1990 - 1996
Will van Sambeek & Cie Amsterdam
Assistant graphic designer

Akzo Nobel | Pathé Cinema Theaters | Friesch Dagblad | Bertelsmann | AT&T | Arbeiders Pers | Ministerie van Onderwijs en Wetenschap | De Volkskrant

1996 - 1999
Caulfield & Tensing Amsterdam
Graphic and online designer

Chemistry | Levi Strauss | Amsterdam Dance Event | Heineken | Amstel | BNO

1999 - 2006
FHV BBDO Amstelveen
Senior designer

NPO | Natura Artis Magista | Rabobank | Libertel | Translink | Albert Heijn | Vodafone

2007 - 2016
FHV BBDO Amstelveen
Design director

Schiphol Airport | Interpolis | TomTom | Nederlands Dans Theater | Randstad | KPN | Eneco | Mercedes Benz | Jumbo Supermarkten | SNS Bank | Mars | Douwe Egberts | Monster | The Economist

2016 - present
Bas de Graaf Amsterdam
Independent designer and photographer

KPN | Graficare | Agency | Super Ninja | Duikelman | Tony Chocolonely | DDB | Lemon Scented Tea | JWT | Gradusgroep | Designpolitie | Reccan

Career description
I began my career in 1990 as an assistant graphic designer at Will van Sambeek & Cie, where I developed a strong foundation in typography and design, with a keen eye for detail. In 1995, I moved to a new and innovative studio that challenged the established design brands. Caulfield & Tensing was a pioneer in both new media and Dutch design. In 1999, I joined FHV BBDO, driven by the ambition to work with major brands and to integrate graphic and digital design more into advertising. I was jointly responsible for acquiring new business and winning both national and international awards. Since 2016, I have been working independently, providing design and photography services for both agencies and direct clients.