Hello, I’m Stéphane Martin, a senior creative director with over 20 years of experience shaping luxury brands and high-end products. My work spans watchmaking, jewelry, leather goods, and accessories, where I guide art direction, brand strategy, visual identity, and product development to deliver 360° experiences. I’ve collaborated with world-renowned designers and artists to define creative vision and strengthen brand storytelling. I thrive on strategic leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and turning ambitious ideas into tangible products and memorable brand narratives.…

Stéphane MARTIN

Hello, I’m Stéphane Martin, a senior creative director with over 20 years of experience shaping luxury brands and high-end products. My work spans watchmaking, jewelry, leather goods, and accessories, where I guide art direction, brand strategy, visual identity, and product development to deliver 360° experiences. I’ve collaborated with world-renowned designers and artists to define creative vision and strengthen brand storytelling. I thrive on strategic leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and turning ambitious ideas into tangible products and memorable brand narratives.…

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Hello, I’m Stéphane Martin, a senior creative director with over 20 years of experience shaping luxury brands and high-end products. My work spans watchmaking, jewelry, leather goods, and accessories, where I guide art direction, brand strategy, visual identity, and product development to deliver 360° experiences.

I’ve collaborated with world-renowned designers and artists to define creative vision and strengthen brand storytelling. I thrive on strategic leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and turning ambitious ideas into tangible products and memorable brand narratives.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Directeur de Création Freelance at SMART Création
January 1, 2022 - Present
Providing consultancy in strategy and product design creation including DNA analysis, audits, brainstorming, and design thinking. Creating products, collections, product environments, and brand identity including logos and visual universes for clients such as Francéclat, MATY, SFM, Kingtec, Manggis, Paris Heure Locale, and Lonsdale.
Directeur de Création, Membre du Comité Exécutif at S.T. DUPONT Paris
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Responsible for the creation and launch of all Maison products including leather goods, lighters, pens, watches, jewelry, accessories, and limited series. Led the creative studio and managed external designers and agencies. Previously held roles as Head of Design and Creation and as Designer focusing on lighter, pen, accessory, watch, belt, and jewelry products.
Responsable Design et Création at S.T. DUPONT Paris
January 1, 2013 - August 29, 2025
Led design and creative initiatives within the company focusing on product categories and innovation.
Designer Briquets, Stylos, Accessoires et Maroquinerie at S.T. DUPONT Paris
January 1, 2010 - August 29, 2025
Designed lighters, pens, accessories, and leather goods contributing to the brand's product excellence and innovation.
Designer Briquets, Stylos et Accessoires at S.T. DUPONT Paris
January 1, 2010 - August 29, 2025
Focused on designing luxury lighters, pens, and accessories including watches, belts, and jewelry.
Directeur Artistique Environnement at ATELIERS A.B.C.
January 1, 2001 - August 29, 2025
Created POS display and developed window animations for Cartier boutiques to enhance customer experience and brand presentation.
Designer Produit at KALLIA
January 1, 2000 - August 29, 2025
Worked on packaging, flacon design, interior architecture, and graphic design projects.
Designer PLV at Media 6 Design
January 1, 1997 - August 29, 2025
Created luxury POS displays and commercial furniture for both luxury and mass retail markets.

Education

DSAA Design Produit at E.N.S.A.A.M.A.
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Baccalauréat C
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Stephane Martin I Creative Director
    Creative Director of S.T. Dupont from January 2012 for 10 years, Stéphane joined the company in 2001 as a product designer, contributing to the creation of all product categories (lighters, pens, leather goods & limited editions). He became a member of the S.T. Dupont Executive Committee in January 2017. After graduating from the French design school ENSAAMA Olivier de Serres, he began his career in 1997 working for global design agencies. His work ranged from product design to concept stores, advertising campaigns, and packaging. He has always adapted his creativity to a wide variety of fields. These professional experiences, mostly in the luxury sector, have given him a 360° vision of a product launch — from the very first sketch to the end customer. When it comes to creative inspiration, he defines himself as a “chameleon designer.” He enjoys pushing his creativity through new products and innovations, exploring new worlds, and consistently bringing freshness while telling powerful stories with his creations. In 2022, by creating SMART, Stéphane now offers his expertise to bold brands seeking to rejuvenate, define their identity, and design new products. resume…