Book a time with Renée Forest on Mindsparkle Mag network

Art director, 3D illustrator and designer

**15% STUDENT DISCOUNT** If you're a student or a recent graduate, please reach out through message or by booking a free 15 min intro, and I will send you a discount code :) Hey there! My name is Renée Forest, and I'm a multi-disciplinary designer living in Montreal, Canada. I am currently working as an art director for Gauthier designers while leading my own creative studio, Manège: https://studiomanege.com/ I have always had a multidisciplinary approach, which helped me develop my own unique voice within the design world. I actually started out as an experimental filmmaking student, moved to Berlin to work as a motion designer, interned in New York city, went on to study 3D and graphic design in Barcelona, and came back to Montreal in 2016 to start freelancing. Since then, I have been moving between freelance design work and full-time agency employment as well as 3D illustration and my personal art practice. I created Manège in 2019 to focus on projects that combine strategy, branding and 3D visuals, which are my absolute favorites. I think good design = strategy + empathy + hard work. Despite completely embracing weirdness in my personal art projects, I'm extremely down to earth and I orient both my personal and client work around openness, diversity and collaboration. I'm super excited to offer mentoring, mainly because as someone with a non-linear career path, I have accumulated a lot of knowledge about so many aspects of being a designer that I'm eager to share with other creatives. The design world being as competitive as it is, feeling like you're part of a community can have a huge impact on your confidence and success, and I would love to be a part of that. I'm especially sensitive to the challenges of womxn having to carve their path in a male-dominated industry, and that extends to anyone who is underrepresented in the design world. I'm happy to cover: PORTFOLIO/PROJECT REVIEW - Honest, kind and productive review of your entire portfolio, one or a few specific projects, or a work in progress that you need advice on. JOB SEARCH COUNSELLING FOR STUDENTS OR RECENT GRADUATES - How to start freelancing - How to approach potential clients as an introvert - How much to charge for freelance work - How to land a full-time design position GENERAL CAREER ADVICE - Working / studying abroad - How to stand out as a designer - Freelancing vs starting a small studio - What is strategy, how to include it in your design work I mainly cater to students and young professionals, but I'm completely open to meeting with anyone who thinks I could be of help. Languages: English, French, OK Spanish https://www.instagram.com/studiomanege/ https://studiomanege.com/

• Renée Forest's FREE 15 min Intro Superpeer Service

  We'll hop on a call for a quick chat where you can introduce yourself, tell me what you'd like to get advice on, and figure out if we're a good fit!

• Renée Forest's Work review (60 min) Superpeer Service

  Honest, kind and productive review of either your portfolio, one or a few specific projects, or a work in progress that you need advice on. Please send me the materials you'd like to discuss 24h in advance, so we can make the most out of our meeting.

• Renée Forest's Career advice (60 min) Superpeer Service

  Let's dive into your story, and figure out how you can reach your career goals. I'm happy to give you advice on freelancing, starting your small studio, working full time as a designer, working abroad, or anything else I can help you with.

• Renée Forest's Work review (30 min) Superpeer Service

  Honest, kind and productive review of either your portfolio, one or a few specific projects, or a work in progress that you need advice on. Please send me the materials you'd like to discuss 24h in advance, so we can make the most out of our meeting.

• Renée Forest's Career advice (30 min) Superpeer Service

  Let's dive into your story, and figure out how you can reach your career goals. I'm happy to give you advice on freelancing, starting your small studio, working full time as a designer, working abroad, or anything else I can help you with.