Hi, I’m Elisabeth Sau, founder of a multidisciplinary fashion and lifestyle brand. I lead the creative and production process—from concept and garment design to brand identity, photo direction, and launch strategy, ensuring a cohesive vision across print, digital, and campaigns. With over a decade in luxury branding and creative production, I’ve built cohesive brand architectures for ambitious companies and collaborated with studios and agencies worldwide. I’m based in London and Tallinn, drawing on a Scandinavian-influenced approach and sustainable design ethics.…

Elisabeth Sau

Hi, I’m Elisabeth Sau, founder of a multidisciplinary fashion and lifestyle brand. I lead the creative and production process—from concept and garment design to brand identity, photo direction, and launch strategy, ensuring a cohesive vision across print, digital, and campaigns. With over a decade in luxury branding and creative production, I’ve built cohesive brand architectures for ambitious companies and collaborated with studios and agencies worldwide. I’m based in London and Tallinn, drawing on a Scandinavian-influenced approach and sustainable design ethics.…

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Hi, I’m Elisabeth Sau, founder of a multidisciplinary fashion and lifestyle brand. I lead the creative and production process—from concept and garment design to brand identity, photo direction, and launch strategy, ensuring a cohesive vision across print, digital, and campaigns.

With over a decade in luxury branding and creative production, I’ve built cohesive brand architectures for ambitious companies and collaborated with studios and agencies worldwide. I’m based in London and Tallinn, drawing on a Scandinavian-influenced approach and sustainable design ethics.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Estonian
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder at Elisabeth Sau Boutique
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founder of a multidisciplinary fashion and lifestyle brand; leads creative and production processes including concept, garment design, curation, brand identity, photo direction, and web launch strategy.
Project & Brand Manager / Creative Lead at The Crystal Chamber
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Responsible for brand identity, visual communication, website design, and marketing presence; coordination of setup, logistics, and client experience; oversight of operations.
Creative Director / Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance Brand Designer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creative director and senior graphic designer including illustration, photography, project management, concept development, visual storytelling, brand strategy, UI/digital design, campaign ideation, and luxury branding. Collaborated with numerous agencies worldwide.
Graphic Designer / Photographer at Sectorlight
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Graphic designer and photographer in London’s leading luxury property branding agency.
On-set Art Direction Assistant / Visual Stylist at London Secret Cinema
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Assisted on-set art direction and visual styling for independent film and commercial shoots.
Photographer / Graphic Artworker at Interior Goods Direct
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Photographer and graphic artworker for UK’s largest online retailers of high-quality home furnishings.
Graphic Designer / Photographer at Various Agencies (Early Design Roles)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Graphic design and photography in collaboration with various agencies internationally.
Creative Director / Senior Graphic Designer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creative director, senior graphic designer including illustration, photography, project management, concept development, visual storytelling, brand strategy, UI design, digital design, campaign ideation, luxury branding.
Graphic Designer, Photographer at Sectorlight
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Graphic designer, photographer in London’s leading luxury property branding agency.
Assistant Art Director at London Secret Cinema
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Assisted on-set art direction and visual styling for independent film and commercial shoots.
Photographer & Graphic Artworker at Interior Goods Direct
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Photographer and Graphic Artworker in UK’s largest online retailers of high quality home furnishings.
Graphic Designer / Photographer at Early Design Roles
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Graphic design and photography in collaboration with various agencies internationally.
Creative Director / Senior Graphic Designer at Freelance Brand Designer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creative director and senior graphic designer delivering illustration, photography, project management, concept development, visual storytelling, brand strategy and UI/digital design; collaborations with agencies including Superunion, JLL, Saatchi & Saatchi, and others.
Assistant on-set Art Direction / Visual Styling at London Secret Cinema
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Assisted on-set art direction and visual styling for independent film and commercial shoots.
Creative Director / Senior Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creative director and senior graphic designer including illustration, photography, project management, concept development, visual storytelling, brand strategy, UI design, digital design, campaign ideation, luxury branding. Collaboration with agencies such as Superunion, JLL, Saatchi & Saatchi, McCann and others.
On-set Assistant / Visual Stylist at London Secret Cinema
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Assisted on-set art direction and visual styling for independent film and commercial shoots.
Photographer and Graphic Artworker at Interior Goods Direct
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Photographer and Graphic Artworker in UK’s largest online retailers of high quality home furnishings.
Graphic Designer and Photographer at Early Design Roles
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Graphic design and photography in collaboration with various agencies internationally.

Education

BA Hons at Leeds Beckett University
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014
Graphic Design, Illustration and Digital Media
BA Hons Graphic Design/Illustration/Digital Media at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Hands-on design placement (branding, digital design, WordPress web development) at This is Chemistry
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Digital Business Development at Ettevõtlik Mõte, Estonia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
BA Hons Graphic Design/Illustration/Digital Media at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Design placement focusing on branding, digital design, and WordPress web development at This is Chemistry
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Digital Business Development at Ettevõtlik Mõte, Estonia
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design/Illustration/Digital Media at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Hands-on design placement focusing on branding, digital design, and WordPress web development at This is Chemistry
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Digital Business Development at Ettevõtlik Mõte, Estonia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
BA Hons Graphic Design/Illustration/Digital Media at Leeds Beckett University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Hands-on design placement focusing on branding, digital design, and WordPress web development at This is Chemistry
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Digital Business Development at Ettevõtlik Mõte, Estonia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Major Awards
October 19, 2018 - February 3, 2025
Major Creative Award
Major Creative
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Digital Business Development
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
The Majors Awards - Mayor Players (Major Creative 2019)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Major Creative 2019
January 1, 2019 - January 4, 2026
Major Creative (The Majors Awards)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Education, Computers & Electronics, Agriculture & Mining, Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Transportation & Logistics, Other

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Experience Level