Sébastien Ducos

Sébastien Ducos has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Sébastien is currently employed as the Head of Design at Ladenzeile since October 2020. Previously, from 2017 to 2020, Sébastien worked as a Freelance Product Designer at Repertoire by DS.

Prior to that, they served as the Head of Design at Carmudi.com from 2015 to 2017. In this role, they led the Design Team, developed design workflows and processes, and contributed to the creation of multiple B2B and B2C products. Sébastien also designed user interfaces, mapped interactions, and refined user experiences for the Carmudi ecosystem.

From 2013 to 2015, Sébastien worked as the Design Team Lead - Web Design & Conversion Rate Optimization at Digital Performance GmbH. Here, they led and mentored a team of designers, built workflows and processes, and focused on optimizing conversion rates on landing pages.

Sébastien also has a history with Repertoire by DS, where they worked from 2009 to 2015. During their time there, they held various roles such as UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer, and Web Designer. Sébastien also worked on projects for Von Engelswacht and Bureau de Mode, fashion and event companies based in Paris.

Additionally, Sébastien has experience in teaching and mentoring roles. Sébastien worked as a Teacher and Project Manager at CFA-COM / Professional School for Design and Multimedia Project Management from 2008 to 2009. Sébastien also worked as a Teacher at M.I.P / MANAGEMENT INSTITUT OF PARIS in 2009.

Earlier in their career, Sébastien worked as a Freelance Designer at Spill.net, where they worked on various projects for prestigious brands like Issey Miyake, Missoni, and S.T. Dupont. Sébastien also had a brief stint as a Journalist at Technikart, writing about the contemporary art and design scene.

Starting in 2001, Sébastien worked at Synesthesie.com as a UI/UX Designer, Creative Coder, Graphic Designer, and Webmaster. Sébastien redesigned the website annually to fit the exhibition theme and developed innovative interfaces to present various art forms.

Overall, Sébastien Ducos has an extensive background in design, leadership, and teaching roles, showcasing their versatility and expertise in the field.

Sébastien Ducos pursued their education in a chronological manner, beginning in the year 2000. Sébastien attended Université Paris 8, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design, completing their studies in 2003. Sébastien then continued their education at the same university and earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Digital Arts, which they successfully completed in 2005. Additionally, in the year 2001 to 2002, Sébastien briefly studied Japanese Language and Literature at the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco).