Creative director and senior designer with 30+ years of experience across brand identity, web and print design, production, and IT systems support. Leads teams, partners with international stakeholders, and delivers end-to-end visual solutions from concept through production. Brings deep expertise in branding and digital design, including web development and pre-press/print oversight, supported by hands-on IT troubleshooting, hardware/software configuration, and network administration experience across multiple organizations.

Ricardo L. Beckles

Creative director and senior designer with 30+ years of experience across brand identity, web and print design, production, and IT systems support. Leads teams, partners with international stakeholders, and delivers end-to-end visual solutions from concept through production. Brings deep expertise in branding and digital design, including web development and pre-press/print oversight, supported by hands-on IT troubleshooting, hardware/software configuration, and network administration experience across multiple organizations.

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Creative director and senior designer with 30+ years of experience across brand identity, web and print design, production, and IT systems support. Leads teams, partners with international stakeholders, and delivers end-to-end visual solutions from concept through production.

Brings deep expertise in branding and digital design, including web development and pre-press/print oversight, supported by hands-on IT troubleshooting, hardware/software configuration, and network administration experience across multiple organizations.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Maple Craft Inc.
January 1, 2018 - Present
Supervise and mentor 3 junior designers and web developers. Lead concept and branding development for new product lines. Liaise with overseas subsidiaries to streamline product development. Design web assets, brochures, business cards, logos, and broader visual identity; also handle product photography for advertising and web applications. Oversee pre-press, proofreading, and final print production. Provide hardware/software troubleshooting and configure custom systems.
Senior Graphic Designer & IT Specialist at RGR Canada Inc.
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Lead concept and branding development across a multi-business group. Develop websites for several companies within the group. Manage liaisons with overseas subsidiaries on product development. Deliver a complete design suite including web, print, logos, and marketing collateral. Provide IT hardware/software support and build/manage systems.
Freelance Graphic & Web Designer / IT Technician
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Manage full client lifecycle including proposals, drafts, pricing, and presentations. Deliver web and print design for a broad client base. Build, repair, and troubleshoot computer systems for clients.
Senior Graphic & Web Designer at IdeaStudio Inc.
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Oversee final artwork approval and guide junior graphic artists. Deliver web pages, brochures, business cards, and logos. Conduct client consultations and interpret concepts into production-ready designs.
Graphic & Web Designer at Envision Visual Communications Inc.
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Design web pages, brochures, business cards, and logos. Handle final layout, pre-press, and proofreading for print production.
Computer Network Administrator at G.E.D. Consulting Group
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Build, install, and maintain servers and workstations. Manage software migration and implement point-of-sale system changes. Diagnose and resolve hardware/software conflicts.
Manager & Senior Graphic Designer at RoscoTees / Summagraphix
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Manage daily operations of the Summagraphix division. Drive new business development and client acquisition. Approve pricing and final artwork; mentor junior designers and guide delivery of signage/graphics.
Junior Graphic Designer at RoscoTees / Summagraphix
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Create signs, banners, stickers, vehicle graphics, and number plates. Design and install custom vehicle graphics and interior store displays.

Education

at Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Retail, Education