François Vigneault Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Comic book and graphic novel lettering, including both hand-drawn and digital typography, with a focus on clarity, legibility, and the seamless integration of lettering with artwork, as well as the creation of custom hand-writing fonts. Specialist in translations.Completed books include"City of Belgium" by Brecht Evens (Drawn & Quarterly), "Letter to Survivors" by Gébé (New York Review Comics), "I Feel Awful, Thanks" by Lara Pickle, "Pink Lemonade" by Nick Cagnetti, and "Talli: Daughter of the Moon" by Sourya (Oni Press).

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Translation from French into English, with an exclusive focus on graphic novels. Books include "Talli: Daughter of the Moon" by Sourya, "Notes" by Boulet (Oni Press), and "The Immersion Program" by Léo Quievreux (Floating World Comics).

Montreal, Canada Area

Highly-creative and thoughtful artist with a focus on cartoony, vibrant images. Illustration specialties include diverse communities, nature and animals, and immersive environments with surprising details. Projects range from spot illustrations for magazines and websites to illustrated books such as "Extraordinary Eyeglasses" (Helvetiq 2023).Clients have included Helvetiq, Microbrasserie Jackalhop, Maisonneuve Magazine, My-Melodies Music, Nature Conservancy Canada, Cuvees, Montreal Review of Books, Monitor Magazine, Barista Magazine, Precedent Magazine, Kitchen Table Magazine, Uber, Kayak Magazine, The Portland Mercury, Kids Songs Rule, and Tommy Dubs.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Creator of a range of graphic novels and comic books, including TITAN, Orcs in Space, and 13e Avenue, winner of the inaugural Prix Des Libraries Québec award for best youth graphic novel.Selected Publications:• Orcs in Space (with Michael Tanner, Rashad Gheith, Abed Gheith, DJ Chavis, and Dave Pender), Oni Press, 2021-2023• TITAN, Oni Press, 2020/Éditions Pow Pow, 2017• 13e Avenue (with Geneviève Pettersen), Éditions de la Pastèque, 2018• Operation: Pineapple Sparkle (with Oren Falkowitz), Area 1, 2016Selected Exhibitions:• D’autre Part et de Par Ailleurs, Libraire Monet, Montréal, 2018• Cent Jours (solo show), Monastiraki, Montréal, 2015• Cartoon and Comic Art Annual, Society of Illustrators, New York, 2015Awards and Nominations:• Prix Des Libraries Québec, Winner, 2020• Prix Bédélys Juenesse, Finalist, 2018• Prix Bédéis Causa, Grand prix de la ville de Québec, Finalist, 2018 • Prix BD Salon du Livre Trois Rivières, Special Youth Prize, 2018• Joe Schuster Award for Best Cartoonist, Finalist, 2018• BD Québec, Prix Des Libraries Québec, Finalist, 2017• Prix Bédélys Québec, Finalist, 2017• Prix Réal-Fillion, Prix Bédéis Causa, Finalist, 2017• Prix BD des Colégiens, Finalist, 2017• Prix Aurora-Boréal, Finalist, 2017• Society of Illustrators Cartoon and Comic Art Annual, Selection, 2016

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Highly experienced graphic designer with a well-developed style and mastery of a diverse creative toolkit. Specialist in book design and logo design.Selected projects:"Buzzelli Collected Works" Vols 1-3 (Floating World Comics)"Boat Life Vols 1-2 (Floating World Comics)"The Secret Voice" (Floating World Comics)"Five-Finger Piano," 6 volumes (My-Melodie Press)"Forbidden Surgeries of the Hideous Dr. Divinus" by S. Craig Zahler (Floating World Comics)"How to Improve your French Conservation Skills" (French Your Way)"The Schiz"(Spruce Hill Books)

Montreal, Canada Area

3-month contract graphic designer for the world's largest comedy festival. Working in a fast-paced environment, including creating the festival program, newspaper advertising, web graphics, posters, flyers, and more.

Portland, Oregon Area

Leading creative projects throughout the company, including the development of new products, commissioning artwork, graphic design, marketing efforts, website development, creating and exceeding sales and other targets, and managing a small creative team.

Portland, Oregon Area

Founding editor for the inaugural line of Scout Books publications, including American Shorts, Tales of the Wild, War Stories, Fantastic Tales and The Cocktail Hour. Cover and book design, market analysis, copy editing, art direction, selection and management of authors and illustrators, and other design and editorial duties. Responsible for the introduction of products to new retail markets. Client scouting, market research, account management, and personal customer service.

Portland, Oregon Area

Binding and finishing of custom printed materials.

Vancouver, Wa

San Francisco Bay Area

Managing hands-on production duties for custom letterpress wedding invitations, with a focus on detailed hand-work: cutting, scoring, and assembly. Packing and shipping of orders.

San Francisco

Managing a unique retail & gallery environment. Organizing and publicizing monthly art shows, including installation and breakdown.

San Francisco, Fillmore Street

Involved in every aspect of daily store operations, including conflict resolution and operational trouble-shooting. Hiring and training a creative and motivated staff.

San Francisco

Aiding customers with creative projects.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Undergraduate Thesis: “’Wow! That’s the Stuff that Comics are Made Of!’: Traditional Comic Book.

English