Christoph Hitz

I'm a highly creative, experienced Graphic Designer and Illustrator. In the last years, as a freelancer, I have completed several branding projects and contributed numerous editorial illustration assignments for national publications, such as the New York Times. Designing most projects for clients remotely with Adobe's Creative Suite. During COVID-19, I participated at Story Teller Academy and became a member of SCBWI to further my skills in storytelling for children's picture books.

Creative and imaginative with a keen eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling. Possesses a solid understanding of design principles and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, focusing on producing compelling graphics and layouts. Capable of delivering impactful designs that enhance brand identity and engage audiences.

Over the years, I have designed logos and illustrated editorials for multiple national publications, like the New York Times and National Geographic. One of my clients, which imports organic wine, quadrupled its sales of a Spanish wine after I designed a series of new labels. All of my projects are usually collaborative; I like to work in small teams in a support capacity or as the leader.

Before Covid, I signed up with the San Francisco-based Story Teller Academy and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. So far, I have written and designed the dummies for three: When Trees Fly, The Monster in the Bathroom, and The Queen's Favorite Teapot. They are all in various stages of processing.
I'm very excited about the art for When Trees Fly, where I mixed pencil and watercolor elements with the brilliant digital possibilities of Photoshop.

• Winner of Best Trade Magazine Cover, Society of Publication Designers
• Winner of Street Car Design Contest, Düsseldorf, Germany

• Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators