Bastian Westholt

Fullstack Developer with a background in media design and over ten years of professional experience in the creative industry. Hands-on experience in Python, Flask, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and RESTful APIs, including AI integration with LLMs and semantic search. Combined with strong UI/UX expertise and a track record of delivering projects end-to-end. Looking to contribute to cross-functional teams that bridge design, engineering, and product.

Media & Motion Designer at Brot & Butter Entertainment (2025-02 – 2025-06)

Media & Motion Designer at Brot & Butter Entertainment

• Delivered 20+ studio-ready digital assets for a quiz show production, translating editorial content into broadcast-compliant formats.
• Managed multiple iteration cycles per studio segment through clear versioning and reliable handoffs.

3D, Media & Motion Designer at Freelancer (2023-09 – 2025-02)

Freelance 3D, Media & Motion Designer

• Delivered 20+ projects including image films, VFX shots, motion graphics, and logo animations within professional studio pipelines.
• Managed end-to-end execution from concept to final delivery across multiple clients (H2ZWO, SR, WDR, Sat.1).

Motion Designer at make/o (2023-04 – 2023-10)

Motion Designer at make/o

• Produced 2D and 3D motion design assets across 6-7 client projects within structured agency workflows and tight deadlines.

Training Program in Software Engineering – Masterschool (2025-08)

Bachelor of Arts in VFX & Animation – Internationale Filmschule Köln (2019-10 – 2023-03)

Bachelor of Arts in Mediadesign – Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln (2013-10 – 2017-03)