I’m Philippe Klinger, also known as Mr Klink. With over 17 years of experience in visual communication, I’m a graphic designer, illustrator, and art director based in Paris. I’m passionate about bringing bold and contemporary ideas to life, combining creativity with professionalism. After more than a decade leading the creative team at a B2B company, I founded my own studio, Mr Klink, to explore freer and more unique creative formats. I work on brand identities, visual campaigns, artistic direction, and personal projects like illustration, art toys, packaging, and generative AI visuals. I love collaborating with agencies, brands, and artists who want to make a strong visual impact. I’m open to new visual projects and partnerships.

Philippe Klinger

I’m Philippe Klinger, also known as Mr Klink. With over 17 years of experience in visual communication, I’m a graphic designer, illustrator, and art director based in Paris. I’m passionate about bringing bold and contemporary ideas to life, combining creativity with professionalism. After more than a decade leading the creative team at a B2B company, I founded my own studio, Mr Klink, to explore freer and more unique creative formats. I work on brand identities, visual campaigns, artistic direction, and personal projects like illustration, art toys, packaging, and generative AI visuals. I love collaborating with agencies, brands, and artists who want to make a strong visual impact. I’m open to new visual projects and partnerships.

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I’m Philippe Klinger, also known as Mr Klink. With over 17 years of experience in visual communication, I’m a graphic designer, illustrator, and art director based in Paris. I’m passionate about bringing bold and contemporary ideas to life, combining creativity with professionalism.

After more than a decade leading the creative team at a B2B company, I founded my own studio, Mr Klink, to explore freer and more unique creative formats. I work on brand identities, visual campaigns, artistic direction, and personal projects like illustration, art toys, packaging, and generative AI visuals. I love collaborating with agencies, brands, and artists who want to make a strong visual impact. I’m open to new visual projects and partnerships.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance - Visual Creation Studio at Mr Klink
January 1, 2025 - June 12, 2024
Creating original brand identities including logos and graphic charters, directing artistic projects for visuals and cultures, developing AI visuals for animation, products, and social media, launching an artistic e-shop selling prints, T-shirts, and art toys, and collaborating with local designers and producers.
Art Director at Bijoux CN
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2024
Responsible for creating all B2B print and digital materials, including catalogues, mailings, and digital campaigns. Supervised an internal photo studio, designed exhibition stands and POS materials for international trade shows, and managed 360-degree visual projects covering branding, events, and web presence.
Graphic Designer at Froment-Leroyer
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Worked on advertising and retail materials for a family brand.
Art Director Intern at Donald Simpson
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Created visual designs for cinema and DVD promotions.
Freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Mr Klink – Studio de création visuelle
January 1, 2025 - June 2, 2024
Creation of original brand identities including logos and graphic charters. Artistic direction for visual and cultural projects. Development of AI-generated visuals for animation, products, and social media. Launch of an artistic e-shop featuring prints, T-shirts, and art toys. Collaboration with local designers and producers.
Art Director at Bijoux CN
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2024
Creation of all B2B print and digital materials including catalogs, mailings, and digital campaigns. Supervision of in-house photo studio. Realization of stands and POS displays for international trade shows. Management of 360° visual projects including branding, events, and web.
Graphic Designer at Froment-Leroyer
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Advertising and retail support for a family brand.
Art Director Intern at Donald Simpson
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Visual creation for cinema and DVD promotions.
Freelance Director Artistique, Graphiste & Illustrateur at Mr Klink – Studio de création visuelle
January 1, 2025 - June 6, 2024
Led the creation of original brand identities including logos and graphic charters. Directed artistic projects with a focus on visual and cultural themes. Developed AI-generated visuals for animation, products, and social media. Launched an artistic e-shop selling prints, T-shirts, and art toys. Collaborated with local designers and producers.
Directeur artistique at Bijoux CN
January 1, 2011 - June 6, 2024
Designed all B2B print and digital materials such as catalogs, mailings, and digital campaigns. Supervised the internal photo studio. Produced stands and POS displays for international trade shows. Managed 360° visual projects encompassing branding, event production, and web content.
Graphiste at Froment-Leroyer
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Created advertising and retail materials for a family-owned brand.
Stagiaire DA at Donald Simpson
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Produced visual content for cinema and DVD promotions.

Education

Master's Degree at LISAA, Paris
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Diploma at ESDI Créapôle, Paris
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
BT Dessinateur Maquettiste at EPMC La Ruche, Paris
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
CAP Dessinateur Publicitaire at EPDI Sainte Barbe, Paris
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Master's Degree at LISAA, Paris
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Diploma at ESDI Créapôle, Paris
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
BT Dessinateur Maquettiste at EPMC La Ruche, Paris
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
CAP Dessinateur Publicitaire at EPDI Sainte Barbe, Paris
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Master's at LISAA, Paris
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Diploma at ESDI Créapôle, Paris
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
BT Dessinateur Maquettiste at EPMC La Ruche, Paris
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
CAP Dessinateur Publicitaire at EPDI Sainte Barbe, Paris
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Formation en gestion de projet
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Formation en gestion de projet
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Formation en gestion de projet
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Other