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I’m Stefanie, a Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in Brand and Product Design, now working at the intersection of creative direction and product management. I combine creative expertise with strategic thinking to build user-centered solutions that deliver lasting value.
My design background gives me a unique perspective on product development, allowing me to translate ideas into clear strategies, roadmaps, and business goals. I work with interdisciplinary teams that are open to experimentation, embrace continuous learning, and develop products that truly serve user needs.
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Work Experience
Freelance Creative Director at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - PresentBrand development for various consumer segments such as Fashion & Beauty, IT Industry, Legal Services, Health and Medical Industry; managing design-teams; overseeing strategic marketing management and corporate design; generating new business projects; leadership of interdisciplinary design teams and translation of strategic requirements into scalable design and UI systems; support of early product phases (ideation, concept, MVP-adjacent visualization) to reduce risks early and establish a solid basis for decision-making; close collaboration with leadership to implement strategic and operational goals; optimization of product processes & support of structural improvements; gathering & prioritizing requirements in alignment with stakeholders; data analysis to inform requirements and decision-making; coordination of delivery, progress tracking, and quality assurance; ownership of timelines, resources, and target outcomes.
Creative Director, Co-Founder at SUPERSIEBEN
February 1, 2001 - December 1, 2006Founding of the advertising agency & business consultancy in Düsseldorf; developed effective brand identities and scalable design systems for clients including Cortal Consors, Subway, Thalia, Jacques Wine Depot, Beverage Can Makers Europe, Fiege, Schwäbische Bank, Henkel Pattex, Arqis, Apetito, RMS; established clear visual guidelines that accelerated workflows and raised quality standards; led interdisciplinary creative processes from strategy through production; created coherent visual worlds and efficient production setups for photo and video content; combined Creative Direction with Team Leadership; translated strategic requirements into scalable design and UI systems; supported early product phases.
Art Director at Euro RSCG Düsseldorf
December 1, 1996 - December 1, 1998Clients: Citroën, Vichy, Chanel, Intel; development of visual systems and style worlds for print and packaging; definition of typographic and design standards that increased brand distinctiveness; campaign development for new business clients.
Art Director at R EMPEN & PARTNER Düsseldorf
February 1, 1995 - November 1, 1996Clients: Siemens, Gerling Konzern, David Carson Exhibition; development of conceptual, typography-driven brand identities; presentation and defense of creative decisions in client pitches.
Co Founder at AGENCY IDEA
January 1, 1994 - March 1, 1995Founding of agency; development of brand and packaging concepts for FMCG; established visual guidelines and workflows; built an early visual language for clients.
Freelance Creative Director at Various Agencies in Germany
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001Freelance work for agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, DDB, Grey, Dorland Berlin; served consumer segments including Automotive, Financial & Food Industry; clients included Volvo, Mercedes, Deutsche Bank 24, Warsteiner; translated strategic requirements into impactful campaign & packaging concepts; led pitches and key projects.
Creative Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2007 - PresentProvide brand development, design leadership, and product design support for diverse clients across Fashion & Beauty, IT, Legal Services, Health & Medical sectors. Lead design teams, oversee strategic marketing and corporate design, generate new business, and translate strategic requirements into scalable design and UI systems. Support early product phases (ideation, concept, MVP-adjacent visualization) to reduce risk and establish a solid basis for decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to implement strategic and operational goals; optimize product processes; gather & prioritize requirements; analyze data to inform decisions; coordinate delivery, progress tracking, and quality assurance.
Art Director at Rempen & Partner Düsseldorf
February 1, 1995 - November 1, 1996Development of conceptual, typography-driven brand identities; Presentation and defense of creative decisions in client pitches.
Co-Founder at Agency Idea
January 1, 1994 - March 1, 1995Development of brand and packaging concepts for FMCG.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Romance Studies at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016Diploma in Visual Communication at University of Krefeld
February 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Diploma in Graphic Design at Accademia Cappiello, Florence, Italy
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993Allgemeine Hochschulreife at Liebfrauenschule Mülhausen, Grefrath, GER
August 1, 1987 - May 1, 1989Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Romance Studies at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016Study Visual Communication Diploma at University of Krefeld
February 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Graphic Design Diploma at Accademia Cappiello, Florence, Italy
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993Allgemeine Hochschulreife at Liebfrauenschule Mülhausen, Grefrath, Germany
August 1, 1987 - May 1, 1989UI/UX Designer Bootcamp at Supercode
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Product Management Bootcamp at Digitale Leute School
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Qualifications
UI/UX Designer Bootcamp
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Product Management Bootcamp
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods
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