Art Director, Scenic Designer, Set Decorator

Saputo

Event Agency : Les Productions Diverso

Event : Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie 2024

Type of assignment : Brand Activation Designer, Art Director, 3D Designer

Contract type : Freelance

Responsibilities

Design of a modular ice cream booth with an Italian vintage aesthetic, optimized for fast installation
Integration of technical constraints: machine ventilation, electricity, storage, shaded areas.
Deployment of a strong Saputo brand identity: signage, vinyls, aprons, containers.

Results

Robust, reusable and distinctive installation.
Over 5 000 servings served in 3,5 days.

Ebay Collectibles

Production company : Fieldtrip

Project type : Advertising Campaign

Type of assignment : Art Director, Set Decorator

Contract type : Freelance

Responsibilities

Brief analysis and definition of visual tableaux; creative research, prop selection and visual concept development.
Enhancement of the three collectible universes (coins, comic books, vintage/new toys).
Creation and staging of tableaux in studio with the production team, followed by client-approved photo/video capture.
National distribution of assets across eBay Canada.

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L’Île de l’amour, l’avant soleil

Production Company : Les Productions Déferlantes
Project type : Filming, interview set
Type of assignment : Art Direction, Set Design, Set Decorator, Props Master
Type of contract : Freelance
Contestants from the first season of L’Île de l’amour, the Québec adaptation of the popular reality TV series Love Island (UK), are interviewed about the candidates of the upcoming season.

Responsibilities

Overall art direction of the set: custom set fabrication, props, spatial layout and visual atmosphere.
3D modeling, material sourcing, purchasing, and supervision of filming, setup and dismantling.

C2 Montreal - KPMG conference

Producer : C2 Montréal

Event : Conference & Activities — 10 Themed Spaces (1,000 Participants)

Type of assignment : Art Direction & Scenography

Contract type : Freelance

Venue : Palais des congrès de Montréal 2022

Responsibilities

Complete art direction: set and prop design, furniture selection and layout, prop sourcing for the 10 themed spaces.
3D mock-ups, 2D plans and 3D visualizations.
Management of prop-design workshops during pre-production and supervision of the set design team during event setup and dismantling.

Themed spaces designed to host activities and workshops at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

Photographer Manny Fortin

Rougemont Allen’s – Les pommes du Québec

Producer : Républik Social
Project Type : Advertising Campaign, Studio Photo Shoot
Type of assignment : Art Direction & Miniature Prop Design
Contract type : Freelance
Year : 2018

The Campaign

Creation of 10 visual tableaux, including the fabrication of miniature sets and props: textures, shapes, colors and custom-made elements.
3D modeling and 3D printing, painting and DIY fabrication, aligned with the campaign and agency guidelines.
A fully hand-crafted visual universe delivered in record time for the Rougemont Allen’s campaign, Québec apples.

2022 YUL Harry Potter Bal, Christmas Ball

Producer : Warner Bros
Event Agency : Lafontaine Studio
Event : Immersive Experience
Type of assignment : Art Direction / Design
Contract type : Freelance
Year : 2022
Location : Salon 1861, Montréal
Responsibilities
• Design and production of custom scenic elements and props.
• Research, sourcing and styling of costumes for actors.
Immersive scenography faithful to the Harry Potter aesthetic.
Yul Ball Celebration
2021 Montréal Complètement Cirque

Event Agency : XP Montréal
Event : Montréal Complètement Cirque
Type of assignment : Scenic Painter
Contract type : Freelance
Year : 2021
Location : Montréal
Responsibilities
• Painting of sets and outdoor structures
• Painting of scenic elements and exterior installations
2021 Caisse Desjardins, Laurent Paquin's Partnership

Production Company : Fieldtrip
Project type : Corporate video shoots for internal distribution
Type of assignment : Art Direction
Contract type : Freelance
Year : 2021
Responsibilities
• Art direction of the set
• Set Decorator: design, styling and installation of sets
• Creation and management of custom props
• Wardrobe Stylist: selection, preparation and adjustment of costume elements
• Coordination with the production team for set installation and dismantling
2021 Aux Alentours - Place Ville Marie

Producer : KLEIS Inc.
Project type : Summer layout of the PVM Esplanade
Type of assignment : 3D Drafter / Scenic Painter / Set Technician
Contract type : Freelance
Year : 2021
Location : PVM Esplanade
Responsibilities
• Construction drawings for scenic elements.
• 3D modeling of scenographic elements.
• Scenic painting work: textures, finishes and set dressing.
• On-site technical installation.
Contribution to the layout of multiple public zones: relaxation areas, outdoor workspaces, 5 à 7, entertainment and workshop areas, in order to activate the Place Ville Marie esplanade for the summer season.
2021 World Congress on Safety and Health at Work – Vidéo d’introduction

Producer : C2 Montréal
Event : Opening Video of the International Conference
Type of assignment : Prop Design for Promotional Video
Contract type : Freelance
Year : 2021
Responsibilities
• Concept development: creation of two identical mailboxes—one intact and one worn—to represent the same object before and after its journey.
• Graphic design and 3D modeling prior to fabrication.
• Creation of visuals compliant with international postal standards.
• Material selection and physical fabrication of the mailboxes (new version and distressed version).
2024 Bombardier - Char allégorique

Event Agency : Les Productions Diverso
Event : Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie
Type of assignment : Parade Float Designer / Art Direction
Contract type : Freelance
Year : 2024
Responsibilities
• Development and presentation of three concepts adapted to different budget levels.
• Revisions, approvals and design of custom-built sets.
• 3D modeling: mock-ups, simulations and visualization of concepts prior to production.