-- I'm a product digital & Print designer based in Geneva driven by a passion for meaningful, human-centered design. With several years of experience across UX/UI, branding, and digital art direction, including collaborations with Ubisoft, Merkle | Dentsu, Richemont, and Patek Philippe. I help brands craft clear, elegant, and sustainable digital experiences. I believe in combining creativity with purpose — blending aesthetics, accessibility, and strategy to design products and interfaces that truly connect with people. -- **Employment and project experience** **Co Founder - Designer • Geneva - Bern** OURSE _2023 - now_ _Committed Digital Innovation Studio_ **Freelance Creative Designer • Swizerland & France** _2011 - 2023_ _Clients : Arte, Romande Energie, Bioderma, Wide, Emakina_ **Product design Lead** Merkle / Dentsu _2019 - 2023_ _UI/UX design leadership, interface design & strategy, user journey optimization, prototyping, usability testing, interaction design, cross-functional collaboration, consistency and quality_ **Creative UI Art Director** Ubisoft _2016 - 2019_ _Creative direction, visual universe design, character design, UI/UX strategy, interface aesthetics, concept supervision, prototyping, cross-functional collaboration_ **Art Director** Smartlink _2014 - 2016_ _Creative direction for FinTech products, international team management (Vietnam & Senegal), interface design & strategy for money transfer app, user journey optimization, prototyping, cross-cultural collaboration, consistency and quality_ **Lead graphic designer** ITycom _2011 - 2014_ _Brand & marketing communication, UX/UI for e-learning, instructional design, user journey, interface strategy, interaction design, prototyping, visual storytelling, consistency and quality_ Previously : Digital & Print designer stage on several companies & agencies.

Marlene Latourre

-- I'm a product digital & Print designer based in Geneva driven by a passion for meaningful, human-centered design. With several years of experience across UX/UI, branding, and digital art direction, including collaborations with Ubisoft, Merkle | Dentsu, Richemont, and Patek Philippe. I help brands craft clear, elegant, and sustainable digital experiences. I believe in combining creativity with purpose — blending aesthetics, accessibility, and strategy to design products and interfaces that truly connect with people. -- **Employment and project experience** **Co Founder - Designer • Geneva - Bern** OURSE _2023 - now_ _Committed Digital Innovation Studio_ **Freelance Creative Designer • Swizerland & France** _2011 - 2023_ _Clients : Arte, Romande Energie, Bioderma, Wide, Emakina_ **Product design Lead** Merkle / Dentsu _2019 - 2023_ _UI/UX design leadership, interface design & strategy, user journey optimization, prototyping, usability testing, interaction design, cross-functional collaboration, consistency and quality_ **Creative UI Art Director** Ubisoft _2016 - 2019_ _Creative direction, visual universe design, character design, UI/UX strategy, interface aesthetics, concept supervision, prototyping, cross-functional collaboration_ **Art Director** Smartlink _2014 - 2016_ _Creative direction for FinTech products, international team management (Vietnam & Senegal), interface design & strategy for money transfer app, user journey optimization, prototyping, cross-cultural collaboration, consistency and quality_ **Lead graphic designer** ITycom _2011 - 2014_ _Brand & marketing communication, UX/UI for e-learning, instructional design, user journey, interface strategy, interaction design, prototyping, visual storytelling, consistency and quality_ Previously : Digital & Print designer stage on several companies & agencies.

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– I’m a product digital & Print designer based in Geneva driven by a passion for meaningful, human-centered design.
With several years of experience across UX/UI, branding, and digital art direction, including collaborations with Ubisoft, Merkle | Dentsu, Richemont, and Patek Philippe. I help brands craft clear, elegant, and sustainable digital experiences.
I believe in combining creativity with purpose — blending aesthetics, accessibility, and strategy to design products and interfaces that truly connect with people.

Employment and project experience

Co Founder - Designer • Geneva - Bern OURSE
2023 - now
Committed Digital Innovation Studio

Freelance Creative Designer • Swizerland & France
2011 - 2023
Clients : Arte, Romande Energie, Bioderma, Wide, Emakina

Product design Lead Merkle / Dentsu
2019 - 2023
UI/UX design leadership, interface design & strategy, user journey
optimization, prototyping, usability testing, interaction design,
cross-functional collaboration, consistency and quality

Creative UI Art Director Ubisoft
2016 - 2019
Creative direction, visual universe design, character design, UI/UX
strategy, interface aesthetics, concept supervision, prototyping,
cross-functional collaboration

Art Director Smartlink
2014 - 2016
Creative direction for FinTech products, international team
management (Vietnam & Senegal), interface design & strategy for
money transfer app, user journey optimization, prototyping,
cross-cultural collaboration, consistency and quality

Lead graphic designer ITycom
2011 - 2014
Brand & marketing communication, UX/UI for e-learning,
instructional design, user journey, interface strategy, interaction
design, prototyping, visual storytelling, consistency and quality

Previously : Digital & Print designer stage on several companies & agencies.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co Founder - Design at Ourse
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founder of a digital innovation studio focused on design and art direction across Geneva and Bern; building product strategies and design systems for clients.
Freelance Creative Designer at Self-employed (Switzerland - France)
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Freelance design work for clients including Arte, Romande Energie, Bioderma, Wide, Emakina; UI/UX, branding and product design across multiple markets.
Senior Experience Lead - Luxury Branch at Merkle
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Luxury experience design, UX/UI leadership, creative direction, high-end interfaces, customer journey, prototyping, storytelling, innovation.
Senior Art Director - UX-UI at Merkle
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
UI/UX design leadership, interface design & strategy, user journey optimization, prototyping, usability testing, interaction design, cross-functional collaboration.
Creative UI Art Director at Ubisoft
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Creative direction, visual universe design, character design, UI/UX strategy, interface aesthetics, concept supervision, prototyping, cross-functional collaboration.
Art Director at Smartlink
January 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Creative direction for FinTech products, international team management (Vietnam & Senegal), interface design & strategy for money transfer app, user journey optimization, prototyping, cross-cultural collaboration, consistency and quality.
Lead Graphic Designer at ITycom
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Brand & marketing communication, UX/UI for e-learning, instructional design, user journey, interface strategy, interaction design, prototyping, visual storytelling, consistency and quality.

Education

Master Degree II - Digital Designer at Gobelin National School
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor - Print Design at La Martinière Diderot School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
High School Diploma - Applied Arts at Applied Arts High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Awwwards
October 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Won an award for my personnal portfolio

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming, Education, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities
    paper Breitling - Ecommerce redesign

    I led the complete UX/UI redesign of Breitling’s e-commerce platform, with the goal of modernizing the brand’s digital experience and aligning it with its luxury positioning.

    Key contributions:

    Defined the user experience strategy in collaboration with marketing, brand, and development teams.

    Designed responsive interfaces and a modular design system ensuring visual consistency across markets.

    Improved navigation, product discovery, and checkout flows to enhance conversion and engagement.

    Conducted user testing and research to validate design decisions and optimize usability.

    Balanced aesthetic excellence with performance and accessibility, reinforcing Breitling’s premium image online.

    paper Product Designer - Romande Energie

    At Romande Énergie, I worked as a Product Designer, contributing to the design and optimization of digital interfaces and services for the company’s energy management platforms.
    My role focused on creating user-centered, accessible, and consistent experiences, from early research to final delivery.

    Key responsibilities:

    Conducted user research and co-creation workshops to identify pain points and opportunities.

    Designed UX flows, UI components, and design systems aligned with brand guidelines.

    Collaborated closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure a seamless user experience.

    Advocated for eco-design principles and accessibility best practices throughout the product lifecycle.