Creative Director and Project Manager with over 30 years of experience building transformative branding and communication programs. I translate clients’ needs into successful campaigns, with a focus on reports, brochures, brand identities, and websites—supporting goals and budgets from inception through completion. Known for strong attention to detail, reliable project management, and creative direction, I deliver consistent quality across design, typesetting, and digital marketing. Outside of work, I enjoy pottery, yoga, and DIY home projects, and I’m a single mother to two teenagers.…

Caren Thomas

PRO

Creative Director and Project Manager with over 30 years of experience building transformative branding and communication programs. I translate clients’ needs into successful campaigns, with a focus on reports, brochures, brand identities, and websites—supporting goals and budgets from inception through completion. Known for strong attention to detail, reliable project management, and creative direction, I deliver consistent quality across design, typesetting, and digital marketing. Outside of work, I enjoy pottery, yoga, and DIY home projects, and I’m a single mother to two teenagers.…

Available to hire

Creative Director and Project Manager with over 30 years of experience building transformative branding and communication programs. I translate clients’ needs into successful campaigns, with a focus on reports, brochures, brand identities, and websites—supporting goals and budgets from inception through completion.

Known for strong attention to detail, reliable project management, and creative direction, I deliver consistent quality across design, typesetting, and digital marketing. Outside of work, I enjoy pottery, yoga, and DIY home projects, and I’m a single mother to two teenagers.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Principal at Bus Stop Design + Communications
September 21, 2004 - Present
Bus Stop Design is a full-service design studio in Toronto, Canada. We offer soup-to-nuts design – including branding, websites, brochures, annual reports, social media promotions, and the list goes on – all with boutique style. That is to say, we offer Big Studio Service without the heavy price tag and over-staffing.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours at York University
September 1, 1989 - May 1, 1992

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Government, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Agriculture & Mining, Healthcare, Other
    Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries

    Bus Stop’s work with Mount Pleasant Group spanned nearly a decade. In that time, we worked yearly on their annual review, as well as produced special projects such as the commemorative Victoria Cross book, as well as redesigning their suite of corporate brochures.

    Each project is approached with a fresh eye, adding insight and creativity culminating in the most creative solutions.

    To view elements of this brand, please click [here](https://www.twine.net/signin

    Barrick Gold Corporation Social Responsibility Report

    Bus Stop has had the privilege of working with Barrick over the past 18 years. Projects include, the Corporate Social Responsibility Reports from 2004-2017, the Code of Conduct brochure, the Business Integrity Guide, among others.

    Each project focuses on: Stunning imagery, coupled with poignant stories, transparency in their reporting, all parlayed into beautifully designed internal and external communications.