JONATHAN BOETTGER
Munich | boettgerjonathan@gmail.com | +49 162 2020 304
CREATIVE PROFILE
Creative strategist and visual storyteller with an architectural background, specializing in bringing early-stage ideas to life through hand-drawn visuals, concept development, and narrativedriven design. Experienced across cultures, sectors, and mediums—from architecture to research and user-focused design.
KEY SKILLS
- Hand-drawn Visual Communication
- Concept & Narrative Development
- Creative Strategy for Branding
- Workshop & Presentation Design
- Adobe Suite
- Bilingual: English (Native), German (Fluent)
- Hospitality & cultural storytelling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
HENN Architects, Munich
Design Strategist | Nov 2021 – Present
- Developed early-phase design concepts with a focus on user needs and stakeholder engagement
- Created hand-drawn visual narratives to communicate spatial ideas clearly and convincingly
- Supported strategic framing of projects through storytelling and presentation design
ECOnsult, Cairo, Egypt
Research Architect | Sept 2020 – Oct 2021
- Co-authored and illustrated a national proposal for Ashden’s Cooling Fund on passive cooling in rural Egypt
- Conducted field research and workshops in local villages with engineers and community members
- Created infographics and visual materials to communicate sustainable housing strategies
Aig+ Architekten, Düsseldorf
Junior Architect | Oct 2019 – Aug 2020
- Contributed to early-phase design concepts and university renovation proposals
- Supported competition entries through planning graphics and presentation visuals
Kume Sekkei, Tokyo, Japan
Intern Architect | June – Aug 2018
- Developed concept studies and presentation materials for the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower project
- Focused on spatial storytelling through facade articulation and circulation strategies
University of the West of England, UK RIBA Part 1 – BSc Architecture (Hons) | 2016 –2019
- Graduated with First-Class Honours
- Portfolio emphasis on concept development and presentation through storytelling
Yokohama International School, Japan
Bilingual International Baccalaureate | 2013 –2016
- IB Art Focus – Visual storytelling & drawing
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Camp Counsellor, Yokohama, Japan
English-Japanese Youth Leader | 2017 – 2018
- Led intercultural youth activities in Japanese and English, developing strong teamwork, empathy, and leadership skills in a bilingual environment
Football Referee, Tokyo, Japan
AFC Certified | 2010 – 2018
- Officiated international tournaments in Japan
Hotel Mölltallerhof, Austria
Creative & Communication Support | 2021Present
- Create visual presentations, managing website and social media, and developing guest-facing content to enhance the overall experience and communication