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I'm a brand strategist and visual designer with over a decade of freelance, agency, and in-house experience. I work across brand identity, UI design, photography, and 3D—and I currently teach design at the post-secondary level. I bring a strategic eye to every project and work best when there’s a real problem to solve.…

Jerry Quartz

Brand Strategist, Graphic Designer, Photographer, +4

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I'm a brand strategist and visual designer with over a decade of freelance, agency, and in-house experience. I work across brand identity, UI design, photography, and 3D—and I currently teach design at the post-secondary level. I bring a strategic eye to every project and work best when there’s a real problem to solve.…

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I’m a brand strategist and visual designer with over a decade of freelance, agency, and in-house experience. I work across brand identity, UI design, photography, and 3D—and I currently teach design at the post-secondary level.

I bring a strategic eye to every project and work best when there’s a real problem to solve.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Jerry Quartz Media

September 1, 2012 - Present

Prepared design deliverables for over 60 freelance clients while maintaining professional growth by researching and applying social media trends. Developed marketable assets in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and tools such as Blender, Figma, and Canva. Produced high-quality photos and videos with a DSLR, redesigned and launched websites in coordination with stakeholders, and managed communications and timelines to ensure deadlines were met. Applied client feedback quickly to align deliverables with needs.

Professor (BDes) at Conestoga College

August 1, 2024 - Present

Applied knowledge of current industry trends to develop lectures and hands-on projects guiding students to build industry-ready portfolios. Presented and led planned content on typographic history, classification, type anatomy, page layout, and workshopping in Adobe programs to engage students. Evaluated student progress and mentored portfolio development for future design careers. Managed and instructed classes using effective methodologies to prepare students for success in design with a strong background in presentation, research, and time management.

Graphic Designer at Planitar Inc.

March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Collaborated with a fast-paced hybrid team to complete visuals, develop ad copy, and apply critique for merch campaigns, promotions, social media posts, and web designs. Brainstormed and explained design ideas and decisions for teams and departments. Researched and applied design strategies and trends in social media to match brand voice and market positioning. Updated web assets and created customer stories and blogs while maintaining brand guidelines and ADA compliance.

UI Designer at Major Tom

May 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Created over 200 branded static and motion graphics for clients across various business sectors; optimized content for social channels to boost brand visibility; used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro, XD, and Canva to produce on-brand assets for social, web, and print. Worked collaboratively and independently in a high-volume agency environment; contributed editorial blog posts; managed multiple tasks and deadlines.