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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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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Ghent

  • Photography
    2006 - 2009: Part-time Arts Education (4 years), Sint‑Lucas Ghent

  • Graphic & Advertising Design
    2002 - 2006: Master, Sint‑Lucas Ghent

  • Initial Teacher Training
    2006 - 2008: Postgraduate Certificate in Teacher Education, KASK Ghent

  • “Femke’s vibrant yet elegant style fits our organisation perfectly. She truly listens, embraces feedback and delivers work that feels both thoughtful and impactful. Her experience within the non-profit sector makes her collaborations deeply aligned with social organisations and their values.”

  • “For our Valentine’s Day 2024 event, Femke created beautiful materials under strict deadlines. Her work strengthened our message around women’s heart health and exceeded our expectations.”

  • “Femke’s photography captured our studio atmosphere perfectly, with fresh perspectives and unique angles. Her work elevated both our website and social media. Highly recommended.”

  • “We’ve been working with Femke for years. She shaped our branding and continues to manage our website and mailings. Femke is passionate, creative and incredibly attentive. She listens carefully and always delivers strong, thoughtful results.”

  • “Femke developed an exceptional workshop on women’s heart health. Both the content and visual presentation of our ‘In Charge of Your Own Heart’ package received consistent praise from participants.”

  • “Femke’s keen eye and creative approach resulted in stunning professional photos for my website and Instagram. She made me feel completely at ease and delivered a diverse set of images I truly love.”

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).

Availability &  collaboration