Hi, I'm Karine, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of freelance experience working with various publishing houses. I specialize in creating attractive book covers, illustrations, and layouts, and I also offer meticulous text proofreading to ensure quality. I enjoy working autonomously and thrive on creativity, adaptability, and responsiveness to meet my clients' needs. Before freelancing, I gained valuable experience working in marketing and communications agencies, designing promotional materials and different types of visual content for diverse clients. I also have a background in physical education and equestrian training, which helps me bring a unique perspective and discipline to my creative work.…

Karine Lecou

Hi, I'm Karine, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of freelance experience working with various publishing houses. I specialize in creating attractive book covers, illustrations, and layouts, and I also offer meticulous text proofreading to ensure quality. I enjoy working autonomously and thrive on creativity, adaptability, and responsiveness to meet my clients' needs. Before freelancing, I gained valuable experience working in marketing and communications agencies, designing promotional materials and different types of visual content for diverse clients. I also have a background in physical education and equestrian training, which helps me bring a unique perspective and discipline to my creative work.…

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Hi, I’m Karine, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of freelance experience working with various publishing houses. I specialize in creating attractive book covers, illustrations, and layouts, and I also offer meticulous text proofreading to ensure quality. I enjoy working autonomously and thrive on creativity, adaptability, and responsiveness to meet my clients’ needs.

Before freelancing, I gained valuable experience working in marketing and communications agencies, designing promotional materials and different types of visual content for diverse clients. I also have a background in physical education and equestrian training, which helps me bring a unique perspective and discipline to my creative work.

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Language

French
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphiste freelance at Various publishing houses including Amalthée, Baudelaire, Bénévent, Butterfly, Folle Brise, Mélibée, de l’Onde, Persée, Présence africaine, Saint-Honoré, Sydney Laurent, Vivre tout simplement
January 1, 2010 - June 12, 2024
Freelance graphic designer creating book covers, illustrations, layouts, and proofreading texts for various publishing houses.
Infographiste en intérim at Communication agencies in Nantes and Cholet (IC’Com, DDB Atlantique, Kallos, Le Studio T, JNB Associés, Latitude concept, Nouvelle Vague, Pixel Atlantic)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Worked on communication projects, created and produced communication elements for diverse clients including children's clothing, yoga instructors, event consultants, writers, and equestrian centers.
Graphiste et assistante bureautique au service Marketing at Les Maîtres Tradition, Carquefou
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Designed graphic elements including logos, catalogs, flyers, promotional leaflets, and editorial materials for the furniture purchasing center.
Monitrice d’équitation at Various equestrian establishments (Angers, Nantes, Andrezé, Varades, La Baule)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
Equestrian instructor at several establishments.

Education

Brevet d’État d’Éducateur Physique et Sportif at l’Éperon d’Angers
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Conception et réalisation d’un site web
February 1, 2003 - March 31, 2003
Concepteur infographiste
May 1, 2002 - November 30, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other
    uniE621 Exemple de couvertures d'ouvrages et autres illustrations
    Here are some examples of book covers I have created, as well as some other examples of illustrations.…