About us
The studio behind the mascots you love
We are Mascotte+, a creative studio specializing in both digital and physical mascots, from animated 3D characters to high-quality costumes that bring brands to life.
Who we are
Founded in France over twelve years ago by Steve Knafou, the company has grown internationally with two new offices: one in Calgary, Canada (opened in 2022), and the most recent one in New York, USA (opened in 2024).
Our mission is to help brands, schools and organizations create mascots that inspire emotion, engagement and connection, both online and in the real world.
Our philosophy
Our priority is to deliver a premium-level experience regardless of the client’s budget. This means responding quickly, being helpful at every step, and applying all client feedback with care, even on lower-ticket projects. Our goal is to create a VIP experience at non-VIP prices.
What makes us different
Mascotte+ takes a fully integrated approach to mascots. Unlike traditional companies that focus only on digital or on costume manufacturing, Mascotte+ covers the entire creative and production process.
Our expertise allows brands to create a cohesive mascot identity across all marketing channels: TV, social media, live events and merchandise.
Inside the workshop
The team
America’s most trusted mascot makers, born in France.
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Steve Knafou
Creative Director & Founder
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Bastien Krekelberg
Project Manager
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Jeremy Sagalyn
Project Manager
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Julia Chaix
3D Character Supervisor
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Victor Fajardo
Production Director
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Mr. Plus
Honorary President
- 10+ years of experience in mascot creation
- 200+ unique mascots for 200+ happy clients
- 3 offices: Paris, New York and Calgary
Our mascots appear on TV, at trade shows and at sporting events.
Let’s create your mascot
Tell us about your project: we answer every request personally.
Steve KnafouFounder & Creative Director
Our offices
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New York
160 W 97th St
New York, NY 10025
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Paris
132 rue Saint-Maur
75011 Paris
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Calgary
618 5th Av SW
Calgary, T2P 0M7
Canada