Hi, I’m Soleil Francois, an Art Director and Graphic Designer with a love for classical portraiture. I’m a Miami Ad School alumnus, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, and I excel in 360° campaign execution with a detail-oriented, collaborative approach. Based in Malden, MA, I’m a quick learner who thrives on turning briefs into cohesive brand stories across digital and print, from menus and packaging to social media assets. When I’m not designing, I pursue personal portrait work and continue expanding my craft through education and experimentation.

Soleil Francois

Hi, I’m Soleil Francois, an Art Director and Graphic Designer with a love for classical portraiture. I’m a Miami Ad School alumnus, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, and I excel in 360° campaign execution with a detail-oriented, collaborative approach. Based in Malden, MA, I’m a quick learner who thrives on turning briefs into cohesive brand stories across digital and print, from menus and packaging to social media assets. When I’m not designing, I pursue personal portrait work and continue expanding my craft through education and experimentation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Intern at Mass Appeal
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed social media posts and event flyers for campaigns and brand initiatives; organized digital files and maintained the creative asset system; assisted with photo selection for campaigns and branded content; researched and compiled information for the Aqueduct timeline wall; supported merch store setup for a live event activation; participated in daily team meetings and creative discussions.
Receptionist at Boston Volkswagen
July 1, 2024 - Present
Greet guests, manage multi-line calls, and schedule service appointments; perform filing, data entry, photo copying, and mail sorting; maintain reception area and update internal directories; route inquiries to service advisors and ensure a smooth front-desk experience.
Fellow at Creative Entrepreneur Fellow
December 1, 2022 - Present
Selected for a competitive program to develop business and marketing strategies for a solo creative practice.
Sales Associate & In-store Sign Painter at Blik Art Materials
July 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Advised customers on art supplies and custom framing options; painted and installed promotional signage and window displays for product launches; restocked inventory and coordinated special orders with the Design Center; provided phone support for order status and appointment scheduling.
Art Instructor at Muse PaintBar
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Led 'paint-and-sip' events (up to 40 participants), translating master copies into step-by-step lessons; designed private corporate and social-event curricula, ensuring brand-aligned experiences.
Art Judge at Gallery South
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Art judge for gallery events, evaluating and critiquing submissions and exhibitions.
Babysitter & English Tutor at Tatte Inglese
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Babysat and tutored in English for international students; assisted with language learning and daily activities.
Senior Camp Counselor at PBHA Harvard
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Led camp activities, supervised youth, and coordinated program logistics.

Education

Art Direction at Miami Ad School
April 8, 2024 - March 13, 2026
Completed an intensive portfolio-based Art Direction program focused on branding, graphic design, visual storytelling, advertising, and campaign development. Created integrated creative work across digital, social, experiential, print, and emerging media while collaborating with copywriters and strategists on real-world brand briefs. Developed skills in typography, layout, visual identity design, concept development, presentation design, motion graphics, and Adobe Creative Suite, building a professional portfolio of campaigns, branding
Intensive Drawing Program at Florence Academy of Art,
October 11, 2021 - December 15, 2021
Completed a rigorous classical drawing program in Florence, Italy, focused on observational drawing, anatomy, composition, perspective, and visual communication. Trained in the traditional atelier method through Bargue plate studies, cast drawings, still lifes, and figure drawing from live models. Developed strong skills in craftsmanship, attention to detail, visual problem-solving, and composition, building a foundation that continues to inform my work in branding, illustration, graphic design, and visual storytelling.
Portfolio at Miami Ad School
April 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Intensive Drawing Program at Florence Academy of Art
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Some College at Lesley University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other