Svenja Jöns

Creative Lead

Mannheim, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present
9 months
Mannheim, Germany

Creative Lead

Activate Media GmbH

Jan 2021 - Oct 2024
2 years 10 months
Hamburg, Germany

Creative Lead

Beyond One (formerly Forever Digital)

BEYOND.one GmbH is an owner-managed full-service digital agency based in the heart of Hamburg. With a team of digital natives from the disciplines of strategy, development, design, content creation, and marketing, we deliver a broad spectrum of integrated services that help companies and brands achieve greater success. In long-term partnerships, we develop web and mobile pages, customer experience platforms, content management systems, and custom web-based software solutions for clients across various industries.

I participated in the Leaders Academy for over a year, which helped me develop my skills and prepare for my role as team lead, in which I have been responsible for our team’s creative and strategic development for about two years.

I have demonstrated exceptional talent in leading and motivating my team. I know how to identify and nurture the individual strengths of my team members.

Successful leadership of the design team:

  • Team building and leadership: I successfully built and led a team, motivating and supporting each member to achieve outstanding results together.
  • Communication: With clear and open communication, both within the team and with external partners, I ensure seamless and efficient collaboration.
  • Development through the Leaders Academy: To further expand my leadership skills, I completed the Leaders Academy successfully and actively apply the learned methods in my team leadership.
  • Proactive problem-solving: I excel at prioritizing projects and efficiently handling tight deadlines, leading my team to consistently deliver top performance.
  • Fostering creativity: I place great emphasis on nurturing creativity within the team and integrating diverse perspectives to develop the best solutions.

My work focused not only on team leadership and creative concept development but also on campaigns/projects for key accounts such as Junge-Bäckerei, NDR, JJ.Darboven, Cosnova, Bessey, Komet Dental, BIG direkt gesund, Wondery Podcasts, Amazon, Alexa, Stage Entertainment, Konecranes, WEFORM Consulting, Knorr, Ben & Jerry’s, Unilever, Aon, Prime Video, Fissler, Lifebrands, Billy Boy, Ottifant, Deutsche Hochdruckliga x Techniker x Technical University of Munich, Signal Iduna, Jacobs University Bremen.

I have always stood out for my very high work motivation and an exceptionally strong sense of initiative, independence, and commitment. I possess extensive, detailed, and excellent expertise, which I always apply purposefully and highly profitably in practice and for the benefit of the agency. Thanks to my quick comprehension and logical as well as analytical thinking, I consistently develop effective solutions for problems and tasks. Even under the highest pressure and in situations with an extremely heavy workload, I always maintain an overview, act thoughtfully, and handle all tasks outstandingly. I perform all tasks completely independently, very carefully, and with well-thought-out planning. I always act calmly, deliberately, and goal-oriented, with high efficiency and precision. Trustworthiness and absolute reliability always characterize my working style. Even for the most challenging issues and changing requirements, I find very effective solutions, which I successfully implement in practice, achieving results that consistently exceed our expectations. In doing so, I always deliver both qualitatively and quantitatively outstanding performance, earning full recognition and meeting our expectations in every respect.

Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
2 years 5 months
Hamburg, Germany

Junior UX/UI Designer

Forever Digital (later Beyond One)

I have worked here for over five years, starting my career as a UX/UI designer. Soon, I realized how much I missed working on campaigns and social media content and how important teamwork is to me. These insights motivated me to further my education and take on more leadership responsibilities.

I have extensive experience creating user-centered designs for websites, apps, and other digital platforms. I master the entire design process from conception to execution, always focusing on end-user needs.

Key Qualifications UX/UI:

  • Prototyping and Wireframing: I have outstanding expertise with tools like Sketch, Figma, and Zeplin for creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that serve as the foundation for technical development.
  • User research and usability testing: I regularly conduct user research, analyze results, and derive improvements for intuitive and engaging interfaces.
  • Design: My designs are not only visually appealing but also clearly aligned with user requirements and target audience expectations.
  • Web and mobile standards: I possess comprehensive knowledge of current web and mobile standards, especially in the areas of responsive design and accessibility.
  • Collaboration with stakeholders: I work effectively with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Communication: With excellent verbal and written communication skills, I know how to present ideas clearly and integrate feedback successfully.

I have an outstanding ability to develop visual concepts that meet client requirements in both digital and print media.

Key Qualifications Graphic Design:

  • Branding and identity: I have successfully developed and maintained brand identities, including logos, color palettes, and typography, ensuring strong brand recognition.
  • Versatility across media: I create designs for a variety of media, including websites, social media campaigns, emails, brochures, and posters, tailoring my creative solutions to specific needs.
  • Creative design solutions: My ability to develop innovative design solutions that stand out and effectively communicate the brand message is a key strength.
  • Typography and layout: My excellent typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills enable me to create engaging and easily understandable designs that meet project requirements.
  • Teamwork: As a team player, I have successfully collaborated with other designers, developers, and marketing teams to deliver projects efficiently and creatively.
Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
1 year 7 months

Junior Art Director

We are Players

My first full-time job after a year as a barista took me directly into the world of social media marketing. Here, I managed social media channels and developed campaigns for various brands, including Futterhaus and CD Körperpflege.

Summary

From the initial idea to implementation, I guide the entire design process, placing great emphasis on well-thought-out, clear solutions that provide real added value. It is important to me to work with honesty, openness, and transparency. I believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute their strengths and grow. Good communication and strong collaboration are the keys to achieving great things together. To continuously improve my team leadership skills, I successfully completed the Leaders Academy and actively apply the methods I learned there in my collaboration with my team. Privately, I am also a team player—in my world, friends and family come first, and I support my team both onstage and behind the scenes.

Over the past five years, I have had the pleasure of working with exciting clients such as Amazon, Ben & Jerry’s, and Wondery, leading a variety of projects. I am particularly proud of my work for Junge-Bäckerei, where I supported the development and growth of an independent B2C e-commerce shop over more than five years.

I bring comprehensive technical skills, from Adobe Creative Suite to Zeplin and Sketch/Figma, as well as project management tools like Jira, Airtable, and Asana. These tools enable me to manage creative processes efficiently and ensure that the final result always meets the high standards I set for my work. I integrate current design trends deliberately and thoughtfully to preserve the brand’s essence while introducing fresh impulses.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

Akademie Mode und Design

Bachelor of Arts · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

360° Leadership

Leaders Academy GmbH