I am Vincent Venema, a freelance creative director with a multidisciplinary approach. I craft brands, shape visual languages, and design experiences that resonate with today's culture. My work blends a deep understanding of visual aesthetics, modern technology, and intentional design.

About

The projects I work on vary from creative direction, brand identity, creative strategy, concept development, digital products, motion design, 3D, art direction for film and photography, and spatial design. I realize ideas for global brands across design, sports, fashion, music and culture sectors. 

I lead multidisciplinary teams as a creative director or hands-on design director, with the team composition carefully curated to fit the needs of the project. My passion is capturing people's imagination in new ways by exploring projects that are visually exciting and I also enjoy blending digital, physical & virtual worlds that consider all the sensorial elements. 

After gaining extensive experience in lifestyle (MTV, Nickelodeon), fashion (G-Star Raw, adidas Originals), sports (adidas, Nike), creative technology (AKQA, Sid Lee). I began working independently with a focus on brand experience and creative craft. 

I've had the privilege of building brands from the ground up, crafting bold creative concepts, designing digital experiences, and shaping brand systems that stand the test of time. Along the way, I've launched global campaigns, delved into motion design, explored the world of audio branding, and brought event experiences to life.

From established names to startups, I work alongside brands, studios, and individuals no matter where they are in their journey. From my base in Amsterdam, I collaborate globally, working both remotely, and frequently joining teams on location around the world.

Area of expertise

  • Brand Identity
  • Brand Design Systems
  • Creative Direction
  • Concept Development
  • Creative Strategy
  • Design Direction
  • Digital Experience Design
  • Film and Photography Direction
  • Generative AI Creative
  • Interactive Storytelling
  • Motion and 3D Direction
  • Sonic Audio Branding
  • Spatial Design
  • Tone of Voice

Collabs

From fresh ideas to established names, I collaborate with brands, studios, and individuals. Here are a few.

Highlights

Year

Project

Role

July 2025 - Aug 2025

AFC Ajax

Freelance Creative Director

Feb 2025 - June 2025

Freelance Creative Director, Field.io

Feb 2023 - Sept 2023

Freelance Creative Director, Code D'Azur

Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

Freelance Creative Director

March 2020 - Sept 2020

Freelance Creative Director, Fabricant

Oct 2016 - Dec 2019

Freelance Creative Director

2012 - 2015

G-Star RAW

Senior Art Director

2010 - 2012

Digital Art Director, Sid Lee

2008 - 2010

Senior Designer, AKQA

2005 - 2008

MTV, TMF, Nickelodeon

Creative Designer, MTV Networks

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