I'm Manon Pelletier, a creative director, brand strategist and hybrid designer with a transcontinental background across Amsterdam, London, Hong Kong, Paris, Barcelona and Chennai. I thrive at the intersection of design, strategy and storytelling, building purpose-driven brands that resonate globally and foster meaningful connections with people and communities. In 2022 I founded Archipelæ, a strategic, multi-disciplinary branding studio that partners with impact-driven startups and corporations to create memorable brands, experiences and products. I'm also the founder of The Reef, a collective of creative talents focused on supporting each other’s growth and reimagining how we work in the creative industry. My goal is simple: help value-based businesses exceed expectations while making a positive impact around them.

Manon Pelletier

I'm Manon Pelletier, a creative director, brand strategist and hybrid designer with a transcontinental background across Amsterdam, London, Hong Kong, Paris, Barcelona and Chennai. I thrive at the intersection of design, strategy and storytelling, building purpose-driven brands that resonate globally and foster meaningful connections with people and communities. In 2022 I founded Archipelæ, a strategic, multi-disciplinary branding studio that partners with impact-driven startups and corporations to create memorable brands, experiences and products. I'm also the founder of The Reef, a collective of creative talents focused on supporting each other’s growth and reimagining how we work in the creative industry. My goal is simple: help value-based businesses exceed expectations while making a positive impact around them.

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I’m Manon Pelletier, a creative director, brand strategist and hybrid designer with a transcontinental background across Amsterdam, London, Hong Kong, Paris, Barcelona and Chennai. I thrive at the intersection of design, strategy and storytelling, building purpose-driven brands that resonate globally and foster meaningful connections with people and communities.

In 2022 I founded Archipelæ, a strategic, multi-disciplinary branding studio that partners with impact-driven startups and corporations to create memorable brands, experiences and products. I’m also the founder of The Reef, a collective of creative talents focused on supporting each other’s growth and reimagining how we work in the creative industry. My goal is simple: help value-based businesses exceed expectations while making a positive impact around them.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Facilitator at Momentum Fast Track
January 1, 2021 - Present
Supporting women entrepreneurs in developing their business by teaching branding, storytelling and pitching.
Founder at The Reef Collective
January 1, 2024 - Present
An online/offline platform of creative talents and experts nourishing each other, designed to support creative professionals through engagement, education, and collaboration.
Founder at Archipelae
January 1, 2023 - Present
Archipelae is a brand innovation studio. We support impact-driven businesses turn bold visions into scalable brands, products and experiences. We work with fearless innovators, purpose-led founders and culture-shaping businesses that refuse to blend in.
Senior Creative at HarrimanSteel
June 1, 2018 - Present
Mixed work between Nike and Intersport through retail, digital and social media campaigns, and sustainable work such as branding and packaging for brands including Patagonia.
Founder at Man Studio
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
A strategic & creative collective empowering innovators in refining their ideas, gaining clarity and spreading impact through positioning, branding, graphic, 3D and spatial design.
Creative at Green Room Design
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Worked with clients such as Asics, Under Armour, Onitsuka Tiger, Levi’s on strategy, campaign concepts and visuals, plus full retail application and activations.
Junior Creative at Rosie Lee
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Contributed to Nike campaigns from concept to graphic, digital design, and 3D product design for retail spaces.
Junior Creative at Substance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Collaborated on branding for trendy/high-end restaurants and jewelry brands within a multidisciplinary team.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Association des Francais du Piemont
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Graphic design for branding projects, including restaurants and jewelry brands.
Junior Graphic Designer at We Convey
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Branding, brochures & flyers for the Islamic community in London.
Assistant Graphic Designer at Agence Avril
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Worked on Nike campaigns from concept to graphic, digital design, and 3D product design and retail spaces; other projects included website design for Vintage Mobile Disco and The Bicycle Academy.
Junior Graphic Designer at Substance
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Worked within a multidisciplinary team to develop branding, signage, menus, and packaging for trendy or high-end restaurants and jewelry brands; contributed to concept ideation, brand identity development, illustration, and production coordination.
Junior Graphic Designer at Rosie Lee
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Worked on Nike campaigns and other major brands, handling concept development from ideation through graphic and digital design, including 3D product visuals and retail environments.
Junior Graphic Designer at We Convey
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Branding, brochures and flyers for the Islamic community in London; developed branding stationery, concept ideation, presentation materials, and collaborative production support.
Designer at Green Room Design
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Concept ideation and storytelling for clients like Asics, Under Armour, Onitsuka Tiger, Levi’s; strategic development for digital and physical touchpoints; omnichannel campaigns; spatial and 3D design; team leadership.
Senior Designer at HarrimanSteel
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Mixed work between Nike, Intersport, and other brands across retail, digital and social media campaigns; branding and packaging for sustainable clients such as Patagonia and Go Girl Ghana.
Brand Strategist and Artistic Director at Man Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Strategic & creative studio supporting brands from strategic positioning to branding, through graphic, 3D and spatial design; clients include Spotify, Air France, KLM, Bynder, and more.
Founder & Creative Director at Archipelæ
January 1, 2022 - Present
Archipelæ is a strategic multi-disciplinary creative studio supporting innovative sustainable businesses, B-Corps and startups to build their brands and relationships with customers from the ground up. Responsibilities include creative direction, brand strategy, storytelling, retail experiences, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Education

BA (hons) Graphic and Media Design at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
BA - Year 1 Graphic Design at Ecole Superieure d’Art et Design (ESAD)
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
BA - Year 1 Art and Design at Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA)
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
High School - Grade 10 - 12 at American International School, Chennai (AISC)
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London (UAL)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BA Year 1 Graphic Design at Ecole Supérieure d’Art et Design (ESAD), Amiens
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
BA Year 1 Art and Design at Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA), Lyon
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
High School Diploma at American International School, Chennai (AISC)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
BA Graphic & Media Design at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London (UAL)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BA Year 1 Graphic Design at Ecole Superieure d’Art et Design (ESAD)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
BA Year 1 Art and Design at Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
High School Diploma at American International School, Chennai (AISC)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
American High School Diploma
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
BA Graphic & Media Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other