Sébastien Coelho - Creative Director

Q: Where is Sébastien based?

Sébastien is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Sébastien speak?

Sébastien speaks the following languages: French (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sébastien have?

Sébastien has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Sébastien has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Sébastien may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sébastien's latest experience?

Sébastien's most recent position is Creative Director at Freelance .

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

In recent years, Sébastien has worked for Freelance , yfood Labs GmbH , and SMAL GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sébastien most experienced in?

Sébastien is most experienced in industries like Advertising , Media and Entertainment , and Education . Sébastien also has some experience in Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Sébastien most experienced in?

Sébastien is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Human Resources , and Project Management . Sébastien also has some experience in Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Sébastien worked in recently?

Sébastien has recently worked in industries like Advertising , Media and Entertainment , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Sébastien worked in recently?

Sébastien has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Human Resources , and Project Management .

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years

Munich, Germany

Creative Director

Freelance

Creative direction
Art direction & Creative strategy.

Aug 2023 - May 2024

10 months

Munich, Germany

Creative Lead

yfood Labs GmbH

Managed brand’s marketing presence on all channels; responsible for design, print, website, ads, campaigns and new product launches
Supervised 9 creatives (art directors, graphic designers, content creators and producers)
Provided creative direction and developed creative strategies and concepts for all marketing projects
Covered the role of interim Head of Creative Services during parental leave.

Oct 2019 - Feb 2023

3 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Creative Director

SMAL GmbH

Assembled and mentored a team of 13 visual specialists across Munich and Amsterdam (from art direction, production, CGI, motion design & photo/video) to produce campaigns, launches and marketing assets for our global client base
Responsible for articulating and producing the vision for diverse clients’ projects with design, content creation, UI/UX, strategy and project management across a variety of brands and digital touch-points
Effectively managed all creative deliverables and quality control for global clients, crafting unique strategies, marketing campaigns, internal marketing and brand development stories, experiences and solutions with design thinking
Recruited, mentored and developed staff, leading goal-setting, HR conversations and collaborative culture strengthening
Articulated art direction, content creation and marketing strategy into a streamlined approach.

Oct 2017 - Sep 2019

2 years

Munich, Germany

Senior Designer

SMAL GmbH

I enjoy mentoring multidisciplinary teams to launch innovative campaigns and education products
Worked in design fields from graphics, web & digital to video & animation, with a strong grasp of collaboration within the creative process.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Education, and Food and Beverage.

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Education

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Human Resources, Project Management, and Product Development.

Marketing

Human Resources

Project Management

Product Development

Summary

I am a creative director crafting unique strategies, marketing campaigns, internal marketing and brand development stories, experiences and solutions with design thinking and a dedicated and attentive offering.

I enjoy mentoring multidisciplinary teams to launch innovative campaigns and products - in design fields from graphics, web & digital to video & animation, with a strong grasp of collaboration within the creative process.

Skills

Storytelling
Storyboarding
Concepts & Creative Strategy
Art Direction & Quality Control
Design, Audio & Digital Creation
Leadership & Team Management
Client Relations & Project Management

Languages

French

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

Institut Supérieur de Design (ISD Rubika)

Master Degree, Management of Design · Management of Design · Valenciennes, France

Certifications & licenses

Driving License

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Advertising 7.5 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 3 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Creative Director, Creative Lead, Senior Designer

Main industries Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Education

Main business areas Marketing, Human Resources, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

June 2025

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Where is Sébastien based?

Sébastien is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Sébastien speak?

Sébastien speaks the following languages: French (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sébastien have?

Sébastien has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Sébastien has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Sébastien may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sébastien be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sébastien would be well-suited for roles such as: Creative Director, Creative Lead, Senior Designer.

What is Sébastien's latest experience?

Sébastien's most recent position is Creative Director at Freelance.

What companies has Sébastien worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sébastien has worked for Freelance, yfood Labs GmbH, and SMAL GmbH.

Which industries is Sébastien most experienced in?

Sébastien is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Media and Entertainment, and Education. Sébastien also has some experience in Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Sébastien most experienced in?

Sébastien is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Human Resources, and Project Management. Sébastien also has some experience in Product Development.

Which industries has Sébastien worked in recently?

Sébastien has recently worked in industries like Advertising, Media and Entertainment, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Sébastien worked in recently?

Sébastien has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Human Resources, and Project Management.

What is Sébastien's education?

Sébastien holds a Master in Management of Design from Institut Supérieur de Design (ISD Rubika).

Does Sébastien have any certificates?

Sébastien has 1 certificate: Driving License.

What is the availability of Sébastien?

Sébastien is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sébastien?

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