BRAINMETAL DESIGN   |   FREELANCE

Aug 2006 – present   |   TORONTO
Specializing in art direction, design and production of complete branding packages that successfully maximize exposure to target markets, various publications, packaging and hard goods. Clients include: CEO.CA, BelAir Capital Ventures, InstarAGF, TD Bank, EQAO, Oxford Properties, BMO, Bhang Cannabis, LA Kush, Kairos Pharma, EnerDynamic EHT, Humber College, University of Toronto and Marley Coffee.

 

KINGSDALE ADVISORS   |   CREATIVE DIRECTOR

July 2017 – Feb 2020   |   TORONTO
Developed rebranding package for financial services firm specializing in proxy fights and mergers. Included marketing and circulation collateral, annual report, website and social media design in addition launching a creative division which included print and digital projects for hospitality, CPG and other financial services firms.

 

CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION   |   ART DIRECTOR - REBRANDING

Mar 2008 – May 2009   |   VANCOUVER
Developed post-merger rebranding package for national credit union, including creation of brand standards, design and production of website and marketing collateral, and redesign of bimonthly trade magazine.

 

SMARTDESIGN GROUP   |   LEAD DESIGNER - REBRANDING

Apr 2007 – Mar 2008   |   VANCOUVER
Developed rebranding package for interior design firm, including redesign and production of brand standards, proposal materials and templates for use in marketing to international retail clients.

 

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FREELANCE CONTRACTS  |  SENIOR DESIGNER

 

Vancouver Lifestyles Magazine

Sept 2006 – Jan 2007  |  VANCOUVER

Responsible for art direction, design and production for monthly publication including selection of all visual contributors and liaison with the printer.

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Coastlines Creative

Dec 2005 – July 2006  |  VANCOUVER

Responsible for design and execution of a variety of projects including branding, corporate collateral and packaging design.

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OP Media

Oct 2005 – Nov 2005  |  VANCOUVER

Design and production for bimonthly trade publications specific to travel and the environment.

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Serengeti Design

Sept 2005 – Oct 2005  |  VANCOUVER

Cover ‘leave’ of Art Director. Manage, design and communicate with existing client work.

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NUVO MAGAZINE   |   ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Oct 2001 – Jun 2005 / September 2000– October 2001   |   VANCOUVER
Responsible for design and production of magazine issues, including selection and direction of photographers and illustrators, and press check approvals. Designed and produced marketing and circulation collateral, and advertising for luxury brand clients. Undertook update redesign of overall magazine look and feel.