Damien Harmand

PRO
Available to hire

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Art Director at Digital Luxury Group
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Leading the art direction and design for Glenfiddich across branding, campaigns and social media; providing guidance to junior designers; clients include Glenfiddich, Carl F. Bucherer, Watches & Wonders, Van Cleef & Arpels, EFG.
Art Director / Senior Designer at Publicis Group
February 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Led a global rebranding for Groupe Mutuel; art directed 11 IOC films; created digital assets for SOS Méditerranée; contributed to Nespresso Sustainability pitch; mentored junior designers; clients include Jacobs Coffee, Voltaren, SOS Méditerranée, Nestlé, The Olympic Committee, Nespresso, IMD and Groupe Mutuel.
Digital Art Director at Wide Agency
August 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025
Created an intranet for Pictet Asset Management; improved TAG Heuer's digital presence; built an online platform for JTI's Code of Conduct; maintained relationships with JTI, TAG Heuer and Nespresso; clients include Aéroport de Nice, Nespresso, Caribana Festival, Pictet Asset Management, JTI, UTMB and TAG Heuer.
Senior Digital Designer at MullenLowe Group
September 1, 2016 - October 26, 2025
Helped win and lead digital transformations for Virgin Trains, Primark and Malt’s.com; contributed to integrated pitches for TRESemmé, Harley-Davidson, Diageo E-Commerce, Cornetto, Persil and Marks & Spencer; collaborated with creative, UX, tech and media talents; clients include Primark, Harley-Davidson, Unilever, Diageo, Barclays, British Heart Foundation, Magnum and Virgin Trains.
Art Director / Senior Designer at Publicis Group
September 1, 2018 - February 1, 2022
Led creative ideation, art direction and high-end visual design across campaigns, social ecosystems and brand initiatives for Groupe Mutuel, The Olympic Committee, Nespresso, Nestlé, SOS Méditerranée, IMD, Jacobs, Voltaren. Translated strategic briefs into strong concepts, presented directions to stakeholders, and produced key visuals, design systems and motion-led content. Coordinated with strategy, account and production teams and external partners to meet timelines in fast-paced environments. Leveraged emerging technologies (incl. AI) to accelerate exploration while ensuring brand safety. Mentored junior designers and collaborated with motion designers.
Digital Art Director at Wide Agency
November 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Helped win Nespresso Sustainability pitch; led art direction and digital production from concept to delivery. Supported Marlboro work ('Pursue Flavor') through creative art direction and video editing; mentored junior designers. Clients included Aéroport de Nice, Nespresso, Caribana Festival, Pictet Asset Management, JTI, UTMB, TAG Heuer.
Senior Digital Designer at MullenLowe Group
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2016
Crafted campaign-ready concepts and digital story worlds (KV → rollout assets), from first idea to client-ready presentation. Defined visual systems and high-end digital craft across web and social touchpoints. Art-directed UI/UX execution with strong attention to detail (navigation, filtering, product storytelling) in collaboration with UX and dev teams. Supported new business through pitch concepts and visual direction; contributed to digital transformations for Virgin Trains, Primark and Diageo. Built trusted client relationships and ensured premium consistency across deliverables and production constraints. Collaborated on integrated pitches for brands including TRESemmé, Cornetto, Harley-Davidson, Diageo E-Commerce, Persil and M&S.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Image and Sound at Institute of Technology - Chalon-sur-Saône, France
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
University of Technology Diploma (D.U.T) Services, Network and Communication at Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
Baccalauréat at Lycée Sainte-Famille - La Roche-sur-Foron, France
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Bachelor Degree in Image and Sound at Institute of Technology - Chalon-sur-Saône, France
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
University of Technology Diploma (D.U.T) in Services, Network and Communication at University of Technology - Le Bourget-du-Lac, France
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Baccalauréat in Economic & Social Sciences (mention AB) at Lycée Sainte-Famille - La Roche-sur-Foron, France
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Image and Sound
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other