About Estelle
- High autonomy in project management
- Perfect mastery of print constraints (proofs, pre-press, deadlines)
- A sober, clear, and impactful graphic approach
- A committed positioning: cultural, spiritual, associative, or institutional
French
Native or bilingual
Experience
- France CatholiqueLayout ArtistPRESS AND MEDIAJanuary 2021 - Today (5 years and 7 months)Paris, FranceSpecializing in magazine layout and quality print content productionFor several years, I have been supporting the magazine France Catholique, for which I create the complete layout of the issue each week: section styling, text and visual integration, graphic harmonization, and preparation for printing.My main tasks:
- Creation and adaptation of layouts according to the defined graphic line
- Layout of articles (texts, images, boxes, captions…)
- Management of InDesign templates and adherence to technical constraints (proofs, PDF/X, etc.)
- Research and selection of all visuals necessary for page illustration
- Coordination with the editorial team, proofreaders, and printers
- Adherence to weekly publication deadlines
Technical skills:InDesign (expertise), Photoshop, Illustrator, font and style sheet management, pre-pressTypes of projects I am looking for:- Magazines and journals (print or digital)
- Books, brochures, catalogs, activity reports
- Regular or occasional assignments, with or without an existing charter
- Sanctuaire d'ArsGraphic Designer & Layout ArtistPRESS AND MEDIADecember 2015 - March 2023 (7 years and 3 months)Bourg-en-Bresse, FranceVisual identity, event communication, and editorial layoutFor nearly 8 years, I supported the Sanctuary of Ars in the design of its graphic materials, with an approach that was sensitive, rigorous, and grounded in the specifics of an internationally renowned spiritual site.My role covered both the production of lasting editorial materials and visual communication for the sanctuary's key events.Projects undertaken:
- **Design and layout of the Sanctuary Annals**, a reference annual review
- **Global communication**: creation of logos, posters, flyers, programs, banners, and flags for events (Curé d’Ars festivals, retreats, conferences…)
- **Signage for the Association for the Restoration of the Sanctuary of Ars**, designed for optimal readability in visitor paths and reception areas
Specifics of the support:- Respect for religious and institutional graphic codes
- Ability to adapt tone and visuals according to the audience (families, pilgrims, clergy, partners)
- Regular follow-up over several years, in direct contact with communication teams and printers
Skills utilized:InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, print project management, design of liturgical and heritage documents, print-ready delivery - Architecte sans FrontièreGraphic DesignerARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNINGJanuary 2010 - December 2010 (11 months)Paris, FranceLogo Design & Visual Identity – Architects Without BordersComplete design of the logotype and graphic charter for the international association Architects Without Borders, as part of an open competition.Winner of the international competition, official selection of the logo used by the organization.Mission focused on values of commitment, intercultural readability, and graphic universality.
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Education
- BTS Visual CommunicationLysee Pasteur in Besançon1994
- Master's in Applied ArtsUniversity of Strasbourg1996