I’m a Creative Director with 20 years of experience in the fashion and lifestyle industry, specializing in visual design, brand identity, and editorial concepts. I’ve worked with leading magazines such as Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and Glamour, where I developed cohesive visual strategies that connect storytelling with modern, trend-aware design. I’m passionate about creating clean, engaging layouts that make complex information easy to read and visually appealing. Skilled in Adobe InDesign and the full Creative Suite, I bring a strong eye for detail, consistency, and typography. I love collaborating closely with teams and delivering high-quality design solutions — fast, precise, and always on brand.…

Stefanie Okrent

I’m a Creative Director with 20 years of experience in the fashion and lifestyle industry, specializing in visual design, brand identity, and editorial concepts. I’ve worked with leading magazines such as Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and Glamour, where I developed cohesive visual strategies that connect storytelling with modern, trend-aware design. I’m passionate about creating clean, engaging layouts that make complex information easy to read and visually appealing. Skilled in Adobe InDesign and the full Creative Suite, I bring a strong eye for detail, consistency, and typography. I love collaborating closely with teams and delivering high-quality design solutions — fast, precise, and always on brand.…

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I’m a Creative Director with 20 years of experience in the fashion and lifestyle industry, specializing in visual design, brand identity, and editorial concepts. I’ve worked with leading magazines such as Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and Glamour, where I developed cohesive visual strategies that connect storytelling with modern, trend-aware design.
I’m passionate about creating clean, engaging layouts that make complex information easy to read and visually appealing. Skilled in Adobe InDesign and the full Creative Suite, I bring a strong eye for detail, consistency, and typography. I love collaborating closely with teams and delivering high-quality design solutions — fast, precise, and always on brand.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director at Sophistes GmbH
January 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025
Oversee editorial design, B2B communication, corporate branding, online and social media; lead creative direction and visual execution.
Creative Director at BUNTE Entertainment Verlag, Munich
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Responsible for the overall creative direction of InStyle, InStyle MEN, BEAUTY, and Mini&Me; align brand identity and editorial concepts across channels.
Freelance Art Director at Munich
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Designed and managed projects in corporate identity, editorial design, app development, and social media.
Art Director at Bauer Premium Verlag, Munich
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Led the creative design and visual concept of COSMOPOLITAN, ensuring brand consistency and a strong visual identity.
Deputy Art Director at Burda Verlag, Munich
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Co-responsible for the creative direction and visual layout of COVER magazine.
Deputy Art Director at Condé Nast Verlag, Munich
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Co-responsible for Glamour, GQ, and myself magazines.
Art Director at Rapp Collins, Hamburg
November 1, 2005 - November 1, 2005
Directed dialogue marketing campaigns for clients such as Sony, Air France, Vodafone, and Essilor.
Junior Art Director at Scholz & Friends, Hamburg
June 1, 2000 - June 1, 2000
Worked on advertising projects for the client Tchibo.

Education

Abitur (General University Entrance Qualification) at Bremen
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1994
Studies in Communication Design and Art Direction at Hamburg Academy for Communication Design and Art Direction
March 1, 1995 - February 1, 1999

Qualifications

Advanced Training in Animation Design for Websites and Applications
July 1, 2017 - November 10, 2025
MidJourney Training – Sevda Albers
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services