Tristan Trefz
Bilingual Designer · Additive Manufacturing · Automotive Body Technician
I'm a 28-year-old certified designer for additive manufacturing and automotive body technician, based in Vogtsburg, Germany. Born in Germany and having grown up largely in Canada, I'm a native speaker of both English and German.
My background spans graphic and multimedia design, 3D modelling, additive manufacturing, and hands-on automotive body repair. In my own time I work on manufacturing carbon fibre parts using modern 3D scanners and printers — an area I've now turned into my own business.
I approach every project — whether it's a paint correction on a car panel, a custom-printed automotive part, or a brand identity — with the same eye for detail and respect for materials.
- Automotive Body Repair
- Additive Manufacturing
- 3D Scanning
- Carbon Fibre (Resin Infusion)
- 3D Design & Modelling
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Packaging Design
- Music Branding
- Adobe Illustrator
- English — Native
- German — Native
Work History
Owner
Blauwasser-Racing Gbr i.G. · Vogtsburg, BWFounded a sole proprietorship focused on prototyping parts for the automotive and motorsport sectors using modern 3D scanners and printers, as well as resin infusion techniques to produce highly customisable carbon fibre parts.
Automotive Body Technician
Auto-Reparatur-Center Graner · Vogtsburg, BWCompleted a 2-year apprenticeship and was taken on as a full-time employee. Duties include complex collision damage repair, restoration of plastic and metal components, and application of modern repair methods across all aspects of automotive body repair.
Marketing Manager
Seteco · Freiamt, BWResponsible for market research, trend analysis and development of marketing strategies in car steering wheel refinement and semiconductors. Oversaw creation of marketing materials and contributed to revenue growth through targeted initiatives.
Sr. Sales Development Representative
Predictable Revenue Inc. · Vancouver, BC, CanadaGenerated and qualified sales conversations, developed and implemented innovative sales strategies, conducted video conferences with prospective clients and trained new team members.
Training & Qualifications
Vocational Diploma — Designer for Additive Manufacturing
Mach-3D GmbHVocational Diploma — Automotive Body Technician
Heinrich-Hübsch School, KarlsruheFinal grade: 1.2 · Journeyman's exam: 2.3 · Award for outstanding achievement
Bachelor of Arts — Media Design (4th Semester)
University FurtwangenGPA through 3rd semester: 1.95 (German scale)
A-Level — Design & Media Technology
Freie Christliche Schule FreiburgKey subjects: Computer Science, Philosophy
Private Scholarship
Shawnigan Lake School, BC, CanadaKey subjects: Architectural Drafting