Creative Director and graphic design professional with 20+ years across broadcast, brand identity, print, digital, UI/UX, and AI-assisted production, including building an entire TV network from scratch. Known for keeping brand standards tight while collaborating across teams, agencies, and platforms. Currently freelancing as part of a boutique studio focused on brand identity and visual communications. I help businesses turn first impressions into consistent, platform-ready design systems—supported by modern AI workflows and production-ready execution.

Steve Duncan

Creative Director and graphic design professional with 20+ years across broadcast, brand identity, print, digital, UI/UX, and AI-assisted production, including building an entire TV network from scratch. Known for keeping brand standards tight while collaborating across teams, agencies, and platforms. Currently freelancing as part of a boutique studio focused on brand identity and visual communications. I help businesses turn first impressions into consistent, platform-ready design systems—supported by modern AI workflows and production-ready execution.

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Creative Director and graphic design professional with 20+ years across broadcast, brand identity, print, digital, UI/UX, and AI-assisted production, including building an entire TV network from scratch. Known for keeping brand standards tight while collaborating across teams, agencies, and platforms.

Currently freelancing as part of a boutique studio focused on brand identity and visual communications. I help businesses turn first impressions into consistent, platform-ready design systems—supported by modern AI workflows and production-ready execution.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director / Freelance Designer at Self Employed (Lula Creative)
April 1, 2026 - Present
Provides independent graphic design, brand identity, art direction, and creative direction across print, digital, UI/UX, and motion graphics. Founder of Lula Creative, a boutique studio specializing in brand identity and visual communications for small and mid-sized businesses. Open to full-time, contract, and project-based work (remote, hybrid, or on-site in Edmonton).
Creative Director / Freelance Designer at Self Employed
April 1, 2026 - Present
Providing independent graphic design, brand identity, art direction, and creative direction services across print, digital, UI/UX, motion graphics, and more. Founder of Lula Creative, a boutique design studio specializing in brand identity and visual communications for small and mid-sized businesses. Open to full-time, contract, and project-based opportunities — remote, hybrid, or on-site in Edmonton.
Graphic Designer at Arctic Spas (Blue Falls Manufacturing)
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
Owned all creative across print, digital, social media, signage, trade show displays, and brand standards for a premium hot tub brand. Sole in-house designer for part of my time there; later part of a small team where everyone took projects from brief to delivery. Led development of a new product brochure balancing technical detail with the aspirational feel a premium brand demands. Managed day-to-day relationships with external agencies, printers, and production partners.
Art Director at Levven
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Contract Art Director responsible for all creative — graphic design, branding, video, and social media — for a smart home technology company. Built and rolled out brand standards during a focused engagement, running alongside Squrl Design.
Owner / Creative Director at Squrl Design
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Founded and operated boutique design studio serving small businesses with brand identity, print, and digital design. Focused on brand development work where first impressions matter most — defining how small businesses look and present themselves.
Creative Director at Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
Led all creative across a portfolio of sports and entertainment properties including Fight Network, GameTV, Roto Experts, and Impact Wrestling. Built and launched FNTSY Sports Network from the ground up — including full network branding, complex on-air interface design, and all supporting creative assets. Brand creation and rollout across broadcast, digital, and print — making sure everything held together across every platform. Motion graphics, show packages, and promotional materials — from concept through production. Worked directly with advertisers and sponsors on branded content and partnership creative.
Broadcast & Graphic Designer at CTV
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2008
Designed broadcast graphics and on-air creative for a major Canadian television network, including eTalk Daily and Oscars coverage. Produced motion graphics, lower thirds, show packages, and promotional materials across sports and entertainment programming.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English Language & Literature at The University of Western Ontario
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993
Bachelor of Arts (English Language & Literature) at The University of Western Ontario
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services