I am Thomas Leclerc, a freelance Art Director with over a decade of experience passionate about visual creation and integrating new technologies that shape the industry. I specialize in AI-generated imagery, visual identity, and communication strategies, always striving to bring creativity and innovation to bold and forward-thinking projects. With a solid background in graphic design, photography, and illustration, plus skills in music composition and multiple instruments, I aim to deliver compelling and creative solutions tailored to my clients' needs. I enjoy blending traditional techniques with modern digital tools, including AI, to push the boundaries of visual communication.…

Thomas Leclerc

I am Thomas Leclerc, a freelance Art Director with over a decade of experience passionate about visual creation and integrating new technologies that shape the industry. I specialize in AI-generated imagery, visual identity, and communication strategies, always striving to bring creativity and innovation to bold and forward-thinking projects. With a solid background in graphic design, photography, and illustration, plus skills in music composition and multiple instruments, I aim to deliver compelling and creative solutions tailored to my clients' needs. I enjoy blending traditional techniques with modern digital tools, including AI, to push the boundaries of visual communication.…

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I am Thomas Leclerc, a freelance Art Director with over a decade of experience passionate about visual creation and integrating new technologies that shape the industry. I specialize in AI-generated imagery, visual identity, and communication strategies, always striving to bring creativity and innovation to bold and forward-thinking projects.

With a solid background in graphic design, photography, and illustration, plus skills in music composition and multiple instruments, I aim to deliver compelling and creative solutions tailored to my clients’ needs. I enjoy blending traditional techniques with modern digital tools, including AI, to push the boundaries of visual communication.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director
January 1, 2010 - Present
Serving as freelance Art Director since 2010, collaborating with agencies and direct clients for advertising and social media campaigns, visual identity and brand guidelines, brand design and trade show booth design, and AI-generated visuals. Notable clients include YouLoveWords, Banque de France, Deezer, Groupon, and others.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance Photographer since 2017, specializing in architectural (interior & exterior), decoration, and art furniture photography. Clients include Espaces Atypiques, Morning Coworking, Bouygues Immo, Sogeprom, and others.
Art Director at Agence les Barbus
January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025
Worked in a 10-person team paired with a Copywriter to design 360° advertising campaigns. Responsibilities included brand design, signage, creative direction and team support. Clients included Peugeot Dakar, Musée de l'Armée, Musée du Quai Branly, Orange Dakar, Nausicàa, and others.
Graphic Design Lecturer at ISCOM
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2025
Taught graphic design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and introduced students to graphic design culture.
Graphic Designer at Pixmania
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2025
Designed advertising materials such as press ads, brochures, leaflets, signage, logos, pictograms, and layouts.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Hutchinson Worldwide
January 1, 2007 - September 1, 2025
Produced catalogs, press ads, brochures, technical illustrations, and diagrams.
Freelance Art Director
January 1, 2010 - Present
Leading visual creation and art direction projects since 2010 for various clients including advertising campaigns, social media campaigns, visual identity, brand guidelines, trade show booth design, and AI-generated visuals for clients such as Agence YouLoveWords, Banque de France, Deezer, Groupon, and others.
Freelance Photographer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Since 2017, specialized in architectural (interior and exterior), decoration, and art furniture photography. Clients include Bouygues Immo, Sogeprom, Brenac Gonzalez Associés, Charlotte Fequet, and others.
Art Director at Agence les Barbus
December 31, 2017 - September 1, 2025
Worked in a team of 10, partnered with a copywriter to design 360° advertising campaigns, overseeing brand design, signage, creative direction, and team support. Clients included Peugeot Dakar, Musée de l'Armée, Musée du Quai Branly, and others.
Graphic Design Lecturer at ISCOM
December 31, 2014 - September 1, 2025
Taught graphic design software including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and introduced students to graphic design culture.
Graphic Designer at Pixmania
December 31, 2010 - September 1, 2025
Designed advertising materials such as press ads, brochures, leaflets, signage, logos, pictograms, and layouts.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Hutchinson Worldwide
December 31, 2007 - September 1, 2025
Created catalogs, press ads, brochures, and technical illustrations and diagrams.

Education

BTS Visual Communication Graphic Design, Publishing, Advertising at Campus de la Fonderie de l’Image
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Technical Diploma Graphic Design, Publishing, Advertising at Lycée Auguste Renoir
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Midjourney AI-Generated Images at Ziggourat
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
BTS Visual Communication Graphic Design, Publishing, Advertising at Campus de la Fonderie de l’Image
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Technical Diploma Graphic Design, Publishing, Advertising at Lycée Auguste Renoir
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Midjourney AI-Generated Images with MidJourney Formation at Ziggourat
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Midjourney Certified
May 30, 2024 - May 31, 2024
AI-Generated Images with MidJourney
BTS Visual Communication
August 3, 2004 - August 31, 2007
Graphic Design, Publishing, Advertising
Technical Diploma Graphic Designer
September 2, 2001 - July 31, 2003
Graphic Design, Publishing, Advertising

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Education
    paper Portfolio - Thomas Leclerc
    Hello and welcome to my portfolio! In this PDF, you’ll discover my work across advertising campaigns, visual identity, marketing design, architectural photography, personal projects, and AI-generated visuals. Feel free to get in touch! See you soon, Thomas portfolio artdirector graphicdesigner illustrator advertising photographer AI branding marketingdesign…