Svenja Jöns

Creative Lead

Mannheim, Germany
Experience
Nov 2024 - Present
9 months
Mannheim, Germany

Creative Lead

Activate Media GmbH

Jan 2022 - Oct 2024
2 years 10 months
Hamburg, Germany

Creative Lead

Beyond One (ehem. 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 in strategy, development, design, content creation and marketing, we deliver a wide range of integrated services and help companies and brands succeed. In long-term partnerships, we build websites and mobile apps, customer experience platforms, content management systems and custom web-based software solutions for clients across industries.

I took part in the Leaders Academy for over a year, which helped me develop my skills and prepare for my role as team lead. For about two years now, I’ve been responsible for the creative and strategic development of our team.

I’ve demonstrated exceptional talent in leading and motivating my team. I know how to recognize and nurture each member’s individual strengths.

Successful leadership of the design team:

  • Team building and management: I built and led a team with great success, motivating and supporting each member to achieve outstanding results together.
  • Communication: My clear and open communication, both within the team and with external partners, ensures smooth and efficient collaboration.
  • Continued growth through the Leaders Academy: To expand my leadership skills, I completed the Leaders Academy, and I actively apply the methods I learned in my team leadership.
  • Proactive problem solving: I excel at prioritizing projects and meeting tight deadlines, leading my team to consistent peak performance.
  • Fostering creativity: I place high importance on encouraging creativity in the team and incorporating different perspectives to always find the best solutions.

Alongside team leadership and creative direction, I focused on campaigns and 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, German Hypertension League x Techniker x Technical University of Munich, Signal Iduna and Jacobs University Bremen.

I consistently showed high motivation and a strong sense of initiative, independence and commitment. My deep and detailed expertise was always applied effectively for the agency’s benefit. Thanks to my quick grasp and logical, analytical thinking, I developed effective solutions for any challenge. Even under extreme pressure and workloads, I stayed organized, acted thoughtfully and delivered outstanding results. I handled tasks independently, with care and a well-planned approach, always calm, deliberate, goal-oriented, efficient and precise. Trustworthiness and absolute reliability define my work style. Even with the toughest challenges and changing requirements, I found highly effective solutions, implemented them successfully and delivered results that far exceeded expectations in both quality and quantity. My performance always earned our full recognition and met the highest standards.

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

Junior UX/UI Designer

Forever Digital (später Beyond One)

I’ve worked here for over five years, starting my career as a UX/UI designer. Soon I realized I missed working on campaigns and social media content, and how much I value teamwork. These insights motivated me to learn more and take on leadership roles.

I have extensive experience creating user-centered designs for websites, apps and other digital platforms. I manage the entire design process from concept to delivery, always keeping the end user’s needs at the center.

Key Qualifications UX/UI:

  • Prototyping and Wireframing: I’m highly skilled with tools like Sketch, Figma and Zeplin to create wireframes, mockups and prototypes that serve as the foundation for development.
  • User Research and Usability Testing: I regularly conduct user research, analyze results and implement improvements for intuitive and engaging interfaces.
  • Design: My designs are visually appealing and clearly meet user needs and target audience expectations.
  • Web and Mobile Standards: I have deep knowledge of current web and mobile standards, especially responsive design and accessibility.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: I work effectively with developers, project managers and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Communication: With excellent verbal and written skills, I present ideas clearly and integrate feedback successfully.

I have a strong talent for developing visual concepts that meet client requirements in both digital and print media.

Key Qualifications Graphic Design:

  • Branding and Identity: I’ve successfully built and maintained brand identities, including logos, color palettes and typography, ensuring strong brand recognition.
  • Media Versatility: I design for a variety of media, like websites, social media campaigns, emails, brochures and posters, always adapting to specific needs.
  • Creative Solutions: My ability to craft innovative design solutions that stand out and effectively communicate the brand message sets me apart.
  • Typography and Layout: My excellent skills in typography, layout and visual storytelling enable me to create engaging and clear designs that meet project goals.
  • Teamwork: As a team player, I’ve 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 straight into the world of social media marketing. There I managed social media channels and developed campaigns for various brands, including Futterhaus and CD Körperpflege.

Summary

From the very first idea to implementation, I guide the entire design process and focus on thoughtful, clear solutions that deliver real value. It’s important to me to work with honesty, openness and transparency. I believe every team member should have the chance to use their strengths and grow. Good communication and strong collaboration are the keys to achieving great things together. To keep improving my team lead skills, I successfully completed the Leaders Academy and actively apply the methods I learned there when working with my team. In my personal life I’m also a team player—friends and family come first for me, and I support my team the same way, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Over the past five years I’ve had the pleasure of working with exciting clients like Amazon, Ben & Jerry’s and Wondery, leading a variety of projects. I’m especially proud of my work for Junge-Bäckerei, where I supported the launch and ongoing development of a standalone B2C e-commerce shop for more than five years.

I bring extensive technical skills, from the Adobe Creative Suite to Zeplin and Sketch/Figma to project management tools like Jira, Air Table and Asana. These tools help me manage creative processes efficiently and ensure the final result always meets the high standards I set. I thoughtfully integrate current design trends to preserve the brand’s essence while introducing fresh ideas.

Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

Academy of Fashion and Design

Bachelor of Arts · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

360° Leadership

Leaders Academy GmbH

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