I do my best work in environments where independent thinking and collaboration naturally reinforce one another. I am drawn to company cultures where creativity is valued for its ability to strengthen both results and working relationships, fostering meaningful ideation and outcomes. Investing my time, effort, and attention in long-term collaborations allows for a depth of understanding and trust that I deeply value. I appreciate clear, responsive communication and engaged, thoughtful feedback that supports fluid and evolving workflows. I am particularly motivated by work that connects to broader missions such as education, art, sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community. What I contribute is to deliver clear and compelling graphic narratives and creative content without compromising aesthetics. My approach is adaptable, moving between contemporary, clean restraint and more expressive, colorful, and personal directions depending on the needs of the work, while consistently striving toward a coherent visual and narrative form. Working across both visual and language-based projects, I enjoy shaping meaning through design, text, and structure. I approach projects as systems of communication—translating ideas across formats and solving visual and editorial challenges with curiosity and care. This process brings both joy and ongoing development to my practice.

Andree Baillargeon

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I do my best work in environments where independent thinking and collaboration naturally reinforce one another. I am drawn to company cultures where creativity is valued for its ability to strengthen both results and working relationships, fostering meaningful ideation and outcomes. Investing my time, effort, and attention in long-term collaborations allows for a depth of understanding and trust that I deeply value. I appreciate clear, responsive communication and engaged, thoughtful feedback that supports fluid and evolving workflows. I am particularly motivated by work that connects to broader missions such as education, art, sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community. What I contribute is to deliver clear and compelling graphic narratives and creative content without compromising aesthetics. My approach is adaptable, moving between contemporary, clean restraint and more expressive, colorful, and personal directions depending on the needs of the work, while consistently striving toward a coherent visual and narrative form. Working across both visual and language-based projects, I enjoy shaping meaning through design, text, and structure. I approach projects as systems of communication—translating ideas across formats and solving visual and editorial challenges with curiosity and care. This process brings both joy and ongoing development to my practice.

Available to hire

I do my best work in environments where independent thinking and collaboration naturally reinforce one another. I am drawn to company cultures where creativity is valued for its ability to strengthen both results and working relationships, fostering meaningful ideation and outcomes. Investing my time, effort, and attention in long-term collaborations allows for a depth of understanding and trust that I deeply value. I appreciate clear, responsive communication and engaged, thoughtful feedback that supports fluid and evolving workflows. I am particularly motivated by work that connects to broader missions such as education, art, sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community.

What I contribute is to deliver clear and compelling graphic narratives and creative content without compromising aesthetics. My approach is adaptable, moving between contemporary, clean restraint and more expressive, colorful, and personal directions depending on the needs of the work, while consistently striving toward a coherent visual and narrative form. Working across both visual and language-based projects, I enjoy shaping meaning through design, text, and structure. I approach projects as systems of communication—translating ideas across formats and solving visual and editorial challenges with curiosity and care. This process brings both joy and ongoing development to my practice.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director (Self-Employed) at LaBaillarge
January 1, 2011 - Present
Translate client vision into cohesive visual content (print and digital). Build visual direction through deep listening and intuitive understanding of client needs and mission. Clear, honest communication informed by coaching background.
Senior Graphic Designer at Iron String Press
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2018
Lead creative direction and visual concepts through close, cross-functional collaboration. Transformed complex content into clear visual narratives that enhanced brand voice and identity. Ensured precision through rigorous copy editing and detail-driven review.
Volunteer Reader at The Alexander Review (Literary Journal)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Assess creative nonfiction submissions for originality, craft and clarity, impact and issue alignment. Collaborate with editorial team in the selection process.
Translator & Language-Based Visual Support at Publishing, localization & multilingual design files
January 1, 2022 - Present
Translate content across languages for books, presentations, and educational materials. Cross-language QA within graphic files (InDesign, Corel, PowerPoint).
Teaching & Tutoring at Varsity Tutors Online
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Delivered language tutoring to culturally diverse groups and individuals. Developed image- and story-based learning materials to enhance learner engagement.
Copy Editor at Spiral Praxis
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Copy editing and transcription.
Creative Director (Self-Employed) at LaBaillarge, NY
January 1, 2011 - Present
Translate client vision into cohesive visual content (print and digital). Build visual direction through deep listening and intuitive understanding of client needs and mission. Clear, honest communication informed by coaching background.
Senior Graphic Designer at Iron String Press, New York
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2018
Lead creative direction and visual concepts through close, cross-functional collaboration. Transformed complex content into clear visual narratives that enhanced brand voice and identity. Ensured precision through rigorous copy editing and detail-driven review.
Creative Director at LaBaillarge
January 1, 2011 - Present
Translate client vision into cohesive visual content (print and digital); Build visual direction through deep listening and intuitive understanding of client needs and mission; Clear, honest communication informed by coaching background.
Teaching & Tutoring at Varsity Tutors
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Delivered language tutoring to culturally diverse groups and individuals; Developed image- and story-based learning materials to enhance learner engagement.
Translator & Language-Based Visual Support at Publishing (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Translate content across languages for books, presentations, and educational materials; perform cross-language QA within graphic files (InDesign, Corel, PowerPoint); selected clients include Alcoholics Anonymous (US); Codex Global (UK); SSFBA (CA); Hoaki Books (ES); OMNI (UK).

Education

MA Theater at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
BSc Environmental Biology at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Expressive Arts at Tamalpa Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Expressive Arts at Tamalpa Institute, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
MA Theater at UQAM, PQ
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
BSc Environmental Biology at McGill, PQ
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Expressive Arts at Tamalpa Institute, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
MA Theater at UQAM, PQ
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
BSc Environmental Biology at McGill, PQ
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Expressive Arts at Tamalpa Institute, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
MA Theater at UQAM, PQ
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
BSc Environmental Biology at McGill, PQ
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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