Portfolio 2026
Nicolas Grignon
Graphic Designer · Certified Teacher · Consultant
Designing visuals that teach, inspire, and communicate.
Two careers. One rare talent.
Portfolio 2026
Graphic Designer · Certified Teacher · Consultant
Designing visuals that teach, inspire, and communicate.
Two careers. One rare talent.
Career Path
Teaching Career · 2018 – Present
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Manitoba
Taught French First Language to Grades 9–12 students. Delivered structured and engaging bilingual curriculum in a francophone secondary school environment.
Oakville, Ontario
Delivered foundational academic learning to a class of 29 students, creating an inclusive and stimulating early-years learning environment.
Alliance Française, Oakville
Taught French language to adults and teens in an immersive cultural setting, fostering confidence and conversational fluency.
Oakville, Ontario
Taught French First Language, Philosophy, and Law to Grades 9–12 students across multiple disciplines.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Taught French First Language to Grades 9–12 in the Saskatchewan provincial curriculum.
Viamonde French School Board
Supply teaching across K–12 for the Viamonde French School Board, covering a broad range of subjects and age groups.
Design Career · 1998 – Present
Independent Creative Studio
Operating a freelance design practice alongside a teaching career — delivering branding, illustration, and web design for clients across Canada.
Creative House, Toronto
Worked with major brands — Blackberry, WWF, Edward Jones, Rogers — crafting campaigns and visual identities at a leading Canadian creative agency.
Natkin Press, Paris
Produced print and editorial design for international clients including Philips, Maxwell Coffee, and Nike at a prominent Parisian studio.
TF1 – First French Broadcast TV
First assistant in the digital Graphics Department at TF1. Designed title logos for anime TV shows — launching a 30-year creative career.
Academic Background
Bachelor of Education
University of Ottawa
2018 – 2021
Bachelor of Science of Information
University Paris 8, France
2017
WES equivalent to a French Licence
Toolbox
Life Beyond Design
Capturing stunning visuals, stories, and moments. Operating a professional, dedicated showcase platform at ngphotography.ca.
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Fascinated by flight dynamics. Logged over 15 flight hours in cockpits, enjoying aerial mechanics and freedom.
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Drafting and self-publishing small novels. Crafting narrative worlds, characters, and engaging literary tales.
View an example ↗The Case For Nicolas
"Two careers. One talent. Infinite possibilities."
I am not just a graphic designer, and I am not just a teacher. I am a dual professional who has mastered both worlds — spending over 30 years creating strategic visual work for global brands like Blackberry, Nike, and Rogers, then pivoting to educate the next generation of learners across four Canadian provinces. This unique synergy of deep creative craft and clear pedagogical communication ensures my designs are instantly effective, and my leadership in any school, team, or studio is immediately impactful.
Dual Expertise
Design craft + pedagogy = I create and communicate ideas at the highest level of clarity.
Bilingual Edge
Native French speaker, fluent in English. I author and deliver outstanding communication in both languages.
Highly Adaptable
Having worked in France and across Canada as a designer, educator, and consultant, I adapt instantly to any corporate or educational team.
Get In Touch
"Let's create something meaningful together."
Phone
Location
50 East Street, Unit 302
Oakville, L6L 3K4, Ontario