Nicolas Schmitt

Experience

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  Havas Group

  Aug 1996 - Feb 1998

  Junior copywriter

  Internship at BETC agency (RATP, PEUGEOT, LU, CANAL+...)Freelance in different agencies of EURO-RSCG group (HAVAS)

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  Agence Australie

  Mar 1998 - Aug 1998

  Junior copywriter

  Print campaigns for VOLVO, CONTREX, M6TV commercials for TEVA channelHead of copy : Georges Mohammed-Chérif

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  DDB Paris

  Sept 1998 - Sept 2000

  Copywriter

  Print and billboard campaigns for FNAC, VOLKSWAGENPublications in LURZER’S ARCHIVEFrench Team for the CANNES YOUNG LIONS FestivalCreative Director : Christian Vince

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  Young & Rubicam

  Oct 2000 - Apr 2003

  Senior copywriter

  Print, posters, radio campaigns for EUROSTAR, VOYAGES-SNCF, ROCHER SUCHARD, RICARD...Creative director : Gabriel Gaultier

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  Publicis Conseil

  Jun 2003 - Apr 2016

  Creative direction for BNP PARIBAS : development of a new brand platform with numerous TV commercials, prints and posters. Launching of the new digital platform Welovecinema with activation campaigns (works selected for the Cannes Lions Festival)Creative direction for FXB humanitarian association (Grand Prix in communication for solidarity, silver award in 2013)Creative lead on several accounts and international pitches : winning of SAMSONITE international and 2 other accounts for Publicis group.Worldwide Chief Creative Director : Olivier Altmann Show less Active participation in the development of Publicis Conseil with the winning of 12 new accounts with 360 degree campaigns.Creative lead on HEINEKEN, NESCAFÉ and DOLCE GUSTO during 3 years. Supervision of junior copywriters and art directors.French and international campaigns for COMITE OLYMPIQUE PARIS2012, SFR, ORANGE, BALLANTINE'S, PELFORTH, COCA COLA LIGHT, MINUTE MAID, TEFAL, KRUPS, ROWENTA, MOULINEX, DIM, WONDERBRA, PILOT, EUROPE 1, CAPGEMINI, FXB, RATP, EDF, AXA, PMU, STIHL, RENAULT…Grand Prix for automobile brands, best TV commercial award 2010, NEW-YORK festival film finalist 2009, Silver EPICA award 2009, ACT RESPONSIBLE award 2007CO-CEO & Executive Creative Director : Olivier Altmann Show less

  • Creative director

    Aug 2011 - Apr 2016

  • Senior copywriter

    Jun 2003 - Jul 2011
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  LGM&co

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

  Creative Director

  Copywriting and creative directing for new business development, which attracted 8 new accountsCampaigns for PUY du FOU, HABITAT, PAGO, COYOTE, CHAUFFEUR PRIVE, PAVILLON FRANCE…Several works awarded :2 gold awards, 1 silver at the Grand Prix Stratégies of brand contentGold award at the Grand Prix Stratégies of designSilver award / branded entertainment at the NEW YORK FestivalBronze award, CRESTA international advertising awardsBronze award, entertainment of the year, SHOTS awardBronze award, advertising photogaphy, EPICABronze award, online and viral films, EPICAGold award, direction and cinematography, EPICA1 Gold award, 1 silver and 1 bronze at the Grand prix Top ComBronze award at the Prix EffieANDY awards. Craft Show less

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  Yellowblue

  Jul 2020 - now

  Creative Director

  Consulting and creative projects for independent agencies (The Good Company, Hungry and Foolish…), international groups, ethical brands, NGO’s, foundations and Communication schools.Creative and strategy coaching at ESP Paris (Ecole Supérieure de Publicité), jury at ECV (Ecole de Création Visuelle) - CELSA - Sorbonne Université, jury at EDBS Paris (Entrepreneuriat Digital & Business School)Specialising in green communication, goodvertising and fundraising, I strongly believe in the world-bettering power of creativity through responsible communication.Fondation France Alzheimer, Fondation Fondamental, Breathe vegan restaurants, Force for Good have been my clients from day one.Depending on the project, I can work with highly skilled experts in brand strategy, social media, digital projects management, web development, UX, UI design and art direction to bring the best transversal and efficient vision for all your campaigns.We also collaborate with communication agencies as a freelance AI creative team. Show less