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I’m a multidisciplinary artist working with painting, drawing, video, and photography. I create self-initiated projects that explore emotions, human connection, and the natural world, and I’m developing my professional practice in freelance illustration and media.…

Joelle Desarzens

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I’m a multidisciplinary artist working with painting, drawing, video, and photography. I create self-initiated projects that explore emotions, human connection, and the natural world, and I’m developing my professional practice in freelance illustration and media.…

Available to hire

I’m a multidisciplinary artist working with painting, drawing, video, and photography. I create self-initiated projects that explore emotions, human connection, and the natural world, and I’m developing my professional practice in freelance illustration and media.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

German

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Self-employed Visual Artist

January 1, 2025 - Present

Initiation and execution of artistic projects in photography, video, painting and installation; development and maintenance of a personal website; creative writing and blogging on Substack; planning and executing social media marketing; documentation and digitization of artworks.

Bookseller (Springerin) at Orell Füssli AG

May 31, 2025 - September 16, 2025

Customer advisory and service; bibliography and ordering of products; product sales and presentation; shipping and other administrative tasks; coverage during absences and vacation replacements.

Freelance Photo Mediator/Facilitator at IPFO - Haus der Fotografie

December 31, 2024 - September 16, 2025

Planning, execution and reflection of workshops and tours; coordination with project management; liaison with teachers for planning; teamwork with other photo mediators.

Reception and Promotion (Temporary) at ISS Schweiz AG and Trademotion AG

December 31, 2019 - September 16, 2025

Temporary reception and promotion roles.

Deputy Head of Photography at Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz AG

September 30, 2016 - September 16, 2025

Ensured needs-based coverage of events; point of contact for photographers; management of photographers' documentation; planning and organization of trainings and events; training of photographers; deployments in commissioned photography.

Junior Product Manager at Global Voice AG

July 31, 2013 - September 16, 2025

Maintenance and administration of online shop; monthly pricing updates; design and updating of posters and price lists; telephone and online customer service in German, French and English; improving correspondence and online texts in German.