When processes need to flow, a steady hand makes the difference.

What happens when agility meets structure

For each project, I bring together a multidisciplinary, agile network of specialists, precisely tailored to your requirements. This combines the flexibility of independent collaboration with the breadth of expertise usually associated with an agency. 

The advantage: agency-level quality at freelance rates.

This dynamic way of working allows for short communication paths, individual solutions and maximum efficiency. Across disciplines, you always have one dedicated point of contact who guides you through the entire project with a steady hand and provides expert advice along the way: Nadine Bürke – packaging expert, analysis specialist and the person who brings all the threads together.

With an eye for detail and a broad background of experience and expertise, she guides projects confidently through every stage, brings structure to complex processes and advises wherever needed.

The one who brings it all together

Your expert for packaging design, branding & strategy

With over 25 years of design experience, including seven years heading the packaging department of a renowned Hamburg agency, and specialist expertise across food, non-food, cosmetics and medical/pharmaceutical products, I have won numerous competitive pitches and managed portfolios for companies such as LIDL and Müller involving more than 700 packs per year. I have been self-employed since 2016, supporting medium-sized companies and agencies with tailored design solutions.

I have successfully delivered projects for brands including Gesundleben, Grandos, benevi and Aveo Kids – from branding through to the detailed development of individual SKUs. For companies such as Beiersdorf, Klosterfrau and Lorenz Chips, I have created packaging designs, illustrations and mock-ups for innovation concepts, helping new ideas to be presented quickly, clearly and convincingly.

My philosophy

As a flexible and efficient designer, I work closely with my clients to create strong, sustainable brand identities. I offer the full-service capabilities of an agency combined with the personal support of a single senior expert – without unnecessary agency structures. With an agile specialist network in the background, I can maintain a high level of quality and expertise while scaling capacity for larger projects involving more than 100 SKUs.

Track record

  • Winner of numerous private-label pitches, including Küstengold for the Bünting Group – my concepts took first and second place against five competing agencies

  • Self-employed since 2016, working with clients including Beiersdorf, Klosterfrau, Bahlsen, GEHE / Alliance Healthcare and RedRabbit


Services at a glance

  • End-to-end support: brand development, design, final artwork, image editing and layout adaptations across all types of packaging.

  • Innovation development: design of new products, variants and sustainable packaging concepts for market research, incorporating current market trends, regulatory requirements and brand strategy.
  • Strong specialist network: access to experienced freelancers and agencies, allowing larger or highly specialised projects to scale flexibly without the overhead of a traditional agency.
     

Why work with me?

For established medium-sized brands with existing product ranges, I offer more than a typical freelance solution: I provide the breadth of expertise of an agency with one experienced contact at the centre. I bring together knowledge, experience and genuine commitment, with a strong eye for detail and a clear focus on what matters. The result is packaging design that positions brands clearly and supports new developments strategically – whether your brand is small, large or somewhere in between.