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Artistic direction of sober visual identities since 1985 (40 years).
Craftsman training in printing trades + early DTP (Mac SE) that shaped technical rigor and a rare sensitivity to materials. A unique bridge between artisanal excellence and digital mastery.
EXPERTISE IN DEMANDING SECTORS:
- International luxury hotel groups
- Critical infrastructure & energy
- Premium corporate institutions
CAREER PATH:
- 1983-1985: Graphic Industries Vocational Training Certificate
- 1985-1997: Printing trade craftsman training + digital transition (12 years)
- 1997-2013: Founder Thomas Oak Agency (16 years)
- 2013-2025: Art Director Base 1 Design (12 years)
- 2025-...: Thomas Oak Ltd UK (current)
40 YEARS OF GROWTH 100% WORD-OF-MOUTH
Zero active prospecting. Clients exclusively via recommendations.
Long-term loyalty (5-15 years recurring relationships).
COLLABORATION WITH AGENCIES/STUDIOS:
Senior capacity for overflow projects
Expertise in luxury/specific technical fields
Strategic art direction
Confidential portfolio shared after a qualified discussion.
Thomas Oak Ltd (UK) | Fully Remote
Exclusive French-speaking market: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg
Simplified B2B invoicing | Native French speaker
French
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Thomas Oak LtdArt DirectorJuly 2025 - Today (11 months)Artistic direction of sober visual identities for the French-speaking market.2025-2026 Achievements:- Infrastructure & Energy (national operator)- Swiss premium manufacturing (luxury outdoor equipment)Collaboration with agencies/studios on overflow projects and luxury/technical expertise.Thomas Oak Ltd (UK) | Remote - Clients France/Belgium/Switzerland | Exclusive French-speaking market
- Base 1 Design & CommunicationArt DirectorJanuary 2013 - June 2025 (12 years and 5 months)Artistic direction of premium projects in France/International.Co-direction of an agency.Sectors: Luxury hospitality, critical infrastructure, corporate.100% word-of-mouth growth.Recurring clients with 5-15 years of loyalty.
- Agence Thomas OakFounder & Art DirectorJanuary 1997 - January 2013 (16 years)Creation and co-direction of a visual communication agency in France.Boutique agency specializing in premium sober visual identities.Organic growth through client recommendations.Creative team of 3-5 people.
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Education
- Graphic Industries Vocational Training CertificateLycée Modeste Leroy1985Formation technique métiers imprimerie traditionnelle : typographie, prépresse, impression offset. Fondations artisanales approche direction artistique.