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I'm Stijn, a multi-disciplinary design and media professional based in Antwerp. I founded Rewind Design and steered Studio Play, growing creative output and leading a team of eleven. My career spans journalism, education, and film production—I've scouted locations, written advertorials, taught Dutch to newcomers, and operated cinema venues. I bring storytelling, project management, and practical design know-how to every project.…I'm Stijn, a multi-disciplinary design and media professional based in Antwerp. I founded Rewind Design and steered Studio Play, growing creative output and leading a team of eleven. My career spans journalism, education, and film production—I've scouted locations, written advertorials, taught Dutch to newcomers, and operated cinema venues. I bring storytelling, project management, and practical design know-how to every project.

Stijn Gilles

Studio Owner, Location Manager, Writer, +1

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I'm Stijn, a multi-disciplinary design and media professional based in Antwerp. I founded Rewind Design and steered Studio Play, growing creative output and leading a team of eleven. My career spans journalism, education, and film production—I've scouted locations, written advertorials, taught Dutch to newcomers, and operated cinema venues. I bring storytelling, project management, and practical design know-how to every project.…I'm Stijn, a multi-disciplinary design and media professional based in Antwerp. I founded Rewind Design and steered Studio Play, growing creative output and leading a team of eleven. My career spans journalism, education, and film production—I've scouted locations, written advertorials, taught Dutch to newcomers, and operated cinema venues. I bring storytelling, project management, and practical design know-how to every project.

Available to hire

I’m Stijn, a multi-disciplinary design and media professional based in Antwerp. I founded Rewind Design and steered Studio Play, growing creative output and leading a team of eleven.

My career spans journalism, education, and film production—I’ve scouted locations, written advertorials, taught Dutch to newcomers, and operated cinema venues. I bring storytelling, project management, and practical design know-how to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Dutch

Fluent

French

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Owner / Manager at Rewind Design

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Founded and managed three design and retail stores, later merged under Studio Play. Oversaw creative direction, business growth, and a team of eleven employees.

Location Manager / Location Scout at Various

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Scouted and managed film locations, handled permits, liaised with authorities, ensured smooth production logistics.

Freelance Journalist at Big Media Group

July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009

Wrote advertorials about companies and leaders, conducting interviews and industry research.

Journalist at Persinfo, Flemish Brabant

August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007

Produced local news content for media outlets. Declined permanent role due to relocation to Antwerp.

Editorial Intern at De Standaard, Mediahuis

September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006

Worked on domestic news, with focus on the 2006 municipal elections.