About us
At WonderKids Studio, we cultivate curiosity, creativity, and keep our childlike spirit alive in everything we do. We create original intellectual properties and offer creative services for the entertainment industry, with a clear mission: to bring inspiring and playful stories to life.
WonderKids Studio is led by Fred Faubert and Julie Cossette, a passionate husband-and-wife team, and proud parents of three amazing girls. Specializing in content creation for kids and preschool audiences, we’ve built a rich expertise in storytelling and visual development over the years.
Driven by our love for creating immersive worlds and innovative concepts, we take a 360° approach to crafting original universes and collaborating on diverse projects. From animation and video games to kids’ apps, toys, and books, our work spans a wide range of creative ventures, fueled by our passion for illustration, animation, video game and character design.
Team
Fred Faubert
A creative and business-minded professional with over 20 years of experience in video games, animation, and the toy industry, Fred is passionate about developing original IPs for the entertainment and kids' markets. With a talent for crafting compelling content that resonates with audiences worldwide, Fred has established a reputation as an industry leader.
As the Founder, President, and Chief Creative Officer of Hibernum, Fred transformed a one-person start-up from an apartment into a thriving 160-person studio, entertaining over 100 million players. His leadership shaped the studio’s creative, artistic, business, and R&D strategies, positioning Hibernum as a recognized name in the industry.
With expertise spanning video games, animation, toys, advertising, and interactive content design, Fred brings fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to every project. His experience includes collaborations with high-profile partners such as Apple, Epic Games, Cartoon Network, Disney, Eidos, Spinmaster, EA Mobile, Konami, Lego, Ubisoft, Megabloks, Mattel, and Warner Bros.
Committed to shaping the future of entertainment and interactive media, Fred leverages extensive expertise to drive the creation of impactful original content and brands. He thrives on collaborating with like-minded, talented individuals who share a passion for innovation and meaningful storytelling.
Julie Cossette
Julie Cossette has been a creative force in kids content design and illustration for nearly 20 years, beginning her career as a 3D artist in the video game industry. She contributed to the success of several iconic Ubisoft games, including Prince of Persia, Myst, Playmobil, Disney’s Jungle Book, and Star Wars. She then transitioned to become a children’s book illustrator and IP creator, crafting delightful visuals for kids’ products and stories.
Through years Julie has built her expertise in creating and developing original character designs and imaginative universes. Julie has collaborated with leading Canadian and international children’s book publishers, including Auzou, Bayard, La Bagnole, Ma Bulle, Cottage Door Press, and Albatros Media. Julie has collaborated on the visual development of multiple brands and illustrated over 100 children’s books. Her work with renowned authors on acclaimed children’s book series illustrate her storytelling abilities and deepened her passion for bringing narratives to life.
In addition to her publishing achievements, she now applies her skills as a visual storyteller and visual development artist and character designer, contributing to the creation of original IP for the TV and entertainment industry.
Throughout her diverse career, Julie’s focus has always been on creating products and experiences filled with color and happiness, aiming to bring a smile to everyone who encounters her art.