I am a Swiss-born designer based in Rotterdam, passionate about images, craft, and cultural storytelling. I blend graphic design, editorial design and social media storytelling, and am currently exploring fiber arts and feminist history to support community building. I am pursuing a Master in Experimental Publishing (XPUB) at WDKA in Rotterdam and hold a BA in Graphic Design from ECAL in Lausanne; I enjoy interdisciplinary work at the intersection of design, media, and culture.

Tessa Roy

I am a Swiss-born designer based in Rotterdam, passionate about images, craft, and cultural storytelling. I blend graphic design, editorial design and social media storytelling, and am currently exploring fiber arts and feminist history to support community building. I am pursuing a Master in Experimental Publishing (XPUB) at WDKA in Rotterdam and hold a BA in Graphic Design from ECAL in Lausanne; I enjoy interdisciplinary work at the intersection of design, media, and culture.

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I am a Swiss-born designer based in Rotterdam, passionate about images, craft, and cultural storytelling. I blend graphic design, editorial design and social media storytelling, and am currently exploring fiber arts and feminist history to support community building. I am pursuing a Master in Experimental Publishing (XPUB) at WDKA in Rotterdam and hold a BA in Graphic Design from ECAL in Lausanne; I enjoy interdisciplinary work at the intersection of design, media, and culture.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Auxiliary in event management at Plateforme 10
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2024
Supported event management, cultural mediation, floor supervision, and event hosting for platform events in Lausanne.
Server and Barmaid at Jetée de la Compagnie
May 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Provided barista services, barmaid duties, grill cooking, cleaning, inventory management, and opening/closing operations.
Journalism, Social Media Manager at BØWIE CREATORS
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Produced journalistic content and managed social media presence; engaged in graphic design freelance work.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2024 - Present
Independent graphic design projects across editorial design, branding and visual storytelling.
Designer and head of food logistics at Brigade de Sauvabelin
March 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025
Led design work and food logistics planning for events, managing teams and operations.
Server and Barista at Donutime
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Service and coffee preparation; bakery assistance and inventory management; space opening/closing.
Scouting supervisor at Brigade de Sauvabelin
January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025
Supervised camps and weekly activities; logistics and teamwork for groups of 10-150.

Education

BA in Graphique Design at ECAL, Lausanne
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Master Experimental Publishing at WDKA, Rotterdam
September 1, 2024 - May 13, 2026
Maturité Gymnasiale at Gymnase Auguste Piccard
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

Driving Licence A1 and B
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet