Katja Haecker

Katja Haecker

Creative Director at Freelance
New York, United States

About me

“With 20 years experience working for blue chip ad agencies and brands, Katja is a true creative hybrid. Highly strategic, conceptual and media-neutral - with 360° creative/art direction, trans-media storytelling, scriptwriting and film direction skills.
All expertly utilized to increase product sales and grow brand portfolios.
Renowned within the global prestige industry for her stylish beauty, jewelry and automotive content, Katja adds beauty and passion to every brief. And as a creative nomad is equally at home on all continents.
And with a passion for moving images, Katja also works successfully as a film director within the prestige and life-style categories since 2015." Rachel Carroll, London

Languages
  • German - Native
  • English - Pro
  • French - Basic
  • Spanish - Basic

Positions

Film Director
Various Prestige Brands
United States
September 2015 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Film direction with focus on prestige and jewelry brands; scriptwriting; production; managing budgets and crews; deadline responsibility for production and final assets.
Brands/Clients such as: Rio Tinto Diamonds, Jewelmark/Zales Disney Enchanted Fine Jewelry, Todd Reed Jewelry, Henri Daussi Jewelry; 'Endless Me' - Fashion Film.
Freelance/Consultant Creative Director
Worldwide Locations
United States
June 2008 - Present (16 years 9 months)
Creative trans-media concepts, strategies and executions with focus on prestige, life-style, beauty and automotive.
Achievements: Contributing to the growth of various prestige brands such as Rio Tinto, Henri Daussi, Disney/Jewelmark; Re-launch of Right Guard deodorant – ‘Start your day right with Right Guard’; global launch of Volvo Plug-In Diesel Hybrid; new business win for Douglas Beauty chain to name a few.
Managing and mentoring teams and budgets during long-term assignments; negotiating with all kinds of stakeholders.

Other professional activities

PHNX 2022

Awards Jury Member

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