Hi, I'm Léna Douani, an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in art direction from concept to production, digital and print media design, web design, and branding. I've had the pleasure to work with creative agencies, publishing houses, music artists, and higher education institutions. I thrive on evolving brand identities while preserving their key elements, managing creative teams and external vendors, and crafting engaging visuals for various mediums including magazines, websites, and album designs. When not working, I enjoy off-the-beaten-path travel, culinary exploration, cooking, and baking.

Léna Douani

Hi, I'm Léna Douani, an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in art direction from concept to production, digital and print media design, web design, and branding. I've had the pleasure to work with creative agencies, publishing houses, music artists, and higher education institutions. I thrive on evolving brand identities while preserving their key elements, managing creative teams and external vendors, and crafting engaging visuals for various mediums including magazines, websites, and album designs. When not working, I enjoy off-the-beaten-path travel, culinary exploration, cooking, and baking.

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Hi, I’m Léna Douani, an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in art direction from concept to production, digital and print media design, web design, and branding. I’ve had the pleasure to work with creative agencies, publishing houses, music artists, and higher education institutions.

I thrive on evolving brand identities while preserving their key elements, managing creative teams and external vendors, and crafting engaging visuals for various mediums including magazines, websites, and album designs. When not working, I enjoy off-the-beaten-path travel, culinary exploration, cooking, and baking.

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Language

French
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Global Art Direction at Omnes Education
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided full 360° oversight of the group’s art direction, managing creative concepts to final production across 15 higher education schools. Responsibilities included design and production of digital and print media such as web design, social media campaigns, event branding, brochures, and posters. Led school rebranding initiatives, maintaining key visual elements to ensure brand recognition while evolving INSEEC’s identity. Managed external vendors including agencies, photographers, community managers, and printers. Supervised two apprentices in communication and graphic design.
Webdesign for the brand Aigle at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced multiple website section mockups including loyalty program, size guide, cart & delivery, product pages, gift cards, and menu using Figma.
Graphic design for Artists & Labels at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created visual designs for music artists in collaboration with their labels including Suna, Seth XVI, and Ehla. Delivered full album designs, cover artwork, promotional assets, and print ads. Designed website and packaging for special editions for Label Paradis Improvisé and print ads, risograph booklets, and newsletters for Label Pias.
Graphic designer & Art Direction in Agencies at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led web, print, and branding projects for various agencies including Agence 148, Mediapost, L’Éclaireur, Goods to Know, and Alter&Go. Worked with clients such as Handicap International, Action Against Hunger, Evaneos, English Tea Shop, and Alliance for Forest Preservation. Collaborated with publishing houses on book and magazine projects including Wordplay books, Dyade Magazine, and Usbek & Rica publications. Fully redesigned Opium Philosophie magazine with annual creative direction and graphic design since 2020. Delivered thematic direction, visual selection, typography choices, layout planning, and print production.
AD Assistant at Maison Solide
June 30, 2016 - July 16, 2025
Assisted in art direction and graphic design tasks at the agency.
AD Assistant at DPT à Montreal
May 31, 2015 - July 16, 2025
Supported art direction and graphic design activities.

Education

Master’s at ECV Paris
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Exchange semester at University of Quebec in Montreal, Graphic Design Department
September 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail