Léo Estève

Available to hire

Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design History / Processes & Technology Teacher at EdNA - Ecole de Design
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching design history and processes & technology at EdNA's Nantes-Atlantique Laval Campus.
Trim & Finish Cabin Designer at Airbus Design Studio, Toulouse
January 1, 2024 - Present
Trim & Finish Cabin Designer.
Design History / Processes & Technology Teacher at EdNA - Ecole de Design, Nantes-Atlantique (Laval Campus)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching Design History / Processes & Technology at EdNA.
Trim & Finish Cabin Designer at Airbus Design Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cabin trim & finish design for aircraft interiors; collaboration with design & engineering teams.
Design History / Processes & Technology Teacher at EdNA - Ecole de Design - Nantes-Atlantique - Laval Campus
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design history and processes & technology instruction for design students (2024/2025).
Trim & Finish Cabin Designer at Airbus Design Studio, Toulouse, France
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for cabin trim & finish design and CMF coordination; collaborated with cabin interior teams to define aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Design History / Processes & Technology Teacher at EdNA - Ecole de Design - Nantes-Atlantique, Laval Campus
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching design history and processes & technology while developing curriculum and mentoring students across campuses.
Independent Creative & Design Consultant at Independent
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Independent creative and design consultancy providing CMF, trim & finish, project management and design support.
Independent Creative & Design Consultant at Self-employed / Independent Consultancy
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Independent design consultancy covering CMF, product/industrial design, interiors, and creative leadership; client projects and program design.
Independent Creative & Design Consultant at Self-employed / Independent Studio
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Provided creative leadership and CMF, trim & finish design, product & industrial design, and project management for aerospace and transportation clients; delivered end-to-end design solutions and technical support.
Creative Design Leader at SCHNELLER
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Led CMF design, trim & finish development for aircraft and rail interiors; created laminates; provided global sales support; managed projects and provided technical support.
Contracted at Cadence Agency - CGI, Creative support, Packaging at Cadence Agency
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Creative support, packaging, graphic design; Technical and Design Lead.
CGI / Creative Support Lead at Cadence Agency
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Contracted CGI work, packaging, graphic design; technical and design lead for multiple clients including 2K Games, Rockstar Games, L’Oréal, Biotherm, Schneller.
Creative Support / Design Lead at Cadence Agency (Contract)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
CGI, packaging, graphic design; provided technical and design leadership for campaigns including 2K Games, Rockstar Games, L’Oréal, Biotherm, and Schneller.
Freelance Creative Support and Art Direction at Brand Companies (Air Liquide, Schering-Plough, Merial, Volez! Magazine...)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Freelance creative support and art direction for brand companies.
Caribara Studio - Training - Graphic Design / Communication / Content Creation at Caribara Studio
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Training and content creation in graphic design and communication.
Freelance Creative Support and Art Direction for Brand Companies at Various brands (Air Liquide, Schering-Plough, Merial, Volez! Magazine)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Freelance creative support and art direction across multiple brands.
Training – Graphic Design / Communication / Content Creation at Caribara Studio
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Graphic design, communication, and content creation training.
Freelance Creative Support & Art Direction at Various brand companies
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Creative support and art direction for brands such as Air Liquide, Schering-Plough, Merial, Volez! Magazine; branding and communications work.
Graphic Design / Training at Caribara Studio
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Graphic design, communication, and content creation training.
Freelance Creative Support & Art Direction at Brand Companies
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Provided freelance creative support and art direction for Air Liquide, Schering-Plough, Merial, Volez! Magazine, and other brands.
Teacher at GRETA / Estienne School of Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Teaching Sketching, Layout, Ideation and Drawing Techniques to adult classes
Teaching Sketching, Layout, Ideation and Drawing Techniques (Adult Classes) at GRETA réseau graphique / Estienne School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Teaching sketching, layout, ideation and drawing techniques to adults.
Teaching – Sketching, Layout, Ideation and Drawing Techniques at GRETA Réseau Graphique / Estienne School of Arts
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Adult education in sketching, layout, ideation and drawing techniques.
Teacher – Sketching, Layout, Ideation and Drawing Techniques at GRETA Réseau Graphique / Estienne School of Arts
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Taught adult classes in sketching, layout, ideation and drawing techniques.
Training – Model Creation, Prototyping & Car Accessories Manufacturing at Design Network
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2001
Two months of training in model creation, prototyping and car accessories manufacturing.
Calligraphy and Traditional Hand Papermaking Training
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Training in traditional hand papermaking and calligraphy.
Intern at Walt Disney Animation France
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Intern - Montreuil Studio
Intern at Walt Disney Animation France - Montreuil Studio
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Internship with Walt Disney Animation France, Montreuil Studio.
Intern at Walt Disney Animation France, Montreuil Studio
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Internship at Walt Disney Animation France, Montreuil Studio.

Education

UX/UI Design Bootcamp at La Passerelle School, Paris
January 1, 2019 - February 5, 2026
C.M.F. Designer - Specialized in Airliner Interiors at Schneller
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
3D Computer Graphics Course at Estienne / E.S.A.I.G.
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
D.S.A.A. Scientific Illustration at Estienne - E.S.A.I.G.
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
B.T.S. Industrial / Product Design at Olivier de Serres (E.N.S.A.A.M.A.)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Applied Arts at Olivier de Serres
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
UX/UI Design Bootcamp at La Passerelle School
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
CMF Designer at Schneller
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
3D Computer Graphics Course at Estienne - E.S.A.I.G.
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
D.S.A.A. Scientific Illustration at Estienne - E.S.A.I.G.
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) A.C.I. / Product Design / Industrial Creation at Estienne - School of Applied Arts
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Applied Arts at Olivier de Serres (ENSAAMA)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Applied Arts at Olivier de Serres (ENSAAMA)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Internship - Walt Disney Animation France at Montreuil Studio
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Papermaking / Paper Frame Creation and Building Craftsmanship at Craftsmanship
January 1, 2024 - February 5, 2026
UX/UI Design Bootcamp at La Passerelle School, Paris
January 1, 2019 - February 5, 2026
CMF Designer - Specialized in Airliner Interiors at Schneller
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
3D Computer Graphics Course at Estienne - School of Applied Arts / E.S.A.I.G.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
D.S.A.A. Scientific Illustration at Estienne - School of Applied Arts / E.S.A.I.G.
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
B.T.S. Industrial / Product Design at Olivier de Serres (E.N.S.A.A.M.A.)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Applied Arts at Olivier de Serres
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Medical & Scientific Illustration at Estienne - School of Applied Arts (E.S.A.I.G.)
January 1, 2003 - February 5, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) A.C.I. / Product Design / Industrial Creation at Estienne - School of Applied Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
UX/UI Design Bootcamp at La Passerelle School - Paris
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
CMF Designer - Schneller at Schneller
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
3D Computer Graphics Course at Estienne / ESAIG
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
DSAA Scientific Illustration at Estienne / ESAIG
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
BTS Industrial / Product Design at Olivier de Serres (ENSAAMOS)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Applied Arts at Olivier de Serres
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Papermaking / Paper Frame creation and building Craftmanship
January 1, 2024 - February 5, 2026
Master of Arts (MA) in Infography / 3D Rendering & Animation
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Medical & Scientific Illustration
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA) A.C.I. / Product Design / Industrial Creation
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
B.T.S. Industrial / Product Design
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Applied Arts
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Papermaking / Paper Frame creation and building Craftmanship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Calligraphy and Traditional Hand Papermaking Training
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Master of Arts
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Medical & Scientific Illustration
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) A.C.I. / Product Design / Industrial Creation
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
D.S.A.A. Scientific Illustration
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Applied Arts - Olivier de Serres (ENSAAMA)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
3D Computer Graphics Course
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Applied Arts - Olivier de Serres (ENSAAMA)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Internship - Walt Disney Animation France
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Calligraphy and Traditional Hand Papermaking Training
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Master of Arts (Master’s Degree) - Licence FCIL Infography - 3D Rendering and Animation
January 1, 2004 - February 5, 2026
Master of Arts (Master’s Degree) - Licence FCIL Infography - 3D Rendering and Animation
January 1, 2004 - February 5, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Medical & Scientific Illustration
January 1, 2003 - February 5, 2026
Papermaking / Paper Frame creation and building Craftmanship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Master of Arts - Master’s Degree - Licence FCIL Infography - 3D Rendering and Animation
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Medical & Scientific Illustration
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) A.C.I. / PRODUCT DESIGN / INDUSTRIAL CREATION
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other

Skills

Experience Level