Stefan Vonderstein

Freelance Creative Director / Copywriter / Concept Developer

Stefan Vonderstein
Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Freelance Creative Director / Copywriter / Concept Developer

  • Develops major campaigns, rethinks brands, and writes copy for various media.
  • Steps in as managing director at short notice for one to two weeks.
  • Advises clients strategically and creatively and leads creative workshops.
  • Grew up in the late '70s and '80s with a strong counter stance against normality and the established; influenced by banned literature, atonal music, and challenging art.
  • Passionate about ideas, painting, and drawing; sees ideas as the driving force for innovation and personal growth.
  • Trained graphic designer working as a copywriter, concept developer, thinker, and campaign maker.
  • Works in both traditional (print, OOH, radio, TV) and digital.
  • Responsible for numerous TV and digital productions, including for: Braun, C&A, VW Generation Golf, Preis24, Mornin Glory, Matratzen Concord, VDZ, Hakle, Microsoft, Toshiba (digital), ERCO, heimwerker.de, Gion Cosmetics, various insurance companies, Sixt, Gillette Fusion, Lufthansa Cargo, Ortel Mobile, and others.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Maker

BBDO

  • Creative work as a copywriter and concept developer.
  • Developed campaign ideas, claims, and advertising materials for various clients.
  • Worked on traditional and digital initiatives.

Creative Concept Developer / Copywriter

Brainpool

  • Developed the idea for a TV case around the new series, initially with the working title "Famous".
  • Conceptualized a commercial for a fictional product, a schnapps, which aired on PRO7 before the series premiere.
  • Shaped the story: an ordinary person, played by Bjarne Mädel, unexpectedly becomes famous through a commercial.
  • Developed the product and series title "The Little Man" and built a real case to launch the series.

Creative Director / Copywriter / Concept Developer

Braun (P&G)

  • Contributed to the strategic realignment of the Braun brand, which previously appeared differently by product category and by country.
  • Commissioned by Procter & Gamble to develop a unified global brand identity.
  • Persuaded decision-makers Ralf Zilligen and Dickjan Poppema to invest a budget of 30,000 euros in developing a consistent campaign look.
  • Collaborated with photographers and image editors to create a consistent visual presence.
  • Developed the Braun campaign together with copywriter Fiona Grace.
  • Worked on over ten TV spots as well as other traditional and digital initiatives for Braun.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Maker

C&A

  • Developed numerous Europe-wide campaigns for C&A.
  • Contributed creatively to the "Cindy Crawford Collection" and the "170 Years of C&A" communication.
  • Created employee magazines, posters, ads, and materials for store openings.
  • Worked on the production of over 50 TV spots for C&A.
  • Developed and wrote radio spots that are particularly memorable for their silliness and lightness.
  • Supported traditional advertising (print, OOH) as well as TV and other channels.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Developer

DDB Needham

  • Copywriting and conceptual role in a large network agency.
  • Development of campaigns and headlines for national and international brands.
  • Collaboration on integrated communication solutions.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Developer

Hildmann, Simon, Rempen & Schmitz

  • Creative agency role focused on copywriting and campaign concepts.
  • Support in developing brand identity and advertising materials for various clients.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Developer

Jung von Matt

  • Short-term agency role at Jung von Matt.
  • Contributed to creative campaign ideas and copywriting for brand communication.

Brand Consultant / Creative Director

Matratzen Concord

  • Worked closely with management on a brand turnaround from a budget discounter to a quality discounter.
  • Developed a new brand identity including logo, colors, and design guidelines.
  • Conceptualized and implemented store interiors, including price tag design.
  • Developed radio, poster, and TV campaigns.
  • Supported the brand in a highly competitive and digitally transformed mattress market.
  • Created multiple campaigns and spots for Matratzen Concord across classic and digital channels.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Developer

Melches Vonderstein

  • Creative collaboration on campaign concepts and copy.
  • Developed communication ideas for various industries.

Brand Consultant / Copywriter / Concept Developer

Mornin Glory

  • Collaboration with a Berlin startup selling razor blades via subscription.
  • Close collaboration with founder Nico Stoetter on brand development.
  • Building the 'Morninglory' brand and positioning it in the market.
  • Developing a campaign that simply and surprisingly shows the benefits of the Morninglory concept.
  • Writing copy and creative concepts, including TV and digital ads.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Maker

Ogilvy & Mather

  • Working as a copywriter and concept developer in an international ad agency.
  • Developing campaigns and creative concepts for various brands.
  • Contributing to traditional and cross-media communication campaigns.

Creative Concept Developer / Copywriter

Preis24.de

  • Participated in a pitch for a TV spot for Preis24.de.
  • Developed and produced several spots instead of just one.
  • Creatively staged a 'pig' as an eye-catching ad motif.
  • Helped achieve high visibility in the digital smartphone market.
  • Worked on TV and other communication campaigns for the Preis24.de brand.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Maker

Rempen & Partner

  • Multiple roles at the Rempen & Partner agency.
  • Developing campaign ideas and copy for print, radio, and TV.
  • Close collaboration with creative partner Olaf Reys on projects and portfolio.
  • Contributing to brand management and creative main ideas for clients across various industries.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Maker

Steinle & Melches

  • Agency role focused on copy and concept.
  • Supporting the development of campaigns and brand identities.

Copywriter / Concept Developer – Stefan Kappers Campaign

VDZ

  • Conceptualizing a magazine campaign around the figure of Stefan Kappers as an experimental advertising project.
  • Organizing a shoot with emotional, reflective photos showing Stefan doing various things.
  • Writing unusual, thoughtful texts without any identifiable sender or client.
  • Generating an early viral wave with much speculation about the background and purpose of the campaign.
  • Aiming to investigate the phenomenon of Stefan Kappers, his notoriety, and image values.
  • Demonstrating the effectiveness of magazine advertising: at its peak, 36% of Germans knew Stefan Kappers.
  • Target audience were media agencies and media decision-makers.

Copywriter / Concept Developer – Generation Golf Campaign

Volkswagen

  • Developing the slogan 'Generation Golf' and driving the idea for the campaign.
  • Collaborating with Marc Flood and Otto de Fries, who created the films for the campaign.
  • Contributing creatively to revitalizing the 'Generation Golf' campaign.
  • Writing the headlines that later became famous in Florian Illies's book of the same name.

Copywriter / Concept Developer / Campaign Maker

Vonderstein Reys

  • Creative hub and partner environment where the portfolio was developed together with Olaf Reys.
  • Developing campaigns, copy, and concepts for various brands.
  • Working on traditional and digital advertising activities.

Founder / Digital Branding Consultant

Werbung Online Kaufen

  • Developing the idea of offering creative services online without extensive agency fuss.
  • Focusing on digital personal and brand development.
  • Helping individuals and brands to create a professional online presence.
  • Using the fact that everyone becomes a brand online as the starting point for consulting and creative services.

Languages

German
Advanced

Education

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