I’m Mathieu, based in Montreal, Canada, with 15 years of experience—including 10 years as a freelancer—consistently crafting ideas alongside diverse people, agencies, and methodologies for 360° advertising campaigns, design & AI. More importantly, I want to enjoy life to the fullest with fun, inspiring, and creative people. 🙏🤙
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LANGUAGES
FREELANCE
Conception, Art & Creative Director, Montreal / 2015 - 2026
French native - English - Portuguese Portugal (Currently studying)
FREELANCE
Conception, Art & Creative Director, Montreal / 2015 - 2026
Successfully balancing a healthy lifestyle while consistently developing ideas in collaboration with diverse teams, agencies, and methodologies to create impactful 360° advertising campaigns and design.
LG2
The largest independent agency in Canada.
Art Director, Montreal / 2011 - 2014
I was fortunate to navigate my way through the advertising world, learning from and alongside fun and inspiring people in a healthy, highly creative environment with supportive mentors. From major brands to smaller clients, I had the opportunity to win multiple advertising awards, highlighting the creativity and impact of my work.
The largest independent agency in Canada.
Art Director, Montreal / 2011 - 2014
I was fortunate to navigate my way through the advertising world, learning from and alongside fun and inspiring people in a healthy, highly creative environment with supportive mentors. From major brands to smaller clients, I had the opportunity to win multiple advertising awards, highlighting the creativity and impact of my work.
BOS
Bos fosters innovation, creating experiences that enrich every business.
Art Director, Montreal / 2008 - 2011
Fresh out of university and as the recipient of the BOS Excellence Scholarship in 2008, I joined the agency right away as an Art Director. I had the opportunity to work in a dream environment with inspiring and motivated colleagues, serving both national and local clients. This journey, marked by several nominations and publications, was an incredibly formative experience.
Bos fosters innovation, creating experiences that enrich every business.
Art Director, Montreal / 2008 - 2011
Fresh out of university and as the recipient of the BOS Excellence Scholarship in 2008, I joined the agency right away as an Art Director. I had the opportunity to work in a dream environment with inspiring and motivated colleagues, serving both national and local clients. This journey, marked by several nominations and publications, was an incredibly formative experience.
AWARDS
IDEA Sico Colour Spoilers
ADCC Magic Festival Billboard (Experiential, Single)
STRAT AWARDS Metro Christmas Calendar (Media Best Uses)
STRAT AWARDS Metro Christmas Calendar (Seasonal Campaign)
APPLIED ARTS AWARDS Magic Festival Billboard (Out-of-home)
MARKETING AWARDS - Silver Magic Festival Billboard (Out-of-home, Large-Scale Ambient)
CRÉA - Grand price Magic Festival Billboard (Out-of-home, single)
CRÉA Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, single)
BOOMERANG Tourisme Québec (Viral online marketing strategy)
BOOMERANG Tourisme Québec (Social media strategy)
ADCC (The Advertising & Design Club Of Canada) Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, single)
APPLIED ARTS AWARDS Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, single)
MARKETING AWARDS - Silver Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, transit, poster)
MARKETING AWARDS - Silver Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, non-standard format)
PRIX MÉDIA Lotto Québec (Best outdoor uses)
CRÉA Héma Québec
CARTE BLANCHE - (SHORTLIST) Wonderbra
CRÉA - (SHORTLIST) Au Coq (Picnik)
CRÉA AEE (Écomobile) Créativité design
BOOMERANG AEE (Écomobile)
DIGITAL MARKETING AWARDS - Silver AEE (Écomobile)
DIGITAL MARKETING AWARDS - Gold AEE (Écomobile)
CARTE BLANCHE - (SHORTLIST) Desjardins general inssurance
FWA - SITE OF THE DAY AEE (Écomobile)
CRÉA - Grand price Artisans Rona Gallon
CRÉA Television commercials Détaillant Rona Gallon
CRÉA Business advertising publication (Metz)
BOS Récipiendaire bourse Yves Simard
LUX Students unique pieces illustrations
LUX Students personal research photographies
PUBLICATIONS
APPLIED ARTS UQAM, Head of their class, Unique pieces photographies
SHOTS MAGAZINE Rona Gallon, DVD no.21 Shots Magazine
SCHOOL
Baccalaureate Graphic Design - University of Quebec in Montréal (UQAM)
SURF & TRAVEL
Indonesia, Taiwan, Philippines, Ecuador, Chilli, Senegal, Sri Lanka,
Peru, Costa Rica, Salvador, Nicaragua, Canada, USA, Portugal.
IDEA Sico Colour Spoilers
ADCC Magic Festival Billboard (Experiential, Single)
STRAT AWARDS Metro Christmas Calendar (Media Best Uses)
STRAT AWARDS Metro Christmas Calendar (Seasonal Campaign)
APPLIED ARTS AWARDS Magic Festival Billboard (Out-of-home)
MARKETING AWARDS - Silver Magic Festival Billboard (Out-of-home, Large-Scale Ambient)
CRÉA - Grand price Magic Festival Billboard (Out-of-home, single)
CRÉA Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, single)
BOOMERANG Tourisme Québec (Viral online marketing strategy)
BOOMERANG Tourisme Québec (Social media strategy)
ADCC (The Advertising & Design Club Of Canada) Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, single)
APPLIED ARTS AWARDS Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, single)
MARKETING AWARDS - Silver Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, transit, poster)
MARKETING AWARDS - Silver Sanofi Selsun Blue (Out-of-home, non-standard format)
PRIX MÉDIA Lotto Québec (Best outdoor uses)
CRÉA Héma Québec
CARTE BLANCHE - (SHORTLIST) Wonderbra
CRÉA - (SHORTLIST) Au Coq (Picnik)
CRÉA AEE (Écomobile) Créativité design
BOOMERANG AEE (Écomobile)
DIGITAL MARKETING AWARDS - Silver AEE (Écomobile)
DIGITAL MARKETING AWARDS - Gold AEE (Écomobile)
CARTE BLANCHE - (SHORTLIST) Desjardins general inssurance
FWA - SITE OF THE DAY AEE (Écomobile)
CRÉA - Grand price Artisans Rona Gallon
CRÉA Television commercials Détaillant Rona Gallon
CRÉA Business advertising publication (Metz)
BOS Récipiendaire bourse Yves Simard
LUX Students unique pieces illustrations
LUX Students personal research photographies
PUBLICATIONS
APPLIED ARTS UQAM, Head of their class, Unique pieces photographies
SHOTS MAGAZINE Rona Gallon, DVD no.21 Shots Magazine
SCHOOL
Baccalaureate Graphic Design - University of Quebec in Montréal (UQAM)
SURF & TRAVEL
Indonesia, Taiwan, Philippines, Ecuador, Chilli, Senegal, Sri Lanka,
Peru, Costa Rica, Salvador, Nicaragua, Canada, USA, Portugal.