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Art Director

CHARLES-ELIE

To be pronounced “sharl-eh-LEE”

with your best French accent.

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I'm an Art Director with 15+ years of experience in Belgium, where I worked at agencies like BBDO, Publicis, and Leo Burnett. Now happily relocated in Norfolk, Virginia, I'm excited to start this new chapter in the US. I love crafting ideas in all kinds of media, from AI-generated content to old-school techniques, always driven by curiosity and a passion for storytelling. I'm open to full-time remote roles nationwide or opportunities nearby.

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The plaster Portrait

A world-record portrait of a world champion, made from 33,246 hand-placed plasters, each one symbolising the pain and perseverance behind greatness.

The Tailor-Made Safety Jacket

For the luxurious Volvo S90, we teamed up with a tailor to create a custom safety jacket that matches the car’s style and elegance.

The non-invitation

How do you make 100 people extremely grateful NOT to be invited to your wedding? You give them something better than an open bar: a 96-page book.

The ChatGPT Billboard

A billboard that went viral at the early age of ChatGPT.

Jörd

Product launch of a new oat drink in Denmark, the UK and Sweden, featuring a cover of Bitch by Meredith Brooks.

Ca$h

A campaign for a lottery game, featuring AI-generated social media assets.

Cocio

Social media campaign for Cocio Salted Caramel, a special edition of Denmark’s iconic chocolate drink.

From LGBT-Free Zones With Love

In 2019, several local governments in Poland declared themselves 'free of LGBT ideology.' This photo project aims to raise awareness and protest, in the most silent, yet powerful way.

Hand embroderies

My embroidery skills probably won’t be directly useful to you, but considering that most of my recent pieces took over 150 hours to complete, they do say a lot about my dedication to craft and attention to detail.