Jean-François Adjabahoué
Creative Copywriter
Jean-François Adjabahoué
Creative Copywriter
Based in
Paris, France
Seniority
5 - 10 years experience
Age
35 years old
Nationality
France
Resume
About

I am a creative copywriter based in Paris. I have more than 6 years of international experience in creating precise and engaging content for several lifestyle publications (Highsnobiety, Glamcult, Tapage, Metropolitan Eurostar), e-commerce leaders (ASOS France, Camper, Farfetch) and communication age

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ncies (Peclers, Frankly Fluent, APR):

- education in letters-languages and digital communication
- solid command of English and French (my native language)
- sound knowledge of the creative industry and its approach to content
- familiar with in-house and remote work

Please find attached my CV, as well as an overview of my work below -

→ my portfolio: https://the-dots.com/users/jean-francois-adjabahoue-171449

→ my LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jf-adjabahoue-creative-copywriter/

I am available immediately, don’t hesitate to get in touch for an introductory phone call.

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Freelance French Copywriter
FARFETCH Mar. 2020 - Present
Paris, France

_Translate product descriptions from English into French
_Transcreate content for the French website and newsletters
_Work on copy for particular brands and categories
_Track and correct defects of product descriptions and other localized content

Freelance French Copywriter
CAMPER Sep. 2016 - Present
Paris, France

To transcreate (translate, validate and localise) European and Global marketing campaign messages from English into French :

_Supervise all French product description copy
_Review and edit all French content
_Adapt established the tone of creative copy to French translation
_Implement and monitor st

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ylistic standards in French (Style Guide creation and update)
_Work with the Content team to ensure French copy is accurate in visual productions and in-store signage
_Monitor, maintain and update the product catalogue to ensure content is correct and engaging
_Ensure weekly team targets are consistently met
_Initiate, plan and execute continuous improvement projects
_Act as gatekeeper to validate in-house and external French communication assets as needed

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Desktop publishing software training: Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator fundamentals
Marcorel Formation Feb. 2020 - Mar. 2020
Paris, France

Becoming familiar with the features and use of the ADOBE CC suite for graphic design and layout professionals. Understanding and knowing how to carry out a professional print layout by applying what you have learnt to concrete cases.

Lead FR Copywriter
ASOS Sep. 2017 - Sep. 2019
Paris, France

_Localize content for all ASOS.fr media channels across menswear and womenswear
_Provide SEO-oriented copywriting and editorial support for requests from Marketing, strategy, and communications
_Create, localize and manage content via CMS (Sitecore)
_Assist in creating local bespoke contents at key r

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etail and consumer calendar moments that are unique, compelling to the core audience
_Provide insights and sourcing talents for ASOS Magazine, a quarterly fashion and entertainment print publication
_Ensure content accuracy on French ASOS channels, sense and spell-check content and links
_Work with French Editors to continually develop the style guide so it is an absolute true reflection of the UK style appropriated for country
_Contribute to the business improvement of the French market by providing insights and/or editorial point of view when necessary

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Freelance Creative Copywriter
COEVAL Apr. 2018 - Dec. 2018
Paris, France

_Ability to pitch creative, fresh story angles and headlines on a weekly basis
_Ability to work with minimal supervision
_Speed in producing exciting and innovative articles
_Press coordination and iconographic research

Freelance Creative Copywriter
This Orient Apr. 2017 - Apr. 2018
Paris, France

_Ability to pitch creative, fresh story angles and headlines on a weekly basis
_Ability to work with minimal supervision
_Speed in producing exciting and innovative articles
_Press coordination and iconographic research

Freelance Creative Copywriter
SLEEK Magazine Sep. 2016 - Feb. 2018
Paris, France

Pitch and write content related to design, fashion and new trends
_Develop engaging, global and precise content - fashion, photography, music

Junior Copywriter
Showroomprivé Sep. 2016 - Sep. 2017
Paris, France

_Be an integral creator of copy and content for all written communications – e.g. product copywriting, fashion story writing and editorial writing
_Capture and share the brand’s voice and vision
_Collaborate and communicate closely with the creative team and buying teams
_Work in collaboration with t

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he creative team, support Showroomprivé with bespoke copywriting assignments
_Preparation and organisation of weekly editorial/brand content meetings

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Master's degree in digital communication
Ecole du Multimédia Sep. 2015 - Sep. 2017
Paris, France

Digital Project Manager, co-op intense courses
(1 week in class, 3 weeks with the employer)

Licence LLCE anglais
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 Sep. 2007 - Sep. 2010
Paris, France

This course is aimed at students who are interested in the translation (English-French and French-English), its techniques, its challenges, difficulties, and even its partial or absolute impossibilities. Its objective is to prepare the students to become professionals and to enable them to face a var

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iety of texts (from literary journalism to specialized texts, movies or even comics).

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Industry sectors

Lifestyle

Digital

Fashion

Media

Music

Entertainment

Skills

Copywriting

Content Strategy

Translation

Project Management

Marketing content

proofreading

Digital Marketing

Social Networks

Editorial strategy

SEO

Software skills

Adobe CC Suite

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel...)

Wordpress

google analytics

Languages

French

Native language

English

Bilingual

Types of contracts
Freelance / Missions
Full Time
Personal details

Potentially open to relocate

Professional references

Bertrand Taillé - ASOS France

Nadine Hollain - CAMPER

Donald Gjoka - COEVAL

Hannah Jenkins - FARFETCH