Graphic Designer with 12 years of experience in leading print & digital creative projects for creative agencies, luxury brands, and businesses across France, the UK, and Switzerland. Committed to create meaningful design, that spark emotion, connect people, and have a positive and sustainable impact.…

Mathilde Xardel

Graphic Designer with 12 years of experience in leading print & digital creative projects for creative agencies, luxury brands, and businesses across France, the UK, and Switzerland. Committed to create meaningful design, that spark emotion, connect people, and have a positive and sustainable impact.…

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Graphic Designer with 12 years of experience in leading print & digital creative projects for creative agencies, luxury brands,
and businesses across France, the UK, and Switzerland.
Committed to create meaningful design, that spark emotion, connect people, and have a positive and sustainable impact.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Leader at L’Occitane en Provence
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Led development and deployment of integrated marketing campaigns for international audiences from the brand HQ; designed print materials, art directed seasonal photoshoots, created digital, social media and e-commerce content; managed an intern designer.
Senior Digital Designer at L’Occitane en Provence
November 18, 2019 - December 21, 2021
Led digital content and 360° campaigns for UK and Ireland markets. Created and delivered digital assets including newsletters, e-commerce content, CRM, OOH, digital screens, and paid/organic social campaigns. Art directed photoshoots and developed visual identities and campaign assets for key initiatives including Give Back Friday, Fighting Against Plastic Pollution, and UNICEF Sight Care. Managed junior designers, freelancers, and digital project workflows. Supported fundraising initiatives as a member of the L’Occitane Foundation Charity.
Senior Graphic Designer at L’Occitane en Provence
December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Led campaigns from concept to launch; directed international campaigns; mentored junior designers, oversaw production for brand events and international design teams.
Senior Digital Designer at L’Occitane en Provence
May 17, 2017 - November 18, 2018
Led digital content and 360° campaigns for UK and Ireland markets. Created and delivered digital assets including newsletters, e-commerce content, CRM, OOH, digital screens, and paid/organic social campaigns. Art directed photoshoots and developed visual identities and campaign assets for key initiatives including Give Back Friday, Fighting Against Plastic Pollution, and UNICEF Sight Care. Managed junior designers, freelancers, and digital project workflows. Supported fundraising initiatives as a member of the L’Occitane Foundation Charity.
Digital Designer at L’Occitane en Provence
May 1, 2017 - November 30, 2018
Led digital content and 360° campaigns for the UK and Ireland markets. Created in-house photography, retouching, motion design, and social content for global digital campaigns and the brand's international Instagram channel. Developed creative guidelines for international design teams and managed creative production for a brand event in Faro, Portugal.
Graphic Designer at WALL London
February 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017
Led retail and digital creative for a British– Peruvian fashion brand across print, digital campaigns, and marketing assets.
Graphic Designer at American Vintage
May 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Managed the creative production for bi-annual new collections, retail assets, and brand communications. Designed POS, packaging, and in-store graphics; produced digital content for newsletters, website, and social media. Art directed the brand’s 10th anniversary campaign across exhibitions, events, pop-ups, and a commemorative magazine.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Art Direction
January 1, 2014 - Present
Independent designer delivering print, digital, and brand communication projects for agencies, luxury brands, and businesses across Europe. Selected projects: The Engine Room Agency (Ireland), Manufacture Roger Dubuis (Switzerland) supporting campaign and e-commerce/social deliverables for Watches & Wonders 2024/2026, and Cynnae school of art providing art direction, communications, and student mentoring. Worked on additional clients including Annecy (Somfy) and multiple projects across France and the UK.

Education

Web Design BA Degree With Honors at IPESAA, School of Arts, Montpellier, France
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Scientific Bachelor's degree at Lycée Charles Poncet, Cluses, France
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
HND Publishing & Print Design at ESMA, School of Applied Arts, Montpellier, France
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Web Design BA Degree With Honors at IPESAA, school of arts
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Scientific Bachelor's degree at Lycée Charles Poncet
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
HND Publishing & Print Design at ESMA, school of applied arts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Web Design BA degree with honors at IPESAA, school of arts
January 1, 2013 - July 9, 2026
Scientific Bachelor (degree) at Lycée Charles Poncet
January 1, 2008 - July 9, 2026
Graphic Design HND Publishing & Print Design at ESMA, school of applied arts
January 1, 2012 - July 9, 2026

Qualifications

Web eco-design courses
January 1, 2026 - March 24, 2026
Web eco-design method for sustainable, high-performance, and responsible websites
First aid certification
January 1, 2015 - June 24, 2026
First aid certification (Croix Rouge Française)
January 1, 2008 - July 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Consumer Goods, Retail, Non-Profit Organization

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