I am a graduate in graphic design, communications and illustration from Laval University in Québec. I have spent my career in advertising, collaborating with major agencies and networks such as Young & Rubicam, Vickers & Benson, Cossette and Bos, where I served as art director, illustrator and creative director. Since 2012 I have freelanced and consulted for direct clients as an illustrator, art director, strategy consultant and advertising creative. I also served as City Councillor for St-Colomban from 2013 to 2017, overseeing communications, civil security, urbanism and leisure committees. In my spare time I paint, sculpt and ride horses.…

Steve R. Gagnon

I am a graduate in graphic design, communications and illustration from Laval University in Québec. I have spent my career in advertising, collaborating with major agencies and networks such as Young & Rubicam, Vickers & Benson, Cossette and Bos, where I served as art director, illustrator and creative director. Since 2012 I have freelanced and consulted for direct clients as an illustrator, art director, strategy consultant and advertising creative. I also served as City Councillor for St-Colomban from 2013 to 2017, overseeing communications, civil security, urbanism and leisure committees. In my spare time I paint, sculpt and ride horses.…

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I am a graduate in graphic design, communications and illustration from Laval University in Québec. I have spent my career in advertising, collaborating with major agencies and networks such as Young & Rubicam, Vickers & Benson, Cossette and Bos, where I served as art director, illustrator and creative director.

Since 2012 I have freelanced and consulted for direct clients as an illustrator, art director, strategy consultant and advertising creative. I also served as City Councillor for St-Colomban from 2013 to 2017, overseeing communications, civil security, urbanism and leisure committees. In my spare time I paint, sculpt and ride horses.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator, Art Director, Strategy Consultant and Advertising Creative at Freelance / Direct Clients
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance illustrator, art director, strategy consultant and advertising creative delivering visuals and campaigns for direct clients.
City Councillor (Substitute Mayor) in charge of communications, civil security, urbanism and leisure committees at City Council, St-Colomban
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Substitute mayor; led communications, civil security, urbanism and leisure committees.
Creative, Art Director and Illustrator at Tank Advertising Agency
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Creative, art director and illustrator for Montréal-based agency projects.
Creative, Art Director and Illustrator at BOS Advertising Agency
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2011
Creative, art director and illustrator for Montréal campaigns.
Creator, Producer and Manager of the annual St-Colomban and Lachute International Medieval Festivals at EQUUS
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2012
Directed festival concepts, production and management for annual medieval events.
Creator, Producer and Manager of La Quête des Chevaliers at VIVAT!, Blainville Equestrian Park
January 1, 2003 - Present
Created and produced medieval equestrian show.
Freelance Creative, Art Director and Illustrator at Freelancer (Montréal, Toronto)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Freelance creative and art direction for various clients.
Founder, Partner, Creative and Art Director at Arthur & Merlin Advertising Agency
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Co-founded and led creative direction and art direction.
Creative Director at LG2 Advertising Agency
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Led creative direction and concept development.
Creative and Art Director at Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1999
Creative leadership and art direction on key campaigns.
Creative, Art Director at Vickers & Benson Advertising Agency
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
Creative and art direction contributions for agency projects.
Freelancer / Independent Creative (Illustrator, Art Director and Advertising Creative)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance illustrator, art director and strategy consultant for direct clients; advertising and creative work.
City Councillor (Substitute Mayor) at City Council, St-Colomban
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
In charge of communications, civil security, urbanism and leisure committees.
Creative, Art Director and Illustrator at Tanka Advertising Agency, Montréal
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Creative, art director and illustrator.
Creative, Art Director and Illustrator at BOS Advertising Agency, Montréal
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2011
Creative, art director and illustrator.
Creator, Producer and Manager at Equus
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2012
Creator, producer and manager of the annual St-Colomban and Lachute International Medieval Festivals.
Creator, Producer and Manager at Vivat!, Blainville Equestrian Park
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Creator, producer and manager of the medieval equestrian show La Quête des Chevaliers.
Freelancer (Creative, Art Director and Illustrator) at Montreal, Toronto (Freelancer)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Freelance creative work in Montréal and Toronto.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications and Illustration at Laval University
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026

Qualifications

Mastery in Adobe Suite and Procreate
March 27, 2026 - March 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Government, Retail, Telecommunications, Education, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization
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