I’m a Paris-based designer, art director, and visual storyteller with a rich background in fashion, photography, and creative direction. I collaborate with brands and publishing houses to shape trends, build compelling campaigns, and design immersive experiences across lookbooks, events, and retail spaces. Raised in a family with deep roots in fashion and publishing, I blend craftsmanship with modern tools to deliver distinctive collections and narratives. I’m fluent in French and English and work across Paris, Roubaix, and Asia, always aiming for warmth, curiosity, and impact.

Elisa Ungar

I’m a Paris-based designer, art director, and visual storyteller with a rich background in fashion, photography, and creative direction. I collaborate with brands and publishing houses to shape trends, build compelling campaigns, and design immersive experiences across lookbooks, events, and retail spaces. Raised in a family with deep roots in fashion and publishing, I blend craftsmanship with modern tools to deliver distinctive collections and narratives. I’m fluent in French and English and work across Paris, Roubaix, and Asia, always aiming for warmth, curiosity, and impact.

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I’m a Paris-based designer, art director, and visual storyteller with a rich background in fashion, photography, and creative direction. I collaborate with brands and publishing houses to shape trends, build compelling campaigns, and design immersive experiences across lookbooks, events, and retail spaces.

Raised in a family with deep roots in fashion and publishing, I blend craftsmanship with modern tools to deliver distinctive collections and narratives. I’m fluent in French and English and work across Paris, Roubaix, and Asia, always aiming for warmth, curiosity, and impact.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Responsable Creative Tendances Femme & Enfant at Indépendant / Paris (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Développement des tendances, direction artistique des collections, moodboards, shootings et coordination production.
WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER (Knit & Woven) at GERARD DAREL
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Development of Women's themes & Storytelling Exclusive jacquard designs Knitwear design & Prototype follow-up Woven design & Prototype follow-up
Event Scenography & Corner Design at Rougier & Ple
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Designed event scenography and corner displays for brand experiences, fashion events, and retail spaces.
Creative Trends Manager & Photo Stylist at MAISON MONTAGUT
January 1, 2023 - Present
Within a family house founded in 1880, relaunch and modernization of the patented "fil lumière" / 60% of sales in Asia. Development of France-Asia Trends & Customer Target Analysis Creation of Men's & Women's collections Photo Styling for e-shop & Lookbook

Education

Double Degree in Fashion Design and Pattern Making at ESMOD INTERNATIONAL PARIS
September 1, 1998 - June 28, 2001

Qualifications

Leadership and Team Management
November 30, 2025 - January 26, 2025
Certificate in Traditional Embroidery- Maison Lesage
January 26, 2003 - June 30, 2003
Children's Author - Ecole des Loisirs
January 26, 2019 - June 27, 2021

Industry Experience

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