Simon Bélanger
About Simon Bélanger
Simon Bélanger is a Designer Principal specializing in Design System and Operations at Intact Lab in Montréal, Québec. He has a diverse background in design, having worked at various firms and studied at multiple institutions, including Cégep Sainte-Foy and Université Laval.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Simon Bélanger serves as the Designer Principal for Design System & Ops at Intact Lab, which is part of the Studio Créatif & Design Ops. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development and implementation of design systems within the organization. His role involves overseeing design operations and ensuring consistency across various digital platforms.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Intact, Simon Bélanger worked at Nurun as Directeur Artistique et UI Designer from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities included leading design projects and enhancing user interfaces. Prior to that, he was employed at SIG Marketing as a Web Designer for ten months in 2014 to 2015, where he focused on web design initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Simon Bélanger has a solid educational background in design and commercial management. He studied at Université Laval, where he earned a Baccalauréat in Design graphique from 2012 to 2015 and a Certificat in Production Audionumérique from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a Technique in Gestion Commerciale at Cégep Sainte-Foy from 2007 to 2010. He also pursued further training at École supérieur d'art graphique et de design Penninghen de Paris (ESAG).
Freelance Work and Additional Training
In addition to his roles in established companies, Simon Bélanger has been working as a freelance professional since 2012. His freelance work encompasses art direction, photography, and web design. He has also participated in a workshop on digital technologies and web marketing at HEC Paris, enhancing his skills in these areas.