Rebecca Piras - Freelance Art Director

Q: Where is Rebecca based?

Rebecca is based in Cologne, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Rebecca speak?

Rebecca speaks the following languages: German (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Rebecca have?

Rebecca has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Rebecca has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Rebecca may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rebecca's latest experience?

Rebecca's most recent position is Art Director | UX/UI Designer at Freelance .

Q: What companies has Rebecca worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rebecca has worked for Freelance and Nexum AG .

Q: Which industries is Rebecca most experienced in?

Rebecca is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Rebecca most experienced in?

Rebecca is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Project Management , and Information Technology . Rebecca also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Strategy , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Rebecca worked in recently?

Rebecca has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Rebecca worked in recently?

Rebecca has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Marketing , and Project Management .

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Cologne, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2026 - Present

5 months

Cologne, Germany

Remote

Art Director | UX/UI Designer

Freelance

Concept, design, and implementation of digital brand and communication solutions for companies, practices, freelancers, and agencies.

Concept and design of corporate websites, shops, landing pages, app and interface concepts, as well as complex design systems – from strategy, information architecture, mobile-first approaches, and UX/UI design to Figma prototyping, content structure, SEO-relevant content, and image concepts, all the way to implementation (in WordPress) and maintenance.

Independent project management including client consulting, quote and budget coordination, quality assurance, and collaboration with development.

Focus areas: UX/UI design, art direction, web design, e-commerce, corporate websites, complex design systems, Figma, WordPress, marketing

Jan 2015 - Mar 2026

11 years 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Senior Art Director

Nexum AG

Creative lead for national and international digital and brand projects
Concept and design of UX/UI, corporate websites, and design systems
Strategic consulting for clients at management level
Leading cross-functional teams and quality assurance
Development and further development of digital brand and communication formats

Jan 2010 - Dec 2015

6 years

Cologne, Germany

Art Director

Nexum AG

Concept and design of cross-media campaigns
Implementation of corporate designs as well as digital and print media
Development of design systems and brand guidelines
Close collaboration with project management, editorial, and development

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Cologne, Germany

Designer

Nexum AG

Design of websites, templates, and advertising materials
Support with pitches, presentations, and project implementation

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Internship in Print Creative

Grey Worldwide

Support on print campaigns
Creation of layouts, final artwork, and presentation materials

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services and Advertising.

Professional Services

Advertising

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Product Development.

Marketing

Project Management

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Product Development

Summary

I am a graduate graphic and communication designer with more than 18 years of experience in the concept and design of visual communication – most recently as Senior Art Director at one of Germany's largest digital agencies in Cologne.

I develop clear, well thought-out solutions for digital and analog applications – from UX/UI and design systems to brand presence and campaigns.

My focus is on making complex content easy to understand and translating it into functional, aesthetic design.

Skills

Product Design & Ux/Ui

Ux/Ui Design For Complex Digital Products
Web Design
Design Systems & Component Libraries (Figma)
Scaling And Developing Design Systems
Mobile First Design
Responsive Design
Interaction Design
Figma Prototyping
Information Architecture
User Guidance & Ux Optimization
Accessibility / Wcag Compliance
Generative Ai For Design & Prototyping

Digital Products

Corporate Websites
Landing Pages
E-Commerce
App Design
Newsletters
Employer Branding
Editorial & Content Design
Brand Experience & Visual Storytelling

Strategy & Concept

Brand Development & Brand Strategy
Strategic Client Consulting
Digital Brand Management
Concept & Storytelling
Content Concepts
Seo-Oriented Page Structures
Content Structure & Seo Basics

Tools & Technologies

Figma
Adobe Creative Cloud
Sketch
Wordpress / Elementor
Jira
Confluence
Generative Ai For Design, Content & Prototyping (E.G. Chatgpt, Claude)

Collaboration & Working Style

User-Centered Design
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Agile Collaboration (Scrum)
Project Management
Quality Assurance

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2007

Rhein-Sieg-Akademie für Realistische Bildende Kunst und Design

Additional Diploma in Industrial Design · Industrial Design · Hennef (Sieg), Germany · 1.3

Oct 2002 - Jun 2007

Rhein-Sieg-Akademie für Realistische Bildende Kunst und Design

Diploma in Graphic and Communication Design · Graphic and Communication Design · Hennef (Sieg), Germany · 1.8

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Professional Services 14.5 y

Avg length 4 y 5 m

Longest experience 11 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Art Director | UX/UI Designer, Senior Art Director, Art Director

Main industries Professional Services, Advertising

Main business areas Marketing, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Created

August 2026

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Rebecca is based in Cologne, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Rebecca speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Rebecca has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Rebecca has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Rebecca may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Rebecca would be well-suited for roles such as: Art Director | UX/UI Designer, Senior Art Director, Art Director.

Rebecca's most recent position is Art Director | UX/UI Designer at Freelance.

In recent years, Rebecca has worked for Freelance and Nexum AG.

Rebecca is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Advertising.

Rebecca is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Information Technology. Rebecca also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Product Development.

Rebecca has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Rebecca has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Marketing, and Project Management.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor in Industrial Design from Rhein-Sieg-Akademie für Realistische Bildende Kunst und Design and a Bachelor in Graphic and Communication Design from Rhein-Sieg-Akademie für Realistische Bildende Kunst und Design.

Rebecca will be available part-time from September 2026.

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