Barbara Grzes

Barbara Grzes has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Barbara has worked as a Freelance Designer for Red Bull since 2022. Prior to that, Barbara was a Fashion Illustrator at the University of the Arts London, where they developed their own unique approach to fashion illustration. Barbara drew inspiration from street art and children's doodles to create relatable and accessible garment designs.

Barbara also worked as a GIF Artist at GIPHY and as a Freelance Illustrator and Designer at Barbara Illustration in 2020. In 2021, they worked as a Freelance Designer for foodspring and Puissante. Additionally, they had a Guest Designer role at Nike in 2020.

In their earlier career, Barbara served as a Mentor at Techstars from 2017 to 2019 and as a Product Manager at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE from 2015 to 2017. At ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, they worked with the founders on strategy and product development for fitness and lifestyle products. Barbara led the research and development of new fitness products, coordinated partnerships, and participated in presentations and workshops.

Overall, Barbara Grzes brings a wealth of experience in design, illustration, and product development to their current role as a Freelance Designer at Red Bull.

Barbara Grzes has a diverse education history with a range of studies in different fields. In 2010, they attended Poznan University of Economics And Business, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. Barbara completed their studies in 2013.

In 2019, Barbara took part in a program at L'Ecole des Sables in Dakar, Senegal, focused on Traditional African Dances. Barbara spent a year exploring this field of study, gaining knowledge and experience in traditional African dance forms.

Continuing their pursuit of diverse interests, in 2020, Barbara enrolled at the Society of Visual Storytelling to take independent coursework in Illustration. This program allowed their to develop their skills and expand their understanding of visual storytelling.

During the same year, they also attended the Institut Français de la Mode, where they explored the Business and Culture of Fashion. This experience provided their with insights into the fashion industry from both a business and cultural perspective.

Most recently, in 2022, Barbara attended the University of the Arts London to study Fashion Illustration, furthering their knowledge and skills in this area.

Overall, Barbara Grzes has acquired an interdisciplinary education, combining studies in computer science, applied mathematics, traditional African dances, illustration, and fashion.