Frédéric Savioz

Senior Art Director

Stockholm, Sweden
Experienced and capable interactive designer, art director, strategist and creative thinker who delivers exciting and thought provoking work for world-class clients. Easy to work with and passionate about developing fresh ideas, compelling content, and genuinely original multi-channel communications.

Work Experience

Young & Rubicam

Senior Art Director

Led and directed teams of designers and developers on integrated web sites and advertising campaigns for clients including Alfa Romeo, Adobe, Caterpillar, Chupa Chups, Nestlé Purina, HSBC, Winston. Contributed significantly to many pitches including Erste Bank, UEFA Champions League, Kinder, UNAids.
February 2007 - Geneva, Switzerland

Young & Rubicam

Art Director

Creative lead on advertising campaigns and web site creation for clients in banking, airlines, watch making and numerous B2B business. Providing additional creative support as Art Director.
March 2006 - March 2007 Geneva, Switzerland

Rouvinez&Parnters

Designer

Worked on advertising campaigns and web site for clients including PAM retail stores, Euromaster and several mid size business.
March 2004 - March 2006 Switzerland

Zenhausern

Designer

Developed the entire communication for this bakery chain. Brochures, point of sale and web application were only a few of the wide range of deliverables.
March 2003 - March 2004 Switzerland

Education

ERACOM

Graphic design and Art direction

Graphic designer for small to medium regional business. Developing strong typography, design and print production knowledge.
September 1999 - July 2003 Switzerland

Languages

French (Native),
English (Advanced),
Spanish (Beginner),
German (Beginner),

Awards

Gold - Terre des Hommes 360 Campaign

2015

Young Glory

Finalist - Ebola Project

2014

GRAND PRIX ROMAND

Gold - Nestlé Purina

2014

Effie Awards - Effie Worldwide

Bronze - Integrated

2013

Grand Prix

Gold - Print ad - Nestlé Purina

2015

EACA

Gold, Dilemma UNHCR

2013

GRAND PRIX ROMAND

Press Gold- UNHCR 12

2013

GRAND PRIX ROMAND

Gold integrated - UNHCR 11

2013

ACT Responsible

Featured at Cannes Advertising Festival

2013

Eurobest European Advertising Festival

Represented Switzerland at the Eurobest Young Creatives Competition

2012

EACA

Gold, 1 is too many campaign

2012

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising, Art Direction, Cinema4D, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, InDesign, Strategy, Ux,

Expertise

Over 10 years experience

Excellent knowledge of print production processes and their technical requirements.

Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence

Well-developed communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for client and team

Excellent graphic software skills with proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Knowledge of Cinema4d, Flash, After Effects.

Passionate for design and creative problem solving

Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web

Understanding of motion design and the strengths and limitations of Flash, Ajax, Flex, and other emerging platforms