I am a versatile graphic designer with 15 years of experience shaping visual identities, typography, digital media, and print production. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clean, impactful design that communicates clearly and beautifully across both digital and print formats. Over the years I've delivered brand systems for fashion, restaurants, recreation, and e-commerce. I excel at creating scalable brand formats, branding assets, logos, and UI elements, and I thrive in collaborative environments from concept to final production.

Kevin Thomas

I am a versatile graphic designer with 15 years of experience shaping visual identities, typography, digital media, and print production. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clean, impactful design that communicates clearly and beautifully across both digital and print formats. Over the years I've delivered brand systems for fashion, restaurants, recreation, and e-commerce. I excel at creating scalable brand formats, branding assets, logos, and UI elements, and I thrive in collaborative environments from concept to final production.

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I am a versatile graphic designer with 15 years of experience shaping visual identities, typography, digital media, and print production. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clean, impactful design that communicates clearly and beautifully across both digital and print formats.

Over the years I’ve delivered brand systems for fashion, restaurants, recreation, and e-commerce. I excel at creating scalable brand formats, branding assets, logos, and UI elements, and I thrive in collaborative environments from concept to final production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Cummings Centre
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed all graphic advertising for 350+ programs and events, targeting a 50+ senior demographic. Established and enforced comprehensive brand standards across marketing campaigns on websites, social media, email, newspapers, and large-format signage. Independently managed in-house photography, video editing, and animation needs.
Owner, Manager, Chef at Cafe Rose De Lima
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Transformed an existing establishment into a highly-rated, community-focused brunch cafe. Developed and implemented a cohesive brand identity and service standard spanning promotional materials to plating and service delivery. Maintained high food quality and kitchen efficiency through constructive team management in a high-volume environment.
Performer, Teacher, Writer, Director at Circus Arts
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2012
Touring North America for ten years as a professional performer and instructor (trapeze, juggling, character animation). Led the creative process by writing and directing original acts, taking full creative control over multiple productions. Taught a range of circus disciplines to students of varying ages.
Art Director & Manager at Inprint
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Established the Art Department, overseeing color matching and separating in Photoshop and Illustrator, print quality monitoring. Streamlined workflow from client acquisition through to final production and delivery by developing a comprehensive Tachpack System, reducing print errors by 65%. Led staff training and moderated conflict resolution to maintain a high-standard production environment, reducing employee turnover while increasing output.
Graphic & Product Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Develop comprehensive visual identities and logos for clients in fashion, academia, and restaurants. Execute end-to-end design projects from conceptualization to final production in a home studio capable of print, die-cutting, screen printing and carpentry.

Education

Graphic Design at Dawson College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Marketing & Business Administration at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Diploma at Dawson College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Diploma at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Graphic Design at Dawson College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Marketing & Business Admin at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
DEC in Graphic Design at Dawson College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Marketing & Business Administration at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet