I am a highly accomplished and versatile creative professional with over 25 years of experience in producing engaging visual design content. I have demonstrated expertise in leading the creative development and execution of brand marketing touchpoints across various industries in the US and France. I have a proven track record of delivering award-winning work in fast-paced environments. As a committed and influential leader, I am adept at fostering an ethical culture, inspiring creative teams, and ensuring consistent brand identity and messaging. Recognized for my adaptability, strategic thinking, and storytelling skills, I continuously strive to create impactful and memorable designs that resonate with audiences.…

Sylviane Grant

I am a highly accomplished and versatile creative professional with over 25 years of experience in producing engaging visual design content. I have demonstrated expertise in leading the creative development and execution of brand marketing touchpoints across various industries in the US and France. I have a proven track record of delivering award-winning work in fast-paced environments. As a committed and influential leader, I am adept at fostering an ethical culture, inspiring creative teams, and ensuring consistent brand identity and messaging. Recognized for my adaptability, strategic thinking, and storytelling skills, I continuously strive to create impactful and memorable designs that resonate with audiences.…

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I am a highly accomplished and versatile creative professional with over 25 years of experience in producing engaging visual design content. I have demonstrated expertise in leading the creative development and execution of brand marketing touchpoints across various industries in the US and France. I have a proven track record of delivering award-winning work in fast-paced environments.

As a committed and influential leader, I am adept at fostering an ethical culture, inspiring creative teams, and ensuring consistent brand identity and messaging. Recognized for my adaptability, strategic thinking, and storytelling skills, I continuously strive to create impactful and memorable designs that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director/Product Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2019 - Present
Provided design services to top industry firms including WPP, GroupM, EssenceMediacom, Uber, and Expedia. Led design and development teams overseeing production of mobile apps, websites, videos, email blasts, and social media content. Developed and implemented design systems, marketing collateral, presentations, and feedback forms to ensure consistent branding. Conducted market and user research, A/B testing, and prototyping. Managed budgets, timelines, vendors, and offshore resources while ensuring design accuracy and quality control. Proofread and copy-edited client-facing materials such as social media posts and event presentations.
Senior Designer at Flex
October 1, 2019 - September 4, 2025
Implemented a company-wide rebranding initiative establishing global design guidelines. Designed marketing and event print materials, websites, social media communications, corporate materials, and promotional swag. Improved the UX for the global online company store. Created large-scale environmental wall wraps and signage for showrooms and events worldwide. Managed vendor sourcing and direction, including CMS implementation and quality control of orders.
Communications Manager at Qbeats
April 1, 2015 - September 4, 2025
Devised growth-oriented communication strategies to enhance brand discovery, customer loyalty, and engagement. Planned and executed marketing collateral, web content, and investor communications while maintaining strict brand guidelines.
Senior Production Associate at Moody's
May 1, 2014 - September 4, 2025
Designed impactful print and web corporate communications for four global company divisions while strictly adhering to distinct brand guidelines. Conducted target audience research using data to develop effective visual assets, advertisements, event collateral, and web banners.
Communication/Design Consultant at KLG Associates
August 1, 2009 - September 4, 2025
Designed and produced company print, web, and multimedia brand and marketing collateral.
Communication/Design Manager at PDGB
January 1, 2009 - September 4, 2025
Oversaw the full production process for multimedia, web, and print collateral including brochures, newsletters, emails, and web assets. Authored, edited, and translated internal and external communications in both French and English.
Communication/Design Consultant at Porter Novelli/Omnicom Group
November 1, 2007 - September 4, 2025
Planned and supervised advertising campaigns for luxury, nutrition, and high-tech departments. Managed strategic marketing strategies and special event coordination across Paris, London, and New York. Developed customized advertising concepts for notable clients including Duracell, Braun, Hewlett Packard, and others. Recruited and supervised teams of interns as Team Leader.
Senior Multimedia/Presentation Specialist at Gartner
February 1, 2006 - September 4, 2025
Created multimedia presentations for Gartner’s symposiums and managed shows internationally.
Senior Designer at McGraw-Hill
May 1, 2003 - September 4, 2025
Designed comprehensive educational programs and tools including books, posters, magazines, workbooks, CDs, user guides, and multimedia content for educators, children, and parents. Managed recruitment and contracts for freelance designers and illustrators, optimized output while reducing costs, and maintained rigorous quality control before printing.
Senior Designer at Scholastic
September 1, 2000 - September 4, 2025
Produced acclaimed multi-component educational programs in diverse formats such as books, manuals, posters, CDs, puppets, letter cards, instructional games, and children’s magazines. Managed freelance artists, negotiated vendor contracts, and collaborated with editorial teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and budget.
Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer at Freelance
October 1, 1998 - September 4, 2025
Serviced high-profile clients like Time Inc., Disney, and Steelcase. Executed branding campaigns, publications, and marketing collateral.
Graphic Designer at The United Nations
October 1, 1996 - September 4, 2025
Designed publications, outdoor signage, collateral, and original illustrations for UNDP and the UN. Created 6 original illustrations for UNICEF greeting card collection sold worldwide.
Fabric Designer at Lida
December 1, 1994 - September 4, 2025
Created repeats and surface designs for the fashion industry clients including the Gap, Victoria’s Secret, The Limited, and Francine Browner.

Education

Master in Communications at CELSA, Sorbonne, Universite Paris IV, France
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Design at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, U.S.
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Retail

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