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Shain Gerstner

Interactive Media Designer bridging UX, motion and 3D systems

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Shain Gerstner

Experience

2024 – Present

.ARK

Founder / Creative Technologist

Independent studio focused on interactive design, 3D, motion, and experimental web experiences.

  • Led end-to-end design and build of interactive brand and web experiences
  • Bridged UX, motion, and 3D into production-ready systems
  • Worked directly with clients from concept to launch
2025

Freelance / Project Lead

UI / UX Design Lead

Design lead responsible for UX strategy, visual systems, and interface quality across client projects.

2024 – 2025

Cleverclip / Comvation

Interaction Designer

Concept and design of interactive digital experiences with a strong focus on motion, storytelling, and user flow.

2021 – 2024

Swisscom

Interactive Media Designer (EFZ Apprenticeship)

Design and production of digital media and interactive content within a large corporate environment, bridging design quality and technical constraints.

2020 – 2021

Maxomedia

Interactive Media Designer (Internship)

First steps in the agency world, supporting the creation of digital campaigns and interactive assets.

2017 – 2019

Lüthi Holzbau Zimmermann

Apprenticeship (i.A)

Education

2024 – 2027

Höchere Fachschule

Interaction Design

Practice-oriented studies in interaction design with a strong focus on UX, concept development, and real-world digital systems. Ongoing, part-time studies alongside professional practice.

2019 – 2020

Invers Schule für Gestaltung

Vorkurs Kunst & Gestaltung
2012 – 2017

Hermosa Valley High School, Costa Rica

International High School

Education in English & Spanish

Tools & Skills

Figma
UX/UI Design, Prototyping, Design Systems
Framer
Interactive Prototypes, Motion, Web Experiences
Adobe Suite
Visual Design, Motion, Media Production
Blender
3D Modeling, Materials, Motion Design
Da Vinci Resolve
Video Editing, Color, Motion
Webflow
Responsive Websites, CMS, Animations
Spline
Real-time 3D for Web

Languages

German Native
English Native (C1 Certified)
Spanish Fluent

Interests

Video shooting Video editing AI Testing Creativity development 3D art

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