I’m Ailsa (ale-sir) 👋 — a freelance talent manager, creative career mentor/coach, ex-designer, and all-around creative based in Manchester + often in London.MY BACKGROUND🫶 Prev Creative: I get it—I’ve been there. As an art director and designer at top agencies in London, Amsterdam, and Manchester, I’ve lived the process, the craft, and the hustle. I know how much your creative fingerprint matters. I’ve worked with brands like Rimowa, Adidas, H&M, Khruangbin, Soho House, and Tony’s Chocolonely—helping bring bold ideas to life with style and impact.🌎 Results Focused: I’ve helped creatives at all levels secure incredible jobs at brands like Apple & Dazed. Guiding them through refining their CV to portfolio, to interview techniques. Today, I work side by side with Content Creators to grow & scale their profiles with incredible brands. 🌶️ Brand/Creative strategy: I bridge creative and brand strategy, helping global brands and content creators align their vision. From personal branding to corporate partnerships, I guide you in making it all connect.OUTSIDE OF WORK🥾 Hiking up mountains🧘🏼‍♀️Yoga🐾 Trail running with my pooch🌎 Exploring the world💘 Meditation