About
About Patrick Franc
I'm a Montreal-area graphic designer with more than 25 years of experience across branding, packaging, illustration, advertising, technical communication, and digital products.
I studied Illustration and Design at Dawson College in Montreal, then worked as a designer first as an employee and later as a self-employed studio owner. Along the way I have managed art departments, art-directed photo shoots, and led small teams through to finished, delivered work.
Clients value my ability to understand incomplete ideas, identify details that may otherwise be overlooked, and guide projects calmly from early concept through finished production.
I work with clients in English and French and collaborate remotely with businesses, agencies, developers, marketers, and product teams.
Experience
Professional timeline
- Jan 2025 — Present
User Experience Designer
SGN Tech Solutions · Montreal, QC
Designing the UI and experience for a trivia game product across desktop, mobile and app.
- Jul 1998 — Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Francly Graphic · Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
Graphic design, illustration, logos, advertising, promotional material, packaging, album art, content writing and branding.
- 2016 — 2019
Social Media and Marketing Collaboration
YPR Canada · Montreal, QC
Design support for strategic communications, brand equity and brand awareness programs.
- Apr 2013 — Jul 2019
President — Sales & Support
SiteWell · Quebec, Canada
Client lead generation, sales, account management, design and content integration, customer support.
- Jan 1992 — May 1999
Packaging & Product Designer (Toys)
Battat · Montreal, QC
Packaging artwork and interim Art Director; later product designer working with engineering and global suppliers.
Earlier work in the toy industry included packaging artwork, interim art direction and product design, with private-label collections developed in collaboration with companies including FAO Schwarz, Disney and Warner Bros. Technical illustration work has involved organizations such as CN Rail and Bombardier.
Writing and perspective
Outside design, I write about resilience, invisible illness, and the human experience through my Being Invisible project.
Visit the Being Invisible project (opens in a new tab)Bring clarity and professional polish to your next project.
Whether you are launching something new, updating an existing brand, or trying to solve a complicated design problem, I can help you define the direction and turn it into a polished final result.