I am an Art Director and Fashion Designer with over ten years of international experience, specializing at the intersection of creative direction, brand strategy, and project management. My career spans Paris, London, and New York, where I've collaborated with high visibility brands, artists, and large scale productions. I thrive in demanding and fast-paced international markets and am eager to contribute my culturally aware creative vision and leadership skills to high value projects in New York.

Odilon Ngonda

I am an Art Director and Fashion Designer with over ten years of international experience, specializing at the intersection of creative direction, brand strategy, and project management. My career spans Paris, London, and New York, where I've collaborated with high visibility brands, artists, and large scale productions. I thrive in demanding and fast-paced international markets and am eager to contribute my culturally aware creative vision and leadership skills to high value projects in New York.

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I am an Art Director and Fashion Designer with over ten years of international experience, specializing at the intersection of creative direction, brand strategy, and project management. My career spans Paris, London, and New York, where I’ve collaborated with high visibility brands, artists, and large scale productions. I thrive in demanding and fast-paced international markets and am eager to contribute my culturally aware creative vision and leadership skills to high value projects in New York.

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Experience Level

Language

Lingala
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at The Paris Project
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led visual concept and art direction for the production, working closely with the director to achieve the desired aesthetic.
Freelance Fashion Designer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Engaged in various collaborative projects across fashion, styling, and creative direction.
Founder at CREATIV LABO Concept Store
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Established and managed a concept store showcasing innovative fashion and art designs from various creators.
Art Director & Founder at CRABEDESIGN
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Created and managed the brand’s visual identity and collections, overseeing creative campaigns and brand development.
Designer at CHROMAT & Elie Tahari
January 1, 2012 - Present
Worked on design elements and production processes for prominent fashion collections.
Design Assistant at Sophia Kokosalaki
January 1, 2011 - Present
Supported design processes and studio operations in a fast-paced environment.
Freelance Fashion Designer & Art Director at JEFE PRODUCTION
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided art direction and design for fashion and lifestyle projects, collaborating with diverse teams.
Art Director & Creator at POP ON Events
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and executed immersive event experiences for a range of clients, negotiating partnerships for large-scale events.
Founder & Art Director at ONSTUD
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leading agency operations, overseeing visual strategy, project management, and client development.
Fashion Designer at JEFE PRODUCTION
January 1, 2024 - Present
Art direction and design for fashion and lifestyle projects.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Collaborative projects across fashion, styling, and creative direction.
Art Director at The Paris Project (Film)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Led visual concept and art direction for the production.

Education

Fashion Design Certificate at CREAPOLE ESDI
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Economics & Management at University of Paris VIII - Saint Denis
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Baccalaureate in Commerce at CFOB
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Fashion Design Certificate at CREAPOLE ESDI
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's in Economics & Management at University of Paris VIII
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Baccalaureate in Commerce at CFOB
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

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