I am a multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience turning ideas into engaging digital experiences and print materials. As an Art Director, I collaborate closely with stakeholders and leadership to create impactful designs—driven by strategy, storytelling, and a distinct visual style. With a strong foundation in graphic design, I bring that experience into multimedia, crafting seamless user experiences that connect and interact. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business goals into clear design systems and compelling visuals across digital and print. I enjoy guiding teams through complex projects—from concept to production—while maintaining brand integrity and delivering measurable results.

Hansel Marcek

I am a multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience turning ideas into engaging digital experiences and print materials. As an Art Director, I collaborate closely with stakeholders and leadership to create impactful designs—driven by strategy, storytelling, and a distinct visual style. With a strong foundation in graphic design, I bring that experience into multimedia, crafting seamless user experiences that connect and interact. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business goals into clear design systems and compelling visuals across digital and print. I enjoy guiding teams through complex projects—from concept to production—while maintaining brand integrity and delivering measurable results.

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I am a multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years of experience turning ideas into engaging digital experiences and print materials. As an Art Director, I collaborate closely with stakeholders and leadership to create impactful designs—driven by strategy, storytelling, and a distinct visual style. With a strong foundation in graphic design, I bring that experience into multimedia, crafting seamless user experiences that connect and interact.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business goals into clear design systems and compelling visuals across digital and print. I enjoy guiding teams through complex projects—from concept to production—while maintaining brand integrity and delivering measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director / Design Lead at Guerilla Printing
November 1, 2023 - Present
Lead all aspects of design across graphic, web and UI/UX, and branding. Transform print requests into comprehensive digital campaigns; lead two internal designers; provide strategic guidance on transitioning between digital and print; maintain brand consistency across client materials; develop innovative, multi-purpose designs for print and digital platforms.
Lead Designer in UX/UI, Graphic & Web at Rank Media Agency
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Lead designer in UX, UI and graphic/web design; collaborate with stakeholders to deliver integrated campaigns; manage front-end website initiatives; present weekly progress to clients and team.
Senior UX, Web & Graphic Designer at Hawke Media Agency
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Senior designer delivering UX, web and graphic design; work with Marketing, Sales and Product Managers to drive impactful campaigns across digital channels.
Senior UX, Web & Graphic Designer at Aviso Wealth Inc. (formerly NEI Investments)
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Senior UX/Web/Graphic Designer; contributed to front-end website initiatives; collaborated with internal stakeholders; designed digital campaigns and assets for mutual funds.
Senior Multimedia Designer at NEI Investments
April 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018
Designed multimedia assets and campaigns; led design initiatives; created design systems and style guides for digital and print.
Intermediate Graphic Designer and Webmaster at La Capitale Financial
March 1, 2010 - October 1, 2014
Graphic design and webmaster duties; contributed to print and digital campaigns; maintained online assets.
User Interface Designer at Virgin Gaming (E-sports)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
UI design for gaming product; collaborated with CDs and developers to deliver high-quality visuals.

Education

Creative Director Certificate at Miami Ad School
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Certified User Experience Designer and Researcher at Akendi Inc.
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Project Management Certificate at University of Toronto
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Graphic Design Diploma + Post Grad in Digital Media at George Brown College
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2003

Qualifications

Creative Director Certificate
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Certified User Experience Designer and Researcher
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other