I am a freelance illustrator and graphic artist based in Angoulême, with more than 40 years of experience creating posters, illustrations, layouts, lettering, announcements, and original artwork. My work includes festival posters, theatre illustrations, comic books, publishing projects, and visual materials for cultural organizations. I have also worked extensively in animated film as a set designer, background artist, storyboard artist, decorator, and assistant director.

Vincent Gazda

I am a freelance illustrator and graphic artist based in Angoulême, with more than 40 years of experience creating posters, illustrations, layouts, lettering, announcements, and original artwork. My work includes festival posters, theatre illustrations, comic books, publishing projects, and visual materials for cultural organizations. I have also worked extensively in animated film as a set designer, background artist, storyboard artist, decorator, and assistant director.

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I am a freelance illustrator and graphic artist based in Angoulême, with more than 40 years of experience creating posters, illustrations, layouts, lettering, announcements, and original artwork. My work includes festival posters, theatre illustrations, comic books, publishing projects, and visual materials for cultural organizations. I have also worked extensively in animated film as a set designer, background artist, storyboard artist, decorator, and assistant director.

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Work Experience

Librarian and Reception Agent at Médiathèque l’Alpha
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Worked as a librarian and visitor reception agent at the l’Alpha media library.
Publishing Manager at Éditions Le Coffre à BD
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Managed the publishing activities of Éditions Le Coffre à BD.
Bookstore Director at Le Coffre à BD
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Managed the Le Coffre à BD bookstore in Angoulême.
Founder and Managing Director at Éditions Le Troisième Homme
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Founded and managed Éditions Le Troisième Homme.
Comic Book Author
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Created comic book work including Histoires d’Angoulême and Histoires de Cognac.
Content Creator and Writer at Upper Deck Europe
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Created and wrote content for Upper Deck Europe.
Comic Art Workshop Instructor at CNBDI
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Led comic art workshops for school students.
Theatre Illustrator
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2013
Produced approximately one hundred illustrations for theatre productions and related communication materials.
Storyboard Artist
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010
Created storyboards for animated productions including Kid Clones and Norman Normal.
First Assistant Director
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Served as first assistant director on the animated production Howdi Gaudi.
Chief Set Decorator
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2017
Worked as chief set decorator on animated productions including Les Souvenirs de Mamette and The Boy.
Set Designer and Decorator
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2009
Created sets and decorations for animated productions including Casper, Bunny Maloney, Titeuf, Paddington, Ivanhoé, and Richard Scarry.
Gouache Artist at Olivier et Josette Zagar
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Worked in gouache on the short animated film Pilotes.
Lettering Artist at Vents d’Ouest, Soleil, Le Cycliste
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2000
Created lettering for publishing projects and comic book materials.
Bookstore Sales Assistant at Forbidden World
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Worked in the Forbidden World bookstore in Brussels.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Artist
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 2026
Created festival posters for Soyaux Fou d'Humour, theatre illustrations, lettering, layouts, announcements, and other commissioned illustrations. Also produced original artwork for exhibitions and cultural projects.

Education

Professional Graphic Designer Training at CCI Charente Formation
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Professional training at École Les Gobelins
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Fine Arts studies at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Comic Art studies at École Saint-Luc à Bruxelles
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Baccalauréat F12
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Permis B
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services