CURRICULUM VITAE
Hi, I’m Femke
Creative collaborator & visual storyteller
Based in Ghent, Belgium - working remote & freelance.
I work with creatives, entrepreneurs and organisations who want their communication to feel human, intentional and clear — not loud, rushed or over-engineered.
I help ideas take shape by bringing structure to messy thoughts, strong visuals to meaningful stories, and enthusiasm without burnout.
Also: future dogmom, yoga-to-unplug human, thrift-lover, sun chaser & collector of small, meaningful moments.
Breaking rules, not brains
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Breaking rules, not brains ·
What I do
Brand & story · visual storytelling · creative collaboration
Always with a strong social and human layer underneath.
How I work
Collaborative, thoughtful and people-first.
Ambitious work, without cortisol culture.
Professional experience
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2008 - now (part-time / full-time depending on life season)
For over 15 years, I’ve worked as a freelance creative across branding, visual storytelling, content and communication — often as a long-term creative partner rather than a one-off supplier.
I typically work with:
creative entrepreneurs & small businesses
cultural, social & non-profit organisations
purpose-driven, human-scale teams
My role often includes:
shaping stories, visuals and creative direction
campaign concepts & execution
photography, content & copy
ongoing communication support
She doesn’t just design, she thinks with you.
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May 2024 - now · 3,5 days/weekvzw JONG strengthens the voice and opportunities of children and young people in Ghent.
I’m responsible for all internal and external communication, including:
communication strategy & coordination
visual identity & website rollout
content creation (photo, video, copy)
branding consistency & templates
press communication & partner alignment
internal training & support
I currently combine this role with freelance work and am available for additional collaborations, with the intention to grow towards fully remote, freelance work in the future.
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2020 — 2024
Alongside my creative practice, I worked closely with children, young people and communities in socially vulnerable contexts.
This included:
educational programme & workshop development (content + visual)
campaign work (visual + copy)
community building & outreach
working within youth care, residential settings and non‑profit organisations
This background deeply shapes how I work today: empathetic, context-aware and people-first.
Education
Social Care Work
2020 - 2023: Associate Degree (AD), Arteveldehogeschool GhentPhotography
2006 - 2009: Part-time Arts Education (4 years), Sint‑Lucas GhentGraphic & Advertising Design
2002 - 2006: Master, Sint‑Lucas GhentInitial Teacher Training
2006 - 2008: Postgraduate Certificate in Teacher Education, KASK Ghent
Currently available for freelance and remote collaborations, alongside my role at vzw JONG.
Long-term collaborations and evolving roles are especially welcome.
📍 Based in Ghent, Belgium (for now), working remotely, traveling intentionally (and curiously).