I'm Sara Azadkhani, a Visual Content Strategist and Photographer based in Vienna, Austria. With 7+ years of experience leading brand identity, art direction, and integrated content campaigns across fashion, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors, I translate brand values into cohesive, visually compelling systems. I have a proven track record of scaling social media reach and engagement, delivering short-form video campaigns, and managing end-to-end creative production from concept to delivery. I excel at directing full production cycles—photography, videography, styling, and post-production—and coordinating cross-functional teams. I’m actively seeking roles with agencies, brands, and creative studios across Austria.

Sara Azadkhani

I'm Sara Azadkhani, a Visual Content Strategist and Photographer based in Vienna, Austria. With 7+ years of experience leading brand identity, art direction, and integrated content campaigns across fashion, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors, I translate brand values into cohesive, visually compelling systems. I have a proven track record of scaling social media reach and engagement, delivering short-form video campaigns, and managing end-to-end creative production from concept to delivery. I excel at directing full production cycles—photography, videography, styling, and post-production—and coordinating cross-functional teams. I’m actively seeking roles with agencies, brands, and creative studios across Austria.

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I’m Sara Azadkhani, a Visual Content Strategist and Photographer based in Vienna, Austria. With 7+ years of experience leading brand identity, art direction, and integrated content campaigns across fashion, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors, I translate brand values into cohesive, visually compelling systems.

I have a proven track record of scaling social media reach and engagement, delivering short-form video campaigns, and managing end-to-end creative production from concept to delivery. I excel at directing full production cycles—photography, videography, styling, and post-production—and coordinating cross-functional teams. I’m actively seeking roles with agencies, brands, and creative studios across Austria.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Creative & Brand Strategist at Freelance
March 1, 2019 - Present
Built cohesive brand identities for 10+ clients across hospitality, fashion, and lifestyle sectors — translating brand values into scalable visual systems through photography and content strategy. Managed end-to-end production independently, from initial client brief through creative concept to final delivery.
Senior Visual Content Strategist at B gluten
June 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Revitalised underperforming social media channels, achieving a 4–10× increase in video reach versus prior benchmarks through data-informed content strategy. Directed full-cycle content production — AI-assisted market research, recipe development, food styling, scene design, photography, videography, and post-production — delivering consistent, on-brand assets. Led campaigns generating 25,500+ Instagram views, exceeding engagement KPIs. Developed and executed monthly content roadmaps aligned with audience behaviour, brand positioning, and commercial objectives. Established a cohesive visual identity system that elevated perceived brand value across digital platforms and retail placement in a leading Tehran cafe. Produced short-form video content optimized for Instagram Reels and algorithm-driven discovery.
Founder & Creative Director at Mahiat (Independent Brand)
December 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
Founded and led an independent lifestyle brand from zero — overarching brand strategy, visual identity, product development, and end-to-end creative execution. Designed complete brand identity system including logo, visual language, brand messaging, and tone of voice. Directed all content production (photography, videography, editing, publishing) to build a cohesive and commercially viable digital presence. Secured retail exposure through two curated industry events within six months of launch, validating brand position in the market.
Visual Content Director at Cito Agency
August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Executed commercial photography and visual content projects for 20+ restaurant, cafe, and furniture brands over three years. Produced platform-optimized visual assets for Instagram and digital marketing campaigns across multiple client accounts simultaneously.
Content Creator & Visual Concept Developer at Bimax Company
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Developed mood boards and structured visual storytelling frameworks aligned with brand campaigns and marketing strategies. Researched market and visual trends, translating insights into actionable content direction for cross-functional marketing teams.
Founder & Creative Director at Mahiat
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Founded and led an independent lifestyle brand, overseeing overarching brand strategy, visual identity, product development, and end-to-end creative execution.
Senior Visual Content Strategist at BgLuten
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Revitalised underperforming social media channels, achieving 4–10× increases in video reach vs prior benchmarks. Directed full-cycle content production (AI-assisted market research, recipe development, food styling, scene design, photography, videography, post-production) and led product launch campaigns generating 25,500+ Instagram views.
Visual Content Director at Cito Agency
August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2022
Directed commercial photography and visual content projects for 20+ restaurants, cafes, and furniture brands over three years. Built platform-optimized visual assets for Instagram and multi-channel campaigns; established cohesive visual assets across channels.
Independent Creative & Brand Strategist at (Freelance / Self-employed)
March 1, 2019 - Present
Built cohesive brand identities for 10+ clients across hospitality, fashion, and lifestyle sectors—translating brand values into scalable visual systems through photography and content strategy. Managed end-to-end production in independent engagements, from client brief to final delivery.

Education

Master of Arts in Time-Based Media at University of Art and Design Linz
January 1, 2026 - March 5, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Photography at University of Tehran
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
MA Time-Based Media at University of Art and Design Linz
January 1, 2026 - March 5, 2026
Bachelor of Arts — Photography at University of Tehran
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Artist Residency at Soon Art Studio
January 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026

Qualifications

IELTS 7.5
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
IELTS 7.5
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Other