David Janvier
About David Janvier
David Janvier is the Design Lead Europe at General Mills Innovation Lab Team, with a background in product innovation and design spanning over two decades.
Current Role at General Mills
David Janvier currently holds the position of Design Lead Europe at General Mills as part of their Innovation Lab Team. In this role, he focuses on leading the holistic design vision for innovation and core growth projects. He is responsible for nurturing design thinking best practices and mentality within the organization. David also manages design for R&D and marketing teams, optimizing design budgets and developing external creative partnerships.
Previous Positions and Experience
David Janvier has extensive experience in design and product innovation. He worked at General Mills as a Senior Designer in International Innovation Development from 2015 to 2020. Before that, he was a Designer in Product Innovation at Avant Première Design in Lyon for eight years, from 2007 to 2015. Between 2004 and 2007, he served as a Designer at Groupe SEB in Rumilly/Selongey. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Designer at WIRQUIN PLASTIQUES in Nantes for nine months in 2001.
Educational Background in Design
David Janvier has a strong educational background in design and innovation. He studied at L'École de design Nantes Atlantique, where he achieved a Designer Manager qualification in Design Produit from 2000 to 2004. He also attended Sheffield Hallam University for studies in Product Design / Innovation. Additionally, he holds a DUT in Génie Mécanique & Productique from Université de Nantes, obtained between 1998 and 2000. He completed his early education at Lycée Galilée Guérande, where he earned a Baccalauréat scientifique.
Early Career and Lifeguard Experience
Before embarking on his design career, David Janvier worked as a Lifeguard for the Commune de Batz-sur-Mer from 1997 to 2001. This experience, which spanned four years, provided him with early professional exposure and a sense of responsibility and service.
Expertise and Design Philosophy
David Janvier brings a wealth of expertise to both companies and design agencies, functioning as either a consultant or in-house designer. His work focuses on creating simple user experiences while maintaining strong brand concepts. Combining skills in design and engineering, he successfully brings concepts to reality. His influence extends to inspiring business practices through global trends, technology, and innovative thinking.