Janina Rossiter (Nina Rossiter) – Senior Graphic Designer & Environmental Artivist I am a senior graphic designer and environmental artivist with over 19 years of international experience in London, Hamburg, and Paris. Since 2018, my creative work has focused on ocean conservation and environmental storytelling, blending art and design to make complex issues accessible and emotionally engaging. I have collaborated with leading organizations in the environmental and ocean sectors, including ChangeNOW, Mercator Ocean International, Pact Media, MarFishEco Fisheries Consultants Ltd, Ocean Culture Life, The Marine Diaries, Blue Ocean Watch, and CCell. My expertise in branding, illustration, and visual communication enables me to craft compelling narratives and cohesive visual identities that align with sustainability goals and inspire action. Earlier in my career, I worked with global brands such as L’Oréal, Coty, Interparfum, Henkel, Puig, and Lindt, gaining extensive experience in managing creative teams, developing concepts, and delivering high-quality campaigns from concept to execution. I now bring these skills to projects that align with my values, using design to protect the ocean and promote a healthier planet.

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Janina Rossiter (Nina Rossiter) – Senior Graphic Designer & Environmental Artivist I am a senior graphic designer and environmental artivist with over 19 years of international experience in London, Hamburg, and Paris. Since 2018, my creative work has focused on ocean conservation and environmental storytelling, blending art and design to make complex issues accessible and emotionally engaging. I have collaborated with leading organizations in the environmental and ocean sectors, including ChangeNOW, Mercator Ocean International, Pact Media, MarFishEco Fisheries Consultants Ltd, Ocean Culture Life, The Marine Diaries, Blue Ocean Watch, and CCell. My expertise in branding, illustration, and visual communication enables me to craft compelling narratives and cohesive visual identities that align with sustainability goals and inspire action. Earlier in my career, I worked with global brands such as L’Oréal, Coty, Interparfum, Henkel, Puig, and Lindt, gaining extensive experience in managing creative teams, developing concepts, and delivering high-quality campaigns from concept to execution. I now bring these skills to projects that align with my values, using design to protect the ocean and promote a healthier planet.

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Janina Rossiter (Nina Rossiter) – Senior Graphic Designer & Environmental Artivist
I am a senior graphic designer and environmental artivist with over 19 years of international experience in London, Hamburg, and Paris. Since 2018, my creative work has focused on ocean conservation and environmental storytelling, blending art and design to make complex issues accessible and emotionally engaging.
I have collaborated with leading organizations in the environmental and ocean sectors, including ChangeNOW, Mercator Ocean International, Pact Media, MarFishEco Fisheries Consultants Ltd, Ocean Culture Life, The Marine Diaries, Blue Ocean Watch, and CCell. My expertise in branding, illustration, and visual communication enables me to craft compelling narratives and cohesive visual identities that align with sustainability goals and inspire action.
Earlier in my career, I worked with global brands such as L’Oréal, Coty, Interparfum, Henkel, Puig, and Lindt, gaining extensive experience in managing creative teams, developing concepts, and delivering high-quality campaigns from concept to execution. I now bring these skills to projects that align with my values, using design to protect the ocean and promote a healthier planet.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer / Art Director - Environmental ARTivist at Freelance
July 1, 2012 - January 20, 2018
I am a senior graphic designer and environmental artivist with over 19 years of international experience in London, Hamburg, and Paris. Since 2018, my creative work has focused on ocean conservation and environmental storytelling, blending art and design to make complex issues accessible and emotionally engaging. I have collaborated with leading organizations in the environmental and ocean sectors, including ChangeNOW, Mercator Ocean International, Pact Media, MarFishEco Fisheries Consultants Ltd, Ocean Culture Life, The Marine Diaries, Blue Ocean Watch, and CCell. My expertise in branding, illustration, and visual communication enables me to craft compelling narratives and cohesive visual identities that align with sustainability goals and inspire action. Earlier in my career, I worked with global brands such as L’Oréal, Coty, Interparfum, Henkel, Puig, and Lindt, gaining extensive experience in managing creative teams, developing concepts, and delivering high-quality campaigns from concept to execution. I now apply these skills to projects that align with my values and contribute to protecting the ocean and our planet. Agencies / Groups in the environmental sector: ChangeNOW / Paris, France Mercator Ocean International, Toulouse, France Pact Media / Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom MarFishEco Fisheries Consultants Ltd, Scotland, United Kingdom Ocean Culture Life, Jersey, United Kingdom The Marine Diaries, London, United Kingdom Blue Ocean Watch, Switzerland Ccell Uk, London, United Kingdom Beachcleaner, Germany The Argonauts Collective, France
Senior Designer / Art Director at Freelance
July 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020
Senior Designer and Art Director working freelance for environmental sector agencies/groups, including ChangeNOW (Paris), Mercator Ocean International (Toulouse), Pact Media (Edinburgh), MarFishEco Fisheries Consultants Ltd (Scotland), Ocean Culture Life (Jersey), The Marine Diaries (London), Blue Ocean Watch (Switzerland), and CCell UK (London). Lead branding, illustration, and visual storytelling; developed cohesive identities and large-scale campaigns.
Senior Art Director at Bronson Trade Design
July 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Led design and art direction for branding and campaigns; managed creative concepts and production across client projects in Paris, France.
Senior Art Director at Peter Schmidt Group
April 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Art direction and brand design for clients across multiple sectors; led multidisciplinary teams on campaigns.
Art Director at Mutter Design
February 1, 2009 - September 8, 2025
Art direction and design leadership for branding and communications; managed creative output in Hamburg, Germany.
Internship / Graphic Design at HHCL / Red Cell (WPP Group)
July 1, 2004 - September 8, 2025
Internship in graphic design at a WPP group agency, London, UK.
Internship / Graphic Design at Purple Creative
August 1, 2003 - Present
Internship in graphic design, London, UK (4 weeks).
University Part Time Job / Graphic Design at ManoLitho
July 1, 2003 - September 8, 2025
Part-time graphic design role while studying, Hamburg, Germany.

Education

Diploma in Communication and Illustration Design at HAW Hamburg, University of Applied Sciences
March 1, 2002 - January 31, 2006
A-Level Diploma (Design) at Technical Secondary School (Art College), Hamburg, Germany
August 1, 1999 - July 31, 2001
Junior High School Year (Design) at Junior High School Year, Louisiana, USA
July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
Diploma in Illustration and Communication Design at HAW Hamburg, University of Applied Sciences
March 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Diploma at Technical Secondary School (Art College), Hamburg, Germany
August 1, 1999 - July 1, 2001
A-level at Junior High School, Hamburg, Germany
July 1, 1998 - June 1, 1999

Qualifications

Mom’s Choice Awards – Gold Medal
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Readers’ Favorite – Gold Medal
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Readers’ Favorite – Silver Medal
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Book Excellence Award – Winner – Environment
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Sketch For Survival – Artist of the Year
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
PEA Award – Shortlisted – Category Art
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Sketch for Survival - Wild Spaces Artist of the Year
November 30, 0002 - September 8, 2025
PEA Award - Shortlisted, Category Art
November 30, 0002 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other
    paper June 2025, UN Ocean Conference 3 (UNOC-3), Nice & Paris, FRANCE

    Official Side Events: Tidal Shifts & WOW25
    Artwork “World Ocean” was exhibited in the official side event Tidal Shifts
    Workshop about plastic pollution, live broadcasted on my social media channel at World Ocean Week 25 at the Théâtre de Verdure

    uniE621 Logo design for Pact Media
    Logo design for Pact Media for their clients SECOORA. Dedicated to providing data to ensure coastal ocean resilience, safety, and a thriving blue economy.
    uniE621 IMDOS Design development
    Design development for IMDOS. The Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS) aims to support the development of a global interoperable marine debris monitoring system to benefit the research community, as well as policy- and decision-making bodies and the private sector.
    uniE621 ChangeNOW Summit 2025, Paris, FRANCE
    April 2025, ChangeNOW Summit 2025, Paris, FRANCE I participated in the ART FOR CHANGE program at the ChangeNOW Summit in Paris, France, where I designed the iconic central totem, as well as the graphics for the Legacy Stage, the Main Stage. I also contributed to the event’s corporate identity by creating official posters, including Water Odyssey, Glacier Night, and Ocean Night. Additionally, I designed the Pioneer Dinner menu and its accompanying graphics, along with the visual identity for Change Makers Night.
    uniE621 Artist Collaboration for the Change Now Summits
    March 2024, Grand Palais Éphémère, ParisFor the ChangeNOW summit 2024 I was invited to design the official ChangeNOW 2024 poster, as well as the central totem, the monumental display cases on the Eiffel stage and her own gallery - Planet Ocean exhibition.
    paper Artist Collaboration for the Change Now Summits

    April 2025, ChangeNOW Summit 2025, Paris, FRANCE
    I participated in the ART FOR CHANGE program at the ChangeNOW Summit in Paris, France, where I designed the iconic central totem,
    as well as the graphics for the Legacy Stage, the Main Stage. I also contributed to the event’s corporate identity by creating official posters,
    including Water Odyssey, Glacier Night, and Ocean Night. Additionally, I designed the Pioneer Dinner menu and its accompanying graphics,
    along with the visual identity for Change Makers Night.
    March 2024, Grand Palais Éphémère, ParisFor the ChangeNOW summit 2024
    I was invited to design the official ChangeNOW 2024 poster, as well as the central totem, the monumental display cases
    on the Eiffel stage and her own gallery - Planet Ocean exhibition.
    May 2022, Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
    I was part of the ART FOR CHANGE program at the Change NOW summit in Paris, France.
    Four artworks from my book “123, Who’s Cleaning the Sea?” were exhibited. I was also a speaker in the “Building a culture of change” panel.