Sebastian Toussaint

Art Director

Stockholm, Sweden
To me, design is not a means to make the world easier on the eye, but to convey a clear message. I am determined to make the world a more understandable place because i myself always strive to understand and learn more.

Work Experience

Übers Wasser (movie)

Props, Continuity, Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer

I was responsible for the selection and acquisition of props for the movie. Throughout the shooting (all of March 2014), i was in charge of setting the scene and the entire continuity. Furthermore i am managing all social media activities concerning the movie, including having successfully run a crowdfunding campaign, as well as providing all graphic design material needed.
March 2014 - Present Germany

Picturepark Studios

Intern Post Production

As a member of the post production unit, I was retouching fashion photos in a very fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines and highly organized and structured workflows were crucial elements of the daily business.
February 2011 - April 2011 Hamburg, Germany

Freelance

Freelancer

Clients include a Volkswagen car dealership and an energy-efficiency consultancy.
I create different marketing material such as flyers and websites.
August 2011 - August 2014 Mainz, Germany

W Communication Agency

Art Director

Art Director at a B2B agency. Doing everything from producing leave-behinds to overall brand strategies. Both print and digital projects.
September 2014 - Present Malmö, Sweden

Art Director

Working for clients such as Scania, Audi, Red Bull, Dina Försäkringar, KYB, Epiroc.
May 2017 - October 2018 Stockholm, Sweden

Education

Académie Royale Des Beaux-Arts De Bruxelles

January 2012 - July 2012 Brussels, Belgium

FH Mainz

Bachelor of Arts

Graduated with a grade of 1,5 (very good). The thesis' topic was the situation of fisheries in the European Union.
March 2010 - February 2014 Mainz, Germany

Languages

Geman (Native),
English (Fluent),
Swedish (Beginner),

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Brand Strategy, Branding, Communication Strategy, Digital Design, HTML, Illustrator, Indesign, Photo Retouch, Photoshop, Typography, UX Design, Web Design,

Exhibtions

- Eindrücke aus den Karpaten (2013, Humbold University, Berlin. Photography, Solo exhibition)
- Venedig. (2013, Pengland, Mainz. Photography, group exhibition, ca. 15 participants)
- Endzeit (2012, Pengland, Mainz. Poster, group exhibtion, ca. 40 participants)
- Wasser (2011, State Museum Mainz. Illustration, group exhibition, ca. 15 participants)