Thomas Defert is a Parisian Art Director & Director, living and working in Paris.

Thomas began his advertising career in 2012 as a Beauty & Luxury Art Director at Ogilvy & Mather Paris (WPP).

In 2016, he joined Leo Burnett (Publicis Groupe) as Art Director & Head of Studio, working on international campaigns for premium brands. Two years later, he was recruited by BETC Paris (Havas) as Senior Art Director, a position he held for five years, leading creative work across global accounts.

Today, with over a decade of experience, Thomas works as an independent Art Director & Creative Director. He now specializes in French savoir-faire, collaborating with iconic maisons such as Ligne Roset and Christian Louboutin to craft refined, meaningful campaigns that celebrate heritage, quality, and above all, passion.

In addition to his advertising career, Thomas Defert is the co-author and co-director of The Last Horizon, a 90-minute documentary that delves into the intertwined lives of three family members in a Senegalese fishing village, exploring their relationships, struggles, and shared legacy as they face the changing tides of politics and the challenges of passing down their traditions. 

The Last Horizon is produced by the French production company ELDA PRODUCTION and is supported by CNC, EUROPE MEDIA CREATIVE, and PROCIREP.

Thomas also has a strong passion for photography, a passion that began during his early days as an assistant to the renowned still life photographer Bart Oomes in Amsterdam. Since 2024, Thomas has had the privilege of having his work sponsored by the famous German photographic institution Leica.