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Michelle van Eyssen

Digital Design | Post Production | Communication
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About

A professional creative specializing in visual storytelling, digital design, and content production. As a freelancer, I offer expertise in e-commerce & UX/UI design, editorial content, email marketing, creative campaign production, post-production, project management, paid advertising, and event branding. With a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite, I craft impactful visuals and strategic content that elevate brand aesthetics. Originally from South Africa and now based in Paris, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work, blending creativity with strategic planning to deliver innovative solutions across various platforms. I am native English and Afrikaans, with proficiency in Dutch and French (currently A2 with ongoing tutoring). My adaptive project methodologies and time management skills ensure that whether I'm managing projects or liaising with clients, every creative endeavor is executed efficiently and effectively.

Previous Brands
THE REFRESHMENT CLUB
Edward Mills Art
BALENCIAGA
BVA Mystery Shopping
Dawei Studio
KlûK CGDT
Cape Cobra Leathercraft
KLûK CGDT
Big Head Creatives
Olyvenbosch Olive Farm
FEDISA Fashion School - Cape Town and Sandton, Johannesburg
Yellow Lenz
Woolworths
Heimstone
Work Experience
Digital Design, Post-production & Comm
Dec ‘24 - Now
Heimstone

- E-Commerce & Digital Design (Homepage & UX/UI Optimization) - Editorial & Blog Content (Article Design & Layout) - Email Marketing & CRM (Newsletter Design & Execution) - Creative & Content Production (Campaign Strategy & Concept Development) - Post-Production & Asset Finalization (Image & Video Editing) - Project Management & Communication (Workflow Coordination & Client Collaboration) - Paid Advertising (Google & Meta Ads) (Ad Asset Creation & Optimization) - Event & Brand Invitations (Design & Copy Development)

Creative Assistant
Jun ‘24 - Now
THE REFRESHMENT CLUB

- Art direction & creative development of visual/graphic elements for campaigns and collaborations. - Responsible for the art direction and writing of articles on the online magazine APERO. - Image editing and iconographic research. - Multi-project management. - Retouching of product images for E-shop. - Creative and communication design on Cargo and Klaviyo . - E-commerce merchandising. - Organisation, renaming, and provision of images on servers. - Assisting with the creative production and styling of shootings (Lifestyle & Studio) - Updating website campaigns and formats on E-Commerce site. - Public Relations & Communication. - Project pitches to Clients. - Administrative organisation.

Communication & Graphic Assistant
Apr ‘24 - Oct ‘24
Edward Mills Art

- Preparing and distributing content - Client liaison's - Website design and development - Image development and retouching - Advertising campaigns - Social media management

Archive Assistant
Jan ‘24 - Apr ‘24
Balenciaga SA

- Assisting the Archives team with the proper conservation and archival methods of collections. - Assisting with Photoshoots in the Archives with historical and contemporary collections. - Morphological conservation of garments and shoes (notably ‘Envelope’ dress, 1967) - Mannequinage modelling for Photoshoots (notably Le Chou Noir, 1967) - Functional organization and adaptation of contemporary collections - Packaging couture collections for exhibitions and studio. - Restoration in the 51st couture collection. - Research on artifacts in connection to my MA Thesis

Mystery Shopper at CHANEL boutiques
Jun ‘23 - Dec ‘24
BVA Mystery Shopping

- Measuring the quality of service delivered by Luxury Fashion boutiques. - Applying skills of observation, objectivity and being rigours. - Files reports post visit. - Understanding the relationship from advisors to clients.

Archive Studio Assistant
Mar ‘23 - Aug ‘23
BALENCIAGA

- Creation of prototypes of hangers (bodies) for several types of shoulders and intricate dresses from the collections in the archive. - Assisting in the application of mannequinage for an exhibition and packing couture pieces from the latest collection. - Analysing and studying garments in the archive. - Developing volume construction techniques.

Fashion Dresser PFW
Sep ‘22 - Sep ‘22
Dawei Studio

-Responsible for assisting models with garment changes backstage. -Ensured that the designer's original specification of the looks were maintained.

Fashion Advisor
Jul ‘22 - Aug ‘22
KlûK CGDT

- Responsible for client sales, fittings, administrative tasks and visual merchandise in store. - Occasionally assisted in the design studio with hand and machine sewing, pattern development, garment construction and fittings.

Store Sales Manager & Fashion Advisor
Jun ‘22 - Jul ‘22
Cape Cobra Leathercraft

- Responsible for client sales, fashion advising and visual merchandise of the store. - Completed invoices, marketing and administrative tasks

Fashion Show Assistant
May ‘22 - May ‘22
KLûK CGDT

- Assisted KLûK CGDT for the hosting and launch of their #73 The After Party Collection in the form of a fashion shoot.

Fashion Design Assistant
Apr ‘22 - Apr ‘22
KLûK CGDT

- Assisted in the design studio with hand and machine sewing, pattern development, garment construction and fittings.

Caricature Artist
May ‘20 - Jun ‘22
Big Head Creatives

- Personalised caricatures illustrated with copic markers, colour pencils and fine liner on a 20x30cm canvas. -Digital portrait line drawings on Adobe suite.

Graphic Designer
Jan ‘20 - Aug ‘22
Olyvenbosch Olive Farm

-Responsible for the re-design of Olyvenbosch Olive farms product range labels.

Fashion Dresser
Nov ‘19 - Nov ‘19
FEDISA Fashion School - Cape Town and Sandton, Johannesburg

- Responsible for assisting models with garment changes backstage. - Ensured that the designer's original specification of the looks were maintained.

Fashion Stylist
Jan ‘19 - Dec ‘19
Yellow Lenz

- Styled a Fashion Shoot for Marshmallow Pop cream liqueur and Vale Gin with Yellow Lenz Photography.

Fashion Designer and Buyer
Jun ‘18 - Jun ‘18
Woolworths

- Job Shadowing experience as a fashion buyer and fashion Designer at Woolworths head office.

Languages
Afrikaans - Native
Dutch - Work Proficiency
English - Native
French - Basic
Education & Training
Parsons Paris – The New School
‘22 - ‘24
Master of Arts - MA
FEDISA Fashion School
‘22 - ‘22
Bachelor of Honours
FEDISA Fashion School
‘19 - ‘21
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Paarl Girls' High School
‘14 - ‘18
National Senior Certificate
Paris, France