Hi, I’m Jess Barrais, a digital designer and art director with extensive experience shaping visual experiences for premium brands. I specialize in art direction for digital platforms, motion design for social content, and branded campaigns that balance creative concept with practical production. Over the years I’ve led creative teams at Condé Nast, Mondadori France, Lagardère Active, and Aufeminin, collaborating closely with editors and product teams to deliver engaging editorial and advertising experiences across web and mobile. I’m passionate about UX-driven design, brand identity, and storytelling through motion, and I thrive in international settings in Paris and beyond.

Jess Barrais

Hi, I’m Jess Barrais, a digital designer and art director with extensive experience shaping visual experiences for premium brands. I specialize in art direction for digital platforms, motion design for social content, and branded campaigns that balance creative concept with practical production. Over the years I’ve led creative teams at Condé Nast, Mondadori France, Lagardère Active, and Aufeminin, collaborating closely with editors and product teams to deliver engaging editorial and advertising experiences across web and mobile. I’m passionate about UX-driven design, brand identity, and storytelling through motion, and I thrive in international settings in Paris and beyond.

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Hi, I’m Jess Barrais, a digital designer and art director with extensive experience shaping visual experiences for premium brands. I specialize in art direction for digital platforms, motion design for social content, and branded campaigns that balance creative concept with practical production.
Over the years I’ve led creative teams at Condé Nast, Mondadori France, Lagardère Active, and Aufeminin, collaborating closely with editors and product teams to deliver engaging editorial and advertising experiences across web and mobile. I’m passionate about UX-driven design, brand identity, and storytelling through motion, and I thrive in international settings in Paris and beyond.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Studio Manager / Art Director at Condé Nast
January 1, 2011 - October 29, 2025
Art direction for digital platforms (VOGUE, Vanity Fair, GQ, GLAMOUR, AD); coordination of creative teams; motion design and animation for social media; creative concept development and briefing for branded content and special advertising projects; art buying management and negotiation.
Art Director at Mondadori France
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Art direction for Grazia.fr; coordination of creative and technical teams for Mondadori France Digital websites (Top Santé, Closer, etc.); website UX design; production of digital ads and Flash animations.
Creative Lead at Lagardère Active
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Art direction and coordination of creative and technical teams (Doctissimo, Psychologies, Fluctuat, Ados, etc.); website UX design; production of digital ads and Flash animations.
Web Designer at Aufeminin.com
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Design and development of interactive editorial articles; creation of Flash animations, advertorials, mini-sites, e-cards, and display banners; contributed to the brand’s visual identity and design of group websites: Joyce, SmartAdServer, Marmikid, Teemix.
Studio Manager / Art Director at Condé Nast
January 1, 2011 - October 31, 2025
Art direction for digital platforms for Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Glamour, and AD; coordination of creative teams; motion design and animation for social media; concept development and briefs for branded content and special advertising projects; art buying management and negotiation.
Art Director at Mondadori France
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Art direction for Grazia.fr; coordination of creative and technical teams for Mondadori France Digital sites; Website UX design, production of digital ads and Flash animations.
Creative Lead at Lagardère Active
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Art direction and coordination of creative and technical teams (Doctissimo, Psychologies, Fluctuat, Ados, etc.); Website UX design, production of digital ads and Flash animations.
Web Designer at Aufeminin.com
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Design and development of interactive editorial articles; creation of Flash animations, advertorials, mini-sites, e-cards, and display banners; contribution to the brand’s visual identity and design of group websites.

Education

Designer Graphique en Alternance at GRETA CDMA
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
BTS - Communication des Entreprises at BTS - Communication des Entreprises
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

BTS Communication des Entreprises
September 1, 1997 - July 30, 1998
Designer Graphique en Alternance (GRETA CDMA)
January 1, 1999 - July 31, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services