Packaging and Retail Activations designer with over 28 years of combined experience in Retail displays (temporary & permanent) and Tradeshow/Mall Activation displays. Structural engineering & Graphic design capabilities.

Brian Johnston

Packaging and Retail Activations designer with over 28 years of combined experience in Retail displays (temporary & permanent) and Tradeshow/Mall Activation displays. Structural engineering & Graphic design capabilities.

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Packaging and Retail Activations designer with over 28 years of combined experience in Retail displays (temporary & permanent) and Tradeshow/Mall Activation displays.
Structural engineering & Graphic design capabilities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at DE519N, Brussels ON
January 1, 2016 - Present
Responsible for structural design and graphic design work as owner of the company.
Yard Worker / Small Driver at McDonalds Home Hardware, Brussels ON
January 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Performed yard work, order picking, and delivery driving using a small truck fleet.
Structural Designer [Contracted] at Simpson Print / B2 Signs & Events
March 1, 2024 - Present
Provided structural design for retail packaging and tradeshow design, prespress services, and sales representation.
Design Manager [Contracted] at Turn-key Merchandising Solutions Inc, Brampton ON
December 31, 2019 - August 2, 2025
Managed design projects focusing on structural and graphic design as well as project management.
Senior Structural Designer at Menasha, Brampton ON
December 31, 2016 - August 2, 2025
Handled structural design, project management, developed efficiencies through Co-Pack, and oversaw retail program launches.
Senior Structural Designer at Add Ink, Scarborough ON
December 31, 2007 - August 2, 2025
Engaged in structural design projects.
Structural Designer at The Central Group, Mississauga ON
December 31, 2007 - August 2, 2025
Performed structural and graphic design, developed retail program launches, and created innovative concepts and designs.
Owner at DE519N
January 1, 2016 - Present
Owner and operator of DE519N in Brussels, ON, specializing in structural and graphic design. Responsible for delivering innovative design solutions independently since 2016.
Yard Worker / Small Driver at McDonalds Home Hardware
January 31, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Performed yard work and order picking, while also serving as a delivery driver operating a small truck fleet in Brussels, ON.
Structural Designer [Contracted] at Simpson Print / B2 Signs & Events
March 1, 2024 - Present
Contracted as a structural designer focused on retail packaging and tradeshow design. Responsibilities included prespress and sales representation.
Design Manager [Contracted] at Turn-key Merchandising Solutions Inc
January 1, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Managed design projects including structural and graphic design. Oversaw project management efforts to deliver client design solutions for merchandising. Contracted role based in Brampton, ON.
Senior Structural Designer at Menasha
January 1, 2016 - August 20, 2025
Led structural design and project management efforts at Menasha. Developed efficiencies with co-pack processes and launched retail programs to improve client product visibility and market performance.
Senior Structural Designer at Add Ink
December 31, 2007 - August 20, 2025
Senior structural designer role focusing on innovative packaging design at Add Ink in Scarborough, ON.
Structural Designer at The Central Group
January 1, 2007 - August 20, 2025
Developed structural designs and graphic concepts while launching retail programs and creating innovative packaging solutions for clients.
Owner at DE519N
January 1, 2016 - Present
Structural Design; Graphic Design
Yard Worker / Small Driver at McDonalds Home Hardware
January 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Yard Worker, Order Picking; Delivery Driver, Small Truck Fleet
Structural Designer [Contracted] at Simpson Print / B2 Signs & Events
March 1, 2024 - Present
Structural Design (Retail Packaging & Tradeshow Design); Prepress; Sales Representative
Design Manager [Contracted] at Turn-key Merchandising Solutions Inc
January 1, 2019 - October 22, 2025
Structural Design; Graphic Design; Project Management
Senior Structural Designer at Menasha
January 1, 2016 - October 22, 2025
Structural Design; Project Management; Develop efficiencies through Co-Pack; Develop Retail Program launches
Senior Structural Designer at Add Ink
December 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025
Structural Design
Structural Designer at The Central Group
January 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025
Structural Design; Graphic Design; Develop Retail Program launches; Develop innovative concepts/designs
Yard Worker / Small Driver at McDonalds Home Hardware
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Yard work, order picking, and delivery duties in a retail setting.
Structural Designer (Contracted) at Simpson Print / B2 Signs & Events
March 1, 2024 - Present
Structural design for retail packaging and tradeshow design; prepress and sales support.
Design Manager (Contracted) at Turn-key Merchandising Solutions Inc
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Structural design, graphic design, and project management.
Senior Structural Designer at Menasha
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2016
Structural design, project management, and development of efficiencies through Co-Pack; retail program launches.
Structural Designer at The Central Group
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2007
Structural design; graphic design; development of retail program launches; innovative concepts/designs.

Education

Diploma at Humber College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Packaging & Graphic Design at Humber College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
at Humber College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Diploma in Packaging & Graphic Design at Humber College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other