I'm a freelance creative director and brand designer specializing in brand strategy, visual identity and campaign development. I work as an all-round creative partner in long-term collaborations. My role goes beyond design execution. I translate complex positioning into clear visual systems, structured communication and consistent brand experiences across websites, campaigns and content. My core skills include brand & visual identity development, creative direction, campaign development, UX-aware design and AI-supported content workflows. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring that ideas are not only conceptually strong but also practically implementable across touchpoints. What differentiates me from other freelancers is my ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels. I think in systems rather than isolated assets. Clients value clarity, consistency and the ability to move efficiently from concept to production without losing direction. Employment and project experience Creative Director & Brand Designer Casa Trasera April 2022 – Present Freelance | Creative Project Manager | Maxi-Cosi June 2025 – October 2025 Brand & Platform Design | Bewellwell February 2025 – Present Creative Director | O-Care December 2022 – Present

Rosa Achterhuis

I'm a freelance creative director and brand designer specializing in brand strategy, visual identity and campaign development. I work as an all-round creative partner in long-term collaborations. My role goes beyond design execution. I translate complex positioning into clear visual systems, structured communication and consistent brand experiences across websites, campaigns and content. My core skills include brand & visual identity development, creative direction, campaign development, UX-aware design and AI-supported content workflows. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring that ideas are not only conceptually strong but also practically implementable across touchpoints. What differentiates me from other freelancers is my ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels. I think in systems rather than isolated assets. Clients value clarity, consistency and the ability to move efficiently from concept to production without losing direction. Employment and project experience Creative Director & Brand Designer Casa Trasera April 2022 – Present Freelance | Creative Project Manager | Maxi-Cosi June 2025 – October 2025 Brand & Platform Design | Bewellwell February 2025 – Present Creative Director | O-Care December 2022 – Present

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I’m a freelance creative director and brand designer specializing in brand strategy, visual identity and campaign development.

I work as an all-round creative partner in long-term collaborations. My role goes beyond design execution. I translate complex positioning into clear visual systems, structured communication and consistent brand experiences across websites, campaigns and content.

My core skills include brand & visual identity development, creative direction, campaign development, UX-aware design and AI-supported content workflows. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring that ideas are not only conceptually strong but also practically implementable across touchpoints.

What differentiates me from other freelancers is my ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels. I think in systems rather than isolated assets. Clients value clarity, consistency and the ability to move efficiently from concept to production without losing direction.

Employment and project experience

Creative Director & Brand Designer Casa Trasera
April 2022 – Present

Freelance | Creative Project Manager | Maxi-Cosi
June 2025 – October 2025

Brand & Platform Design | Bewellwell
February 2025 – Present

Creative Director | O-Care
December 2022 – Present

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Allround Creative at Casa Trasera (formerly Rosa Achterhuis)
March 1, 2022 - Present
Supporting businesses and individuals with creative challenges in graphic design, social media, web design, branding and event management. With strong conceptual thinking and strategic insight, I bring content, form and objectives together. Creativity and pragmatism result in strong visual as well as substantive output.
Marketing Manager at Carras Bites & Bistro Bon
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Responsible for social media, content creation and graphic design for two hospitality venues in Den Bosch. Contributed to concept development of a new food concept and planned and executed social media strategies. Safeguarded visual identity and brand consistency across communications.

Education

Fashion and Branding at AMFI (Amsterdam Fashion Institute)
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Business Innovation at Avans University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Minor Entrepreneurship at Fontys University
September 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services