ABOUT
Hi! I’m Vanessa, a Berlin-based freelance senior brand strategist and founder of Studio Sabbatical, a personal branding retreat held in Portugal twice per year.
I’m not here to steal the spotlight or shout the loudest, but I’m often recognized for my consistency, sharp analysis and ability to think on my feet, all while keeping the team fuelled with valuable insights. I structure the bits and pieces of early founders or artists into a clear strategic plan that doesn’t only shape their brand but also improves their mind space.
Being part of a Europe-wide network of creatives, musicians, and athletes, I live and work across different countries, connecting industries and cultures. I’m all about blending purpose with emerging tech to create something impactful and lasting.
With 10+ years in the culture and luxury industry, including seven as a strategist, I’ve had a blast working with industry leading brands, labels and artists:
AWARDS
GERMAN BRAND AWARD 2023
for the strategic branding of the sustainable bank Tomorrow
with my former team at Kemmler Kemmler.
D&AD NEW BLOOD AWARDS 2016
Wood Pencil Award for 'Stubble - A Beauty Brand for Realists',
an answer to a brief by Design Bridge London.
Professional experience
Artist Brand & Insights Strategist / Senior Manager Digital Concepts,
3 years, Berlin / Global
Junior Strategist at Kemmler Kemmler,
2 years, Berlin
Creative Concept & Design,
6 months, Berlin
Art Director & Creative Producer,
1 year, Amsterdam