Vanessa Huss

Freelance Strategy Director, Branding Expert | Ex Universal Music Group

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

As a freelance strategist, I specialize in luxury, sports, fintech and music industries, leveraging a blend of data analytics and cultural expertise to deliver tailored solutions. With more than 9 years of experience in strategic roles, I seamlessly blend data-driven strategies with artistic vision. Let's collaborate to elevate your brand's narrative and strategic direction. https://studiosabbatical.com/

Experience

  • Strategy Director at STUDIO SABBATICAL
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Strategy Freelancer Strategic Planning, Data-driven Concepts, CX/UX, Market / Trend Research & Audience Insights for agencies, tech startups and brands worldwide. Personal Branding & Artist Branding (Studio Sabbatical) Guiding musicians, individuals and founders in repositioning strategies and transformational branding processes

  • Universal Music Group (5 yrs)
    • Freelance Senior Data Strategist & Creative Consultant for Labels
      Dec 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs

      Project based partnerships

    • Senior Manager Digital Concepts
      Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 · 7 mos

      Strategic brand management of 27 artist brands of 2 sub labels of the Universal Music Group: campaign planning & project management for the production of advertising assets and content, digital strategy consultation for artists and managers, strategic direction and art buying

    • Artist Brand & Insights Strategist
      Dec 2019 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Audience insights, genre studies & artist branding, moderation of visual branding workshops, consultancy for all artists, product managers & labels, strategic supervision for the visual execution of artist branding concepts

  • Junior Strategic Planner at KEMMLER KEMMLER
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs

    Data-driven strategy for digital campaigns and brand engineering, repositioning and trend studies; social media campaign performance analysis and strategy workshops for clients in the fields of fashion, design, sports, retail and sustainability

  • Freelance Creative at Freelance
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs

    Photography, Video Editing & Writing for Calvin Klein, Birkenstock, Formafantasma & various Editorial Brands

  • Junior Creative Concept & Design at NOWADAYS GmbH
    Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 · 6 mos

    Concept development for event architecture, corporate identities and campaigns, trend- & market-research, creation of pitch presentations for clients and graphic design (digital & print) for clients in the field of fashion and luxury