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Gord Bruce

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I'm an experienced apparel graphic designer with a strong knowledge of embellishment techniques and specifications, proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and a quick learner who can adapt to new tools and…

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I’m an experienced apparel graphic designer with a strong knowledge of embellishment techniques and specifications, proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and a quick learner who can adapt to new tools and workflows.

I’ve contributed creatively to a range of brands across lifestyle and performance categories, and I’m adept at collaborating with cross-functional product development teams to ensure design feasibility from concept to production.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 6 roles

Graphic Developer (Apparel) · Reigning ChampJan 2018 – Dec 2025 · 8 yrs

Owned graphic development after creative handover to production; prepared artwork specifications for domestic and offshore vendors; developed strike-offs, salesman samples, and conducted testing; routinely visited domestic screen printers and embroiderers; tracked and managed all apparel and accessories graphics.

Designer/IllustratorJan 2017 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs

Consulted with Design Department in-house and worked remotely; contributed to Lifestyle, Kid's, and Backcountry lines; created original illustrations and applied graphics; refined pre-existing illustrations and applied graphics.

Art Department LeadJan 2016 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs

Assumed all Art Department responsibilities; reviewed strike-offs and communicated instructions; prepared artwork specifications for proprietary fabrics; collaborated with various departments to resolve production issues; managed and organized artwork files through PLM software (WFX).

Textile/Graphic DesignerJan 2011 – Dec 2015 · 5 yrs
Graphic DesignerJan 2009 – Dec 2011 · 3 yrs
Designer / ArtworkJan 2003 – Dec 2009 · 7 yrs

Certifications and awards

Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration (IDEA)1999 – 2002

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