Victor Philibert

Freelance Watch & Industrial Designer

Paris, FR.

About

Multidisciplinary industrial and product designer based in Paris, specializing in watch design, CMF (Color, Material & Finish), 3D modeling, and rendering. Victor’s design approach is narrative-driven, blending innovation, heritage, and human-centered functionality to create emotionally resonant objects and brand experiences. Fluent in English; working proficiency in Italian; basic Russian.

Work

Victor Philibert Creative Studio

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Freelance Watch & Industrial Designer

Paris, Île‑de‑France, France

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Summary

Founded and operate a creative design studio based in Paris, offering freelance services in industrial design, watch design, CMF, 3D modeling, and renderings. Collaborates on narrative-driven design projects, responsive to rich cultural heritage and innovative brand identities.

Baltic Watches

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Industrial & Watch Designer

Paris, Île‑de‑France, France

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Summary

Contributed to the design of watch dials and rubber straps, proposed variations in color and finish, and developed graphic branding elements including a pictographic logo and visual identity assets.

Highlights

Designed and iterated watch dial color and finish variations.

Developed ergonomic rubber strap patterns (FKM).

Created a pictographic logo and derivative product visuals consistent with brand identity.

Mengrov

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Product & Social Innovation Designer

Lyon, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France

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Summary

Designed interactive furniture and graphic materials to support citizen engagement in social innovation projects; conducted co‑creation workshops and iterative concept development.

Highlights

Created graphic and functional furniture for stakeholder consultation.

Developed printed materials (flyers, posters) aligned with project narratives.

Facilitated collaborative prototyping and feedback-driven design sessions.

Michelin

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Industrial Designer

Clermont‑Ferrand / Lyon, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France

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Summary

Applied industrial and interaction design methodology to envision future-oriented scenarios and product concepts aligned with Michelin’s strategic evolution; conducted market research and visualization of possible brand futures.

Highlights

Conceptualized alternative future scenarios for brand innovation.

Developed user-centered design proposals in alignment with brand values.

Collaborated on strategy-driven design leveraging 3D tools and moodboarding.

Babolat

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Industrial Designer

Lyon, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France

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Summary

Engaged in industrial design projects for a leading sporting goods company, applying product design tools and creative methodology in a dynamic retail environment.

Valority

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Commercial Assistant Operator

Lyon, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France

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Summary

Supported commercial operations for a real estate investment firm, contributing to client relations, coordination, and administrative duties.

Education

Strate, School of Design

Lyon, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France
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Master of Arts Industrial & Product Design (Master’s)

Strate, School of Design

Lyon, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France
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Certificate / Specialized Training Social Innovation & Interaction Design

Courses

Innovation sociale

Interaction design

Co‑creation workshops

University of Strasbourg

Strasbourg, Grand Est, France
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Bachelor of Arts Visual Arts & Product Design (Bachelor’s)

Skills

3D Modeling & Rendering

Blender, Rhinoceros 3D, Keyshot.

Watch & Industrial Design

CMF, Dial design, Straps, Product development.

Graphic & Visual Design

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch, Drawing, Moodboards.

Design Research & Innovation

Prospective design, Social innovation, User-centered research.

Project Management & Collaboration

Co‑creation workshops, Concept iteration, Cross‑disciplinary coordination.

Languages

English (full professional), Italian (working), Russian (basic), French (native).