
Matthieu Fernandes
Senior Brand Strategist & Design Lead
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London, UK
Freelance
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About me
Intro
Brand strategist with 15+ years elevating fintech startups, former CMO/Partner at Flag with expertise in raising capital. Award-winning designer (Awwwards, ESA, Elementor) delivering complete brand ecosystems from pitch decks to platforms for 100+ clients including Chanel and L'Oréal. I transform your business into investor-ready brands that convert and scale.
Work experience
Founder & Creative Director
BearDesign
Jan 2012 - Present
14 years 10 months
London, UK
🚀 Make your business stand out thanks to an experienced Creative Director & benefit from: . a professional image you can be proud of; . an expertise across both print & web; . an adaptability to all industries & challenges . a creativity recognized in various competitions; . precise briefs, deadlines, budgets & preferences respected; . fast, sharp & responsive communication; . clear & transparent processes. 🎨 My services cover all of a company's graphic needs, from logo creation to web platforms, including event visuals and pitch decks investor. 🏆 Key highlights: . Nominated: Web Design, Awwwards.com competition 2024; . Pre-selected: Astronaut 3D Design, European Space Agency (ESA) competition 2023; . Selected: Website of the Month, Elementor.com competition 2023; . Winner: Logo design, Ville de Chalon-sur-Saône competition; . Winner: Poster design, Bourgogne Franche-Comté regional competition; . 2M vues on Pexels; . 100+ international clients and diverse projects; . 15 years of experience with a solid reputation; . Cutting-edge techniques and mastery of AI creative tools. 🎯 I’ll help you achieve high-quality designs for all your marketing, communication, and sales objectives. You’ll be equipped to stand out from the competition and make a real impact on your customers and business. ✨ References: Chanel, L'Oréal, Musée Niepce, Veuve Ambal, Flag, Supercar Owners Circle... Bear with me!
Co-founder / CMO
SensAIFreelance
Sep 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Founder - Artist
BD&A
Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 10 months
London, UK
Drawings, Paintings & photography. With over 15 years as an Art Director, I have balanced creativity and business across global projects. However, my true passion lies in art, particularly in using my photographic eye to capture the essence of human expressions through detailed illustrative portraits on large canvases. My work is inspired by Pop Artists like Haring, Basquiat, Lichtenstein, as well as classical Renaissance painters and contemporary street artists. I aim to partner with curators/collectors to expand my reach and showcase my work in creative spaces. Collaborating with galleries that operate on commission is key. Investing in art is not only about acquiring creativity but also supporting emerging artists & making an investment that increases over time. Join me in this artistic journey and be part of something beautiful.
Partner / Creative Director / Shareholder
Flag
Jun 2014 - Jul 2024
10 years 2 months
Paris, France
CMO & Co-Founder @Flag (Ex. EarlyFund) : Marketing, Communication, Branding design, Investors community... 🚩 A team effort in developing the company by building: . A cohesive brand image within the fintech ecosystem (storytelling, branding, graphic tools, logos, presentations, Google Meet, videos, stationery, goodies, websites, etc.); . A communication plan to increase our awareness (emailing, LinkedIn, referrals, writing, team supervision, analytics); . A marketing strategy for lead acquisition (inbound, outbound, SEO, etc.); . A community of investors (platform & client management); . A company vision (collaborative leadership, general meetings, HR, roadmap, team management, project management, CHO, CMO, etc.). ✌️ This experience has allowed me to work on hundreds of projects at the cutting edge of innovation and to gain a deep understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.