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I am a passionate Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in driving creative direction for various cultural organizations and businesses. My journey through the world of design has allowed me to hone my skills in brand identity, visual systems, and project management. With a background that spans over a decade, I thrive on mentorship and collaboration, fostering talent in junior designers while delivering impactful designs that resonate with audiences. I look forward to continuing my creative journey and making meaningful contributions to future projects.…I am a passionate Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in driving creative direction for various cultural organizations and businesses. My journey through the world of design has allowed me to hone my skills in brand identity, visual systems, and project management. With a background that spans over a decade, I thrive on mentorship and collaboration, fostering talent in junior designers while delivering impactful designs that resonate with audiences. I look forward to continuing my creative journey and making meaningful contributions to future projects.

Marlène Paquin

Art Director, Designer, Creative Director, +3

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I am a passionate Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in driving creative direction for various cultural organizations and businesses. My journey through the world of design has allowed me to hone my skills in brand identity, visual systems, and project management. With a background that spans over a decade, I thrive on mentorship and collaboration, fostering talent in junior designers while delivering impactful designs that resonate with audiences. I look forward to continuing my creative journey and making meaningful contributions to future projects.…I am a passionate Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in driving creative direction for various cultural organizations and businesses. My journey through the world of design has allowed me to hone my skills in brand identity, visual systems, and project management. With a background that spans over a decade, I thrive on mentorship and collaboration, fostering talent in junior designers while delivering impactful designs that resonate with audiences. I look forward to continuing my creative journey and making meaningful contributions to future projects.

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I am a passionate Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in driving creative direction for various cultural organizations and businesses. My journey through the world of design has allowed me to hone my skills in brand identity, visual systems, and project management.

With a background that spans over a decade, I thrive on mentorship and collaboration, fostering talent in junior designers while delivering impactful designs that resonate with audiences. I look forward to continuing my creative journey and making meaningful contributions to future projects.

Skills

Brand Identity

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Brand Identity

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Language

French

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer

January 1, 2025 - Present

Creative direction and brand identity for cultural organizations, businesses, and retail.

Guest Speaker at Université de Montréal

January 1, 2025 - Present

Graphic communication course for future teachers.

Art Director at Canidé Agency

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

Designed complete brand identities in collaboration with strategy teams and developed visual systems, brand guidelines, and templates. Provided mentorship to junior designers.

Art Director at Billyclub Studio

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Focused on complete brand identity design and production design for packaging and branded materials, while mentoring junior designers.

Graphic Designer at Basalte Agency

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2020

Designed trade show graphics and event materials under tight deadlines, localized marketing materials for bilingual markets.

Graphic Designer at Minimal Agency, Leucan (volunteer) & Bang Marketing

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011