I'm Carla — a Vienna-based brand designer and creative strategist with a background that spans museums, education tech, and freelance design. I combine history-informed thinking with modern digital aesthetics, and I'm drawn to work where visuals need to do more than look good — they need to communicate something real. As the founder of Atelier Jouan, I lead branding and web design projects from concept to delivery, working mainly with coaches, photographers, and creative service providers. I also support clients with content creation, social media management, and digital product development — from Canva templates to Notion systems to full brand identities. I work well in fast-paced, multicultural environments, translate complex ideas into clear visuals, and bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to every project. I love collaborating with teams, trust my instincts, and keep learning — especially in brand strategy, design systems, and storytelling for diverse audiences. If that sounds like the kind of person you want in your corner, I'd love to connect.

Carla Jouan Dias

I'm Carla — a Vienna-based brand designer and creative strategist with a background that spans museums, education tech, and freelance design. I combine history-informed thinking with modern digital aesthetics, and I'm drawn to work where visuals need to do more than look good — they need to communicate something real. As the founder of Atelier Jouan, I lead branding and web design projects from concept to delivery, working mainly with coaches, photographers, and creative service providers. I also support clients with content creation, social media management, and digital product development — from Canva templates to Notion systems to full brand identities. I work well in fast-paced, multicultural environments, translate complex ideas into clear visuals, and bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to every project. I love collaborating with teams, trust my instincts, and keep learning — especially in brand strategy, design systems, and storytelling for diverse audiences. If that sounds like the kind of person you want in your corner, I'd love to connect.

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I’m Carla — a Vienna-based brand designer and creative strategist with a background that spans museums, education tech, and freelance design. I combine history-informed thinking with modern digital aesthetics, and I’m drawn to work where visuals need to do more than look good — they need to communicate something real.
As the founder of Atelier Jouan, I lead branding and web design projects from concept to delivery, working mainly with coaches, photographers, and creative service providers. I also support clients with content creation, social media management, and digital product development — from Canva templates to Notion systems to full brand identities.

I work well in fast-paced, multicultural environments, translate complex ideas into clear visuals, and bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to every project. I love collaborating with teams, trust my instincts, and keep learning — especially in brand strategy, design systems, and storytelling for diverse audiences.

If that sounds like the kind of person you want in your corner, I’d love to connect.

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Language

German
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder and Owner at Design Studio (Self-employed)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Designed websites and branding assets; led projects from concept to delivery including Canva Pro, Photoshop, and Affinity Designer workflows.
Founder and Owner at Atelier Jouan (Design Studio)
March 1, 2022 - Present
Web design & branding; freelance design studio owner working with branding, content, and digital design projects.
Museum Employee - Guest Service at KHM Vienna (Kunsthistorisches Museum)
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2022
Guest services at a major art/ethnology museum.
Marketing and Administration Assistant at Casa Linguae e.U.
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Marketing and administrative support in Vienna.
Customer Care Manager at GoStudent GmbH
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Customer care management in EdTech sector.
Guest Service at Art History and Ethnology Museum in Vienna (KHM)
March 1, 2022 - Present
Provide guest services in a multicultural museum environment, support front desk operations, assist visitors, and respond to inquiries.
Customer Care Manager at GoStudent GmbH - EdTech, Vienna
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Oversee customer care operations and processes, drive improvements to student and parent experience, liaise between customers and internal teams.
Marketing and Administration Assistant at Casa Linguae e.U., Vienna
February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Marketing support, administrative tasks, branding, and content coordination.
Executive Assistant at RS Negotiation GmbH
August 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Provide administrative support, assist with design and digital skills, and contribute to branding and content activities.
Founder & Owner at Atelier Jouran (Design Studio)
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026
Self-employed founder delivering web design, branding, and content services; client projects using Canva Pro, Photoshop, and Affinity Designer.

Education

BA in Hospitality and Tourism at University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Masters and Doctorate in Medieval History and Social Anthropology at University of Granada, Spain
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Postgraduate in Medieval History and Arts at University of Granada, Spain
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
BA in Hospitality and Tourism at University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Master's in Medieval History and Social Anthropology at University of Granada, Spain
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2016
Doctorate in Medieval History and Social Anthropology at University of Granada, Spain
January 1, 2013 - July 31, 2022

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Master's in Medieval History and Social Anthropology
January 1, 2013 - April 14, 2026
Doctorate in Medieval History and Social Anthropology
March 1, 2022 - April 14, 2026
Cum Laude - Masters in Medieval History and Social Anthropology
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Cum Laude - Doctorate in Medieval History and Social Anthropology
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet