Hello! I’m Monika Wiatrowska, a Montreal-based multidisciplinary creative specializing in styling, art direction, and photography for the arts, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing. I collaborate with brands and magazines to craft cohesive campaigns and visual identities, balancing editorial storytelling with production efficiency. Over the years I’ve led art departments, run a multidisciplinary photo studio, and worked on campaigns for Arc’teryx, Obakki, No Reception Club, Purple Brand, and other clients. I’m well versed in developing brand standards, producing and directing shoots, and delivering eye-catching visuals for web, print, and social. I have vast personal and professional experience in the arts, especially music. I’m a longtime active participant in my local music scenes, running and booking shows and events from my studio, and am a classical/jazz musician and dj.

Monika Wiatrowska

Hello! I’m Monika Wiatrowska, a Montreal-based multidisciplinary creative specializing in styling, art direction, and photography for the arts, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing. I collaborate with brands and magazines to craft cohesive campaigns and visual identities, balancing editorial storytelling with production efficiency. Over the years I’ve led art departments, run a multidisciplinary photo studio, and worked on campaigns for Arc’teryx, Obakki, No Reception Club, Purple Brand, and other clients. I’m well versed in developing brand standards, producing and directing shoots, and delivering eye-catching visuals for web, print, and social. I have vast personal and professional experience in the arts, especially music. I’m a longtime active participant in my local music scenes, running and booking shows and events from my studio, and am a classical/jazz musician and dj.

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Hello! I’m Monika Wiatrowska, a Montreal-based multidisciplinary creative specializing in styling, art direction, and photography for the arts, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing. I collaborate with brands and magazines to craft cohesive campaigns and visual identities, balancing editorial storytelling with production efficiency.

Over the years I’ve led art departments, run a multidisciplinary photo studio, and worked on campaigns for Arc’teryx, Obakki, No Reception Club, Purple Brand, and other clients. I’m well versed in developing brand standards, producing and directing shoots, and delivering eye-catching visuals for web, print, and social.

I have vast personal and professional experience in the arts, especially music. I’m a longtime active participant in my local music scenes, running and booking shows and events from my studio, and am a classical/jazz musician and dj.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Stylist, on-model e-commerce (contract) at Arc’teryx
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Lead stylist for on-model e-commerce shoots on a contract basis.
Manager at Doris Photography Studio
January 1, 2019 - Present
Manager overseeing studio operations, client communications, and production.
Stylist, Art Director and Photographer at Freelance
December 31, 2018 - Present
Freelance/contracted stylist, art director and photographer for e-commerce and on- and off-model campaign shoots. Responsible for production and creative outputs from marketing department, including brand standards, campaign photo selection, season directives, and product/event collateral; co-manages a multidisciplinary studio and collaborates on arts programming.
Creative Director at Homes & Living Magazine
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Creative Director; continued work during 2016, including period of leave for permanent residency processing.
Art Director at Maisonneuve Magazine
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Art department lead; assigned and edited artwork, managed contributors, prepress and file handling, and delivery of on-time issues.
Creative Director at Homes & Living Magazine
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Creative Director; led design and editorial direction for issues, overseeing production and brand presentation.
Lead Designer at Maisonneuve Magazine
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
As Lead Designer, produced each issue as part of a volunteer team, reporting to Creative Director.
Designer, Freelance at SAD Magazine
December 31, 2009 - December 30, 2013
Graphic design and layout for SAD Magazine as a freelance contributor.

Education

Master of Science in Strategic Design & Management at Parsons School of Design, The New School
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Cultural Anthropology at University of British Columbia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods