Freelance Creative

Welcome to my website.
(I have to admit this picture is a lie as I’ve lost about 50% of that great hair by now)

I’ve been working in advertising for 18 years, or maybe about 25 years if overtime counts as well. Starting out in 2004 as an intern, I’ve since worked for some of Germany’s best agencies such as Springer & Jacoby and Jung v. Matt.

After being a Creative Director for several years in Germany, I was curious to gain international experience. I got offered a job at Wieden+Kennedy and moved to Amsterdam.

During my career I’ve collected many international awards including a Cannes Lion (which is still my favourite). But more than awards I like making good work that gets recognition and is effective for brands.

If you need freelance support or have an interesting job to offer please send me an email.
florian.a.barthelmess@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

2018 – 23 Wieden + Kennedy | Sr. Creative
2017 – 18 Wieden + Kennedy | Freelance Creative
2016 – 17 Serviceplan | Creative Director
2014 – 16 BBDO | Creative Director
2012 – 14 Freelance | Art Director
2009 – 12 Jung von Matt | Sr. Art Director
2004 – 09 Springer & Jacoby | Intern to Art Director

AWARDS

ADC GERMANY
2x Gold / 5x Silver / 3x Bronze / 1x Finalist
CANNES LIONS
1x Silver / 3x Shortlist
EUROBEST
1x Gold
NEW YORK FESTIVALS
1x Silver / 1x Bronze / 4x Finalist
THE ONE SHOW
5x Finalist
YOUNG GUNS AWARD
1x Silver / 1x Bronze / 1x Finalist
BBDO NETWORK WORLDWIDE
Spot of the Year 2008 !
D&A
2x Finalist
SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL
1x Silver
EPICA AWARDS
1x Silver
CLIO AWARDS
2x Finalist
ADC EUROPE
1x Gold / 2x Finalist
CRESTA AWARD
Winner TV / 2x Finalist
ANNUAL MULTIMEDIA AWARD
2x Silver
INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING CUP
Winner / Best of Cars
DIE KLAPPE
1X Silver
VDW AWARDS
Best Commercial
GOLDEN AWARD OF MONTREUX
2x Finalist
PIAF AWARDS
1x Bronze 1x Finalist 
NEPTUN AWARDS
2x Bronze