Albert Nguyen is a Montreal based art director and designer. With over 14 years experience, he specializes in art direction, merchandise design and branding. Born and raised in Montreal, he completed his studies at Concordia University. Since 2017 Albert has had his own studio practice, working with clients such as adidas, Aldo, Frank and Oak, Nike, Patta, SSENSE, among many others. Albert’s unorthodox design style and out of the box ideas have allowed him to work with some of the biggest brands in Canada and North America. Prior to starting his freelance practice Albert was art director at Little Burgundy shoes, where he was in charge of their retail in-store design, ecommerce and bi-annual print magazine. In addition to his commercial work, Albert has committed a large part of his design practice to giving back to his community and actively works on design projects with a socially conscious mission. Most recently he has designed merchandise for charities and organizations committed to supporting and amplifying BIPOC artists, and campaigns to support anti-racism efforts in Montreal and Quebec. Albert is currently the Art Director for Browns Shoes, a Canadian footwear retailer which holds more than 70 across the country.

Albert Nguyen

Albert Nguyen is a Montreal based art director and designer. With over 14 years experience, he specializes in art direction, merchandise design and branding. Born and raised in Montreal, he completed his studies at Concordia University. Since 2017 Albert has had his own studio practice, working with clients such as adidas, Aldo, Frank and Oak, Nike, Patta, SSENSE, among many others. Albert’s unorthodox design style and out of the box ideas have allowed him to work with some of the biggest brands in Canada and North America. Prior to starting his freelance practice Albert was art director at Little Burgundy shoes, where he was in charge of their retail in-store design, ecommerce and bi-annual print magazine. In addition to his commercial work, Albert has committed a large part of his design practice to giving back to his community and actively works on design projects with a socially conscious mission. Most recently he has designed merchandise for charities and organizations committed to supporting and amplifying BIPOC artists, and campaigns to support anti-racism efforts in Montreal and Quebec. Albert is currently the Art Director for Browns Shoes, a Canadian footwear retailer which holds more than 70 across the country.

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Albert Nguyen is a Montreal based art director and designer. With over 14 years experience, he specializes in art direction, merchandise design and branding. Born and raised in Montreal, he completed his studies at Concordia University.

Since 2017 Albert has had his own studio practice, working with clients such as adidas, Aldo, Frank and Oak, Nike, Patta, SSENSE, among many others. Albert’s unorthodox design style and out of the box ideas have allowed him to work with some of the biggest brands in Canada and North America.

Prior to starting his freelance practice Albert was art director at Little Burgundy shoes, where he was in charge of their retail in-store design, ecommerce and bi-annual print magazine.
In addition to his commercial work, Albert has committed a large part of his design practice to giving back to his community and actively works on design projects with a socially conscious mission. Most recently he has designed merchandise for charities and organizations committed to supporting and amplifying BIPOC artists, and campaigns to support anti-racism efforts in Montreal and Quebec.

Albert is currently the Art Director for Browns Shoes, a Canadian footwear retailer which holds more than 70 across the country.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Vietnamese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director at Browns Shoes
January 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Lead conception of design and photography for national campaigns; Art direct video campaigns with internal and external teams; Provide feedback for designers and copywriters; Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate creatives; Manage creative budgets; Collaborate with senior leadership teams on creative strategy; Pitch new concepts to leadership teams; Gatekeeper of the overall branding and integrity of the Browns identity.
Art Director and Graphic Designer at Freelance Creative
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Art direct and design captivating identities; Logomark and logotype development; Art direct and design editorial layouts; Art direct fashion photography campaigns; Contemporary website design; Poster campaigns; Clients include: Aldo, Ssense, Adidas, Nike, Psycho Bunny, Patta Amsterdam, Saje, The Order of Engineers of Quebec, LM Bain, Chef Danny Smiles, Off The Hook, Pumpui, Pichai.
Managing Art Director at The Bay
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Lead Spring 21 and Summer 21 campaigns; Responsible for overall image and visual aesthetic; Manage junior Art Directors and Design teams; Created successful top and mid-funnel campaigns; Part of a team responsible for leading and keeping HBC culturally relevant; Mentoring and inspire teams culturally; Part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee.
Senior Graphic Designer at Little Burgundy Shoes (Genesco Inc)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Overall art direction for the brand; Art Director on campaigns and marketing shoots; Art direction for all digital assets; Oversee in-store display design; Oversee 3 junior designers; Complete website redesign in 2016; Design packaging for the house brand; Design and create presentation decks; Built in-house photo studio.
Senior Graphic Designer at Mass Fidelity
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Branding and Packaging; Art Direction on campaign and product shoots; Website redesign (UI/UX knowledge); Typesetting; Fullfilling marketing needs; Design Social Media assets; Google Display ads; Presentation decks.
Senior Graphic Designer at Rudsak
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Designing ads, billboards, in-store promotional signage, packaging; Creative research for global campaigns for print and online; Consulting and design for digital assets; Use of UX and UI skills.
Senior Graphic Designer / Lead Web Designer at LE CHÂTEAU
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Overseeing and designing print assets
Senior Graphic Designer / Lead Web Designer at Le Château
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Overs eeing and design print assets; Experience working under extremely tight deadlines.
Web Designer at Mind Geek
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Conceptualizing and design of online ads, landing pages, and websites; Creative consulting and research for all in-house brands, including Playboy; Light photoretouching; Identity design.

Education

at Concordia University
January 1, 2006 - November 27, 2025
at UX Design Edge
January 1, 2013 - November 27, 2025

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods