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I am a Creative & Art Director with 25+ years of experience in top international agencies. I build powerful brand stories across TV, print, digital and 360° campaigns, delivering high-impact ideas with visual leadership and award-winning creativity.\n\nI lead multidisciplinary teams, work directly with international clients, and drive brand consistency and creative innovation. I also explore generative AI to design and produce visual content (Firefly, Reve, Midjourney, Freepeek AI) to stay at the edge of technology.…I am a Creative & Art Director with 25+ years of experience in top international agencies. I build powerful brand stories across TV, print, digital and 360° campaigns, delivering high-impact ideas with visual leadership and award-winning creativity.\n\nI lead multidisciplinary teams, work directly with international clients, and drive brand consistency and creative innovation. I also explore generative AI to design and produce visual content (Firefly, Reve, Midjourney, Freepeek AI) to stay at the edge of technology.

Arik Gilles

Art Director, Creative Director, UI Designer, +7

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I am a Creative & Art Director with 25+ years of experience in top international agencies. I build powerful brand stories across TV, print, digital and 360° campaigns, delivering high-impact ideas with visual leadership and award-winning creativity.\n\nI lead multidisciplinary teams, work directly with international clients, and drive brand consistency and creative innovation. I also explore generative AI to design and produce visual content (Firefly, Reve, Midjourney, Freepeek AI) to stay at the edge of technology.…I am a Creative & Art Director with 25+ years of experience in top international agencies. I build powerful brand stories across TV, print, digital and 360° campaigns, delivering high-impact ideas with visual leadership and award-winning creativity.\n\nI lead multidisciplinary teams, work directly with international clients, and drive brand consistency and creative innovation. I also explore generative AI to design and produce visual content (Firefly, Reve, Midjourney, Freepeek AI) to stay at the edge of technology.

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I am a Creative & Art Director with 25+ years of experience in top international agencies. I build powerful brand stories across TV, print, digital and 360° campaigns, delivering high-impact ideas with visual leadership and award-winning creativity.\n\nI lead multidisciplinary teams, work directly with international clients, and drive brand consistency and creative innovation. I also explore generative AI to design and produce visual content (Firefly, Reve, Midjourney, Freepeek AI) to stay at the edge of technology.

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Work Experience

Directeur Artistique Senior at Saatchi & Saatchi Geneva, Innocean DE Havas Genève, Etienne & Etienne

January 1, 2009 - Present

Creation and management of visual concepts for diverse campaigns and projects across print, web, and video. Supervised a creative team and managed production. Collaborated with clients to define needs and present concepts. Ensured visual consistency and adherence to deadlines and budgets. Conducted creative research and proposed innovative ideas. Provided training and mentorship to junior team members.

Directeur Artistique Middle at PUBLICIS Conseil Paris, LOWE Paris, DDB Nouveau Monde Annecy

December 31, 2008 - August 30, 2025

Developed creative strategic concepts and visual strategies for large-scale projects aligned with marketing goals and brand values. Managed a creative team of juniors and interns ensuring creation quality and coherence. Presented concepts to clients, gathered feedback, and adjusted proposals accordingly. Coordinated production teams for print, TV spots, and photoshoots. Directed photo and TV shoots for visual consistency. Participated in creative pitches to attract clients.

Directeur Artistique Junior at CLM/BBDO Paris, BATES Paris

December 31, 2002 - August 30, 2025

Created visual concepts for various media including posters, press ads, and TV spots, collaborating with copywriters. Participated in production supervision from creation to final validation.

Senior Art Director at Multiple agencies (Saatchi & Saatchi Geneva; Innocean DE Havas Genève; Etienne & Etienne; Effiscience Paris)

January 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025

Led visual concept development for campaigns across print, web and video; supervised creative team and production; collaborated with clients to define needs and present concepts; ensured visual coherence and adherence to timelines and budgets; conducted creative briefings and mentored junior team members.

Art Director (Mid-Level) at PUBLICIS Conseil Paris; LOWE Paris; DDB Nouveau Monde Annecy

January 1, 2009 - October 22, 2025

Strategic creative conception and visual strategy for large-scale projects aligned with marketing goals and brand values; managed a team of junior designers and interns; presented concepts to clients and incorporated feedback; coordinated production (printing, TV spots, shoots) and directed photo/TV shoots to maintain visual coherence; participated in pitches and responded to RFIs with compelling concepts.

Art Director (Junior) at CLM/BBDO Paris; BATES Paris

January 1, 2003 - October 22, 2025

Creative visual concept development for posters, press ads, and TV spots in collaboration with copywriters; oversaw production of printed materials and ensured final validation.

Senior Art Director at Various agencies (Saatchi & Saatchi Geneva; Innocean DE Havas Genève; Etienne & Etienne; Effiscience Paris)

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2025

Création et gestion de concepts visuels pour des campagnes et projets divers (print, web et vidéos). Supervision d'une équipe créative et gestion de la production. Collaboration avec les clients pour définir leurs besoins et présenter des concepts. Garantie de la cohérence visuelle et respect des délais et budgets. Veille créative et proposition d’idées innovantes. Préparation et exécution des supports imprimés.

Art Director at Publicis Conseil Paris; Lowe Paris; DDB Nouveau Monde Annecy

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

Conception créative stratégique: Développement de concepts créatifs et de stratégies visuelles pour des projets à grande échelle, alignés avec les objectifs marketing et les valeurs de la marque. Gestion de l'équipe créative. Communication avec les clients: Présentation des concepts et maquettes, écoute des retours et ajustement des propositions. Suivi de la production: Coordination avec les équipes de production (impression, tournage de spots TV, prises de vue). Direction des shootings photo et TV pour maintenir la cohérence visuelle. Participation aux appels d'offres: Collaboration avec l'équipe commerciale pour répondre aux appels d'offres et création de propositions créatives.

Junior Art Director at CLM/BBDO Paris; BATES Paris

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2003

Création visuelle: Élaboration de concepts créatifs pour divers supports (affiches, annonces presse, TV spots) en collaboration avec un concepteur/rédacteur. Suivi de production: Participation à la production de supports imprimés, en supervisant les étapes de la création, jusqu’à la validation finale.

Art Director Senior at Saatchi Geneva; Innocean Frankfurt; Etienne & Etienne GE; Effiscience Paris

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2025

Conception de stratégies créatives alignées sur les objectifs business; Direction et mentoring d’équipes créatives pluridisciplinaires; Relation directe avec des clients internationaux; Direction de shootings, films et productions (qualité, budget, délais); Garant de la cohérence et de l’innovation des marques; Utilisation de l’IA générative pour concevoir et produire des visuels (Firefly, Reve, Midjourney, Freepeek AI)

Art Director Middle at Publicis Conseil Paris; Lowe Paris; DDB Nouveau Monde Annecy

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

Développement de concepts créatifs pour grandes marques; Management d’équipes de designers et juniors; Présentation et défense des recommandations clients; Direction de productions TV, print et photo; Participation aux appels d’offres majeurs

Art Director Junior at CLM/BBDO Paris; BATES Paris

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2003

Création de campagnes print et TV; Travail en duo avec concepteurs-rédacteurs; Suivi des projets de l’idée à la production finale