After more than 10 years of experience in art direction and graphic design in the world of luxury, beauty and fashion, I am now officially working as a freelance creative. From Sonia Rykiel in Paris, to L’Occitane en Provence (London & Geneva), through Select World (agency – Wella Company) and most recently as Global Art Director for Simon Ourian M.D., I have helped prestigious brands translate their DNA into strong, elegant and impactful visual identities. 🎨 What I offer as a freelancer: - Art direction & visual identity - Branding & storytelling for premium & luxury brands - 360° campaigns & digital content (social media, motion design, UI/UX) - Packaging design - Shooting & production: leading photoshoots & creating high-end visuals - Creative management: guiding and coordinating designers, photographers & freelancers 💡 My drive: building visual experiences that make brands shine. 👉 Available now for your creative projects. 🔗 sarahroussonvermaercke.com

Sarah Rousson

After more than 10 years of experience in art direction and graphic design in the world of luxury, beauty and fashion, I am now officially working as a freelance creative. From Sonia Rykiel in Paris, to L’Occitane en Provence (London & Geneva), through Select World (agency – Wella Company) and most recently as Global Art Director for Simon Ourian M.D., I have helped prestigious brands translate their DNA into strong, elegant and impactful visual identities. 🎨 What I offer as a freelancer: - Art direction & visual identity - Branding & storytelling for premium & luxury brands - 360° campaigns & digital content (social media, motion design, UI/UX) - Packaging design - Shooting & production: leading photoshoots & creating high-end visuals - Creative management: guiding and coordinating designers, photographers & freelancers 💡 My drive: building visual experiences that make brands shine. 👉 Available now for your creative projects. 🔗 sarahroussonvermaercke.com

Available to hire

After more than 10 years of experience in art direction and graphic design in the world of luxury, beauty and fashion, I am now officially working as a freelance creative.

From Sonia Rykiel in Paris, to L’Occitane en Provence (London & Geneva), through Select World (agency – Wella Company) and most recently as Global Art Director for Simon Ourian M.D., I have helped prestigious brands translate their DNA into strong, elegant and impactful visual identities.

🎨 What I offer as a freelancer:

  • Art direction & visual identity
  • Branding & storytelling for premium & luxury brands
  • 360° campaigns & digital content (social media, motion design, UI/UX)
  • Packaging design
  • Shooting & production: leading photoshoots & creating high-end visuals
  • Creative management: guiding and coordinating designers, photographers & freelancers

💡 My drive: building visual experiences that make brands shine.

👉 Available now for your creative projects.
🔗 sarahroussonvermaercke.com

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Global Art Director at Simon Ourian M.D.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led the development of the brand’s full visual identity across packaging, campaigns, and digital presence; managed internal and external teams to ensure a cohesive luxury brand image; directed photoshoots and produced high-end visual assets shaping the brand’s new DNA.
Art Direction / Design / Project Manager (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025
Provided branding, art direction, and social media consulting services for diverse clients, translating brand strategy into design systems and social assets.
Art Director at Select World (Creative Agency @WellaCompany)
January 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Mentored junior graphic designers and oversaw creative projects involving external agencies, online/offline assets, research, key visuals, and photo shoots. Collaborated with project managers to efficiently distribute toolkits for professional beauty brands; presented policies/strategies to customers; cultivated strong client relationships, resulting in three consecutive years of closed deals.
International Senior Graphic Designer at L’Occitane en Provence
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Developed comprehensive toolkits for new product launches and seasonal campaigns, including consumer and press materials, animated visuals, and in-store assets. Directed external agencies on key seasonal photo shoots; created visuals and digital animations for international campaigns; established a new artistic direction for the brand’s digital and physical spa sites to maintain luxury identity.
International MiddleWeight Graphic Designer at L’Occitane en Provence
January 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Designed social media visuals, newsletters, UI elements, animations, and banners; collaborated on seasonal campaigns; strengthened the brand’s digital presence and consistency; directed external agencies for photoshoots.
Graphic Designer at Sonia Rykiel
January 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Curated the Brand Bible, managed online content, and supervised post-production; designed and produced prints including fanzine, fashion show invitations, look-books, mood boards, furniture books, and press releases.

Education

Motion Design Certificate (After Effects & Premiere Pro) at CAD School Geneva
January 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Certificate at Ecole de Communication
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025
Master of Art in Visual Communication at ECV Paris, Paris, France
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
BTS Visual Communication, options: advertising, editing and graphic design at School of Visual Arts, Quebec, Canada
January 1, 2010 - October 10, 2025
IPESAA at IPESAA, Montpellier, France
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Qualifications

UX / UI Design & Wordpress Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Motion Design Certificate (After Effects & Premiere Pro)
January 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
UX / UI Design & Wordpress Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Certificate
January 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025
Master of Art in Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
BTS Visual Communication, options: advertising, editing and graphic design
January 1, 2010 - October 10, 2025
IPESAA
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail