Hi, I’m Célia El Khomssi, a Paris-based graphic designer, motion designer and illustrator. I create editorial visuals and social media content, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals while respecting brand guidelines. I enjoy collaborative storytelling and blending photography, illustration and motion to bring ideas to life. As a co-founder of Collectif Kilomètre, I shape visual storytelling through photography, interviews, teasers and immersive stories. I work with journalists, cultural institutions and musicians to craft compelling visuals and editorial content, and I’ve collaborated on projects for Alliance Française de Lucknow, Spotify, Arte France and more.

Célia El Khomssi

Hi, I’m Célia El Khomssi, a Paris-based graphic designer, motion designer and illustrator. I create editorial visuals and social media content, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals while respecting brand guidelines. I enjoy collaborative storytelling and blending photography, illustration and motion to bring ideas to life. As a co-founder of Collectif Kilomètre, I shape visual storytelling through photography, interviews, teasers and immersive stories. I work with journalists, cultural institutions and musicians to craft compelling visuals and editorial content, and I’ve collaborated on projects for Alliance Française de Lucknow, Spotify, Arte France and more.

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Hi, I’m Célia El Khomssi, a Paris-based graphic designer, motion designer and illustrator. I create editorial visuals and social media content, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals while respecting brand guidelines. I enjoy collaborative storytelling and blending photography, illustration and motion to bring ideas to life.

As a co-founder of Collectif Kilomètre, I shape visual storytelling through photography, interviews, teasers and immersive stories. I work with journalists, cultural institutions and musicians to craft compelling visuals and editorial content, and I’ve collaborated on projects for Alliance Française de Lucknow, Spotify, Arte France and more.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Motion Designer & Illustratrice at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - October 29, 2025
Montage & motion pour les chaînes sociales (YouTube, Instagram).
Chargée d’évènements culturels et communication
January 1, 2019 - October 29, 2025
Production, illustrations, réseaux sociaux pré/post events, montage, communication print/online.
Motion Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Video editing and motion design for social media channels.
Cultural Events & Communication Officer at Various Cultural Institutions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Event production, illustration, social media pre/post event content, print & online communication.
Exhibition Designer at Odyssée des Femmes
January 1, 2018 - Present
Exhibition Design – Scenography, illustration, graphic supports.
Communication & Events Officer at Digital Arts Festivals
January 1, 2019 - Present
Assisted in production and communication for digital arts festival.
Art Director & Co-founder at Collectif Kilomètre
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed the collective’s visual editorial line. Produced visual content: photography, interviews, teasers, immersive stories. Designed visual identity and ensured overall consistency. Managed editorial calendar and content strategy. Collaborative work combining storytelling, field research, mediation and documentation.
Exhibition Designer at Archaeological Museum, Saint-Romain-en-Gal
January 1, 2023 - Present
Exhibition Odyssée des Femmes
Editorial Project – Cultural Communication at Alliance Française de Lucknow, Inde
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed an illustrated educational project in collaboration with Spotify and Institut Français. Combined sound, illustration, photography and cultural mediation. Created visual content for social media and events.
Exhibition Scenography / Graphic Design at Archaeological Museum, Saint-Romain-en-Gal
January 1, 2025 - Present
Exhibition Odyssée des Femmes.

Education

Master’s Degree in Design, Research & Creation at CÉSAAP (Estienne + Boulle + ENSAAMA + Duperré)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
DSAA in Graphic Design at ESAA La Martinière Diderot, Lyon
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Foundation & BTS in Graphic Design at Pôle Supérieur de Design, Villefontaine
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma, Economics & Social Sciences at Lycée de la Plaine de l’Ain, Ambérieu-en-bugey
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Degree in Design, Research & Creation at CÉSAAP (Estienne + Boulle + ENSAAMA + Duperré)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Applied Arts, Graphic design at ESAA La Martinière Diderot, Lyon
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Foundation & BTS in Graphic Design at Pôle Supérieur de Design, Villefontaine
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma, Economics & Social Sciences at Lycée de la Plaine de l’Ain, Ambérieu-en-bugey
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Degree in Graphic Design at CÉSAAP (Estienne + Boulle + ENSAAMA + Duperré) , Paris – Residency at l’Académie du Climat, Paris
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
DSAA in Graphic Design at ESAA La Martinière Diderot, Lyon
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Diploma in Applied Arts, Graphic Design at ESAA La Martinière Diderot, Lyon
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Foundation & BTS in Graphic Design at Pôle Supérieur de Design, Villefontaine
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
High School Diploma with Honors at Lycée de la Plaine de l’Ain, Ambérieu-en-bugey
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Master 2 Design Graphique
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
DSAA Design Graphique
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BTS Design Graphique
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Baccalauréat ES
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
PSC 1 - Prévention et Secours Civiques
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
BAFA - Formation générale et qualification
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Permis B
January 1, 2018 - October 29, 2025
Master’s in Graphic Design
January 1, 2024 - March 9, 2026
DSAA in Graphic Design
January 1, 2022 - March 9, 2026
First Aid Certificate
January 1, 2021 - March 9, 2026
BTS in Graphic Design
January 1, 2020 - March 9, 2026
Driver’s License
January 1, 2018 - March 9, 2026
High School Diploma with Honors
January 1, 2017 - March 9, 2026
BAFA Youth Work Certificate
January 1, 2017 - March 9, 2026
Master’s in Graphic Design
January 1, 2024 - March 9, 2026
DSAA in Graphic Design
January 1, 2022 - March 9, 2026
First Aid Certificate
January 1, 2021 - March 9, 2026
BTS in Graphic Design
January 1, 2020 - March 9, 2026
Driver’s License
January 1, 2018 - March 9, 2026
High School Diploma with Honors
January 1, 2017 - March 9, 2026
BAFA Youth Work Certificate
January 1, 2017 - March 9, 2026
First Aid Certificate
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2026
BAFA Youth Work Certificate
January 1, 2017 - May 20, 2026
First Aid Certificate
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2026
BAFA Youth Work Certificate
January 1, 2017 - May 20, 2026
BAFA trainer (general training & specialization)
January 1, 2017 - May 20, 2026
Driver’s License
January 1, 2018 - May 20, 2026
Driver’s License
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
BAFA Youth Work Certificate
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
BAFA Trainer (General Training & Specialization)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
First Aid Certificate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
BAFA Youth Work Certificate
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
BAFA Trainer (General Training & Specialization)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Driver’s License
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

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