.

08 /2019—01/2021 Senior Designer
Calydo AG, Steinhausen, Switzerland

• Created and executed national and international campaigns, branding projects 
  and digital products.
• Integrated data analysis in design processes and content creation with testing 
  and smart content solutions.
• Led the training program for graphic design apprentices.
• Collaborated with sister firms, partners, and freelancers for project delivery.

12 /2014 —08/2019 General Manager and Creative Director
Kilian Feller Design GmbH, Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland

• Built and expanded the company with a dedicated photo and film studio.
• Managed national and international projects, from design to implementation.
• Directed film and photo shoots, serving as Creative Director.
• Conducted workshops and delivered lectures on branding and design.

07 /2010—12/2014 General Manager and Art Director
Kilian Feller | Design+ Direction, Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland

• Established a client and service provider network.
• Led comprehensive design projects from concept to client approval.

05 /2009—12/2010 Graphic Designer
Mesmer Visual, Basel, Switzerland

• Developed corporate and packaging design concepts.
• Participated in design pitches and executed campaign visuals.

12 /2008—02 /2015 Motion Designer ( Feelance)
SRG SSR Studio Bundeshaus, Bern, Switzerland

• Produced news and informational motion graphics for TV broadcasts.
• Collaborated with journalists and technical teams for content creation.

11 /2005—05 /2009 Graphic and Product Designer ( as an intern until 07 / 2006 )
Zimtstern AG, Zurich, Switzerland

• Designed graphics and products for seasonal collections.
• Coordinated international product development and quality control.

11 /2005—05 /2009 Graphic Designer ( Internship )
Zimtstern AG, Zurich, Switzerland

• Designed graphics and products for seasonal collections.
• Coordinated international product development and quality control.

08/2005—11 /2005 Graphic and Product Designer ( as an intern until 07 / 2006 )
Büro 4, St. Moritz, Switzerland

• Supported brand design and campaign projects from research to delivery.
• Contributed to web projects and independently executed small client projects.
• Participated in photoshoots and print production.

08/2000 –08/2002 Apprenticeship as a Sports Goods Salesman EFZ
Boom Sport, St. Moritz, Graubünden, Switzerland

• Best apprenticeship graduation in the canton of Graubünden

2011 —2012 Graphic Designer with a diploma HFP 
College of Design B+B | Biel, Switzerland

2006 —2008 CAS Type Design 
Zurich University of the Arts ( ZHdK ) | Zurich, Switzerland

2002 — 2006 Designer with a diploma ( GAD ) 
Punkt G School of Design | Zurich, Switzerland

2000 — 2002 Designer with a diploma ( GAD ) 
Punkt G School of Design | Zurich, Switzerland