Bonjour! I'm Erwan, an award-winning Art Director Sr, Creative Lead and Illustrator with over 6 years of experience helping brands craft messages that resonate with real people. I lead creative teams and work on campaigns that make a difference. Currently, I'm based in Mexico City, bringing concepts to life through advertising campaigns strategic social media content and illustration. Whether I'm working at an agency or freelancing as an Illustrator or Art Director, I focus on creativity, collaboration and delivering sharp results.

erwan elmayan

Bonjour! I'm Erwan, an award-winning Art Director Sr, Creative Lead and Illustrator with over 6 years of experience helping brands craft messages that resonate with real people. I lead creative teams and work on campaigns that make a difference. Currently, I'm based in Mexico City, bringing concepts to life through advertising campaigns strategic social media content and illustration. Whether I'm working at an agency or freelancing as an Illustrator or Art Director, I focus on creativity, collaboration and delivering sharp results.

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Bonjour! I’m Erwan, an award-winning Art Director Sr, Creative Lead and Illustrator with over 6 years of experience helping brands craft messages that resonate with real people. I lead creative teams and work on campaigns that make a difference. Currently, I’m based in Mexico City, bringing concepts to life through advertising campaigns strategic social media content and illustration.

Whether I’m working at an agency or freelancing as an Illustrator or Art Director, I focus on creativity, collaboration and delivering sharp results.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Creator at VaynerMedia Amsterdam
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Leading a team of creators, helping shape social strategies, managing creative work and creating content from concept to delivery. Successfully generated significant engagement and growth through campaigns, including high impressions, views, and best performing social media accounts.
Creative / Art Director at Ogilvy Amsterdam
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Concepting and producing major campaigns for notable brands such as Sennheiser, Dulux, Philips, Volleyball World, and Ford. Award winner for D&AD New Blood White Pencil.
Creative / Illustrator at Freelance
December 31, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Working as illustrator and art director for clients like La Vie, Oreo, Kindra, Neon Magazine, The Netherlands Government, nuud, WPP and others. Recognized with ADCN Bronze Award (Craft) and Effie Silver Awards for consumer service. Managed Instagram growth from 0 to 40k followers.
Internships at Havas & EightyOne
December 31, 2016 - December 30, 2018
First steps in the world of advertising in one of the biggest agencies in the world and a creative studio.

Education

Advertising / Creativity at ISCOM Paris
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Masters at ISCOM
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

ADCN
July 4, 2025 - July 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Consumer Goods