I'm a Creative and versatile Senior Art Director focused on standout design, illustration, and brand campaigns. I excel at concept development, digital and print production, and leading teams to deliver under tight deadlines.\n\nMy work blends craft with strategy to create engaging, memorable experiences across B2B and consumer brands. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring a hands-on, friendly approach to every project.

Paul Ainsworth

I'm a Creative and versatile Senior Art Director focused on standout design, illustration, and brand campaigns. I excel at concept development, digital and print production, and leading teams to deliver under tight deadlines.\n\nMy work blends craft with strategy to create engaging, memorable experiences across B2B and consumer brands. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring a hands-on, friendly approach to every project.

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I’m a Creative and versatile Senior Art Director focused on standout design, illustration, and brand campaigns. I excel at concept development, digital and print production, and leading teams to deliver under tight deadlines.\n\nMy work blends craft with strategy to create engaging, memorable experiences across B2B and consumer brands. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring a hands-on, friendly approach to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director at Telus
March 1, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Delivered 20+ custom illustrations for B2B sales collateral across Mining, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Oil & Gas industries. Developed artwork used in nationwide print, web, and social media campaigns.
Art Director at LG2
September 1, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Created visual concepts and activations in collaboration with copywriters. Designed pitch decks, social content, and video shoot concepts for YZD and OCS (Ontario Cannabis Store).
Art Director at University Health Network Foundation
October 1, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Optimized creative processes and improved studio workflows. Delivered print and digital creative, while advising stakeholders on best practices.
Senior Designer at Porter Airlines
June 1, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Expanded the airline’s visual identity through custom illustration. Designed and launched digital campaigns including email, banners, and social media.
Senior Art Director at Cineplex Digital Media
February 1, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Directed storyboards, space renderings, and animations for clients including RBC and LCBO. Led creative development of digital signage and interactive experiences.
Senior Art Director at Icon Digital Production
July 1, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Managed digital campaigns for Sobeys, Clarins, Home Depot, and University of Guelph. Supervised junior designers and collaborated with 3D and animation teams.
Senior Art Director at TouchBistro
October 1, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Spearheaded annual reports, event branding, and social media campaigns. Directed photo shoots and supervised creative production.
Art Director at Telus
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Delivered 20+ custom illustrations for B2B sales collateral across Mining, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Oil & Gas industries. Developed artwork used in nationwide print, web, and social media campaigns. Contract.
Art Director at LG2
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Created visual concepts and activations in collaboration with copywriters. Designed pitch decks, social content, and video shoot concepts for YZD and OCS (Ontario Cannabis Store). Contract.
Art Director at University Health Network Foundation
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Optimized creative processes and improved studio workflows. Delivered print and digital creative, while advising stakeholders on best practices. Contract.
Senior Designer at Porter Airlines
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Expanded the airline’s visual identity through custom illustration. Designed and launched digital campaigns (email, banners, social media). Contract.
Senior Art Director at Cineplex Digital Media
February 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Directed storyboards, space renderings, and animations for clients including RBC and LCBO. Led creative development of digital signage and interactive experiences. Contract.
Senior Art Director at Icon Digital Production
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Managed digital campaigns for Sobeys, Clarins, Home Depot, and University of Guelph. Supervised junior designers and collaborated with 3D and animation teams.
Senior Art Director at TouchBistro
October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Spearheaded annual reports, event branding, and social media campaigns. Directed photo shoots and supervised creative production.
Art Director at Telus
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Delivered 20+ custom illustrations for B2B sales collateral across Mining, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Oil & Gas industries. Developed artwork used in nationwide print, web, and social media campaigns.
Art Director at LG2
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Created visual concepts and activations in collaboration with copywriters. Designed pitch decks, social content, and video shoot concepts for YZD and OCS (Ontario Cannabis Store).
Art Director at University Health Network Foundation
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Optimized creative processes and improved studio workflows. Delivered print and digital creative, while advising stakeholders on best practices.
Senior Designer at Porter Airlines
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Expanded the airline’s visual identity through custom illustration. Designed and launched digital campaigns (email, banners, social media).
Senior Art Director at Cineplex Digital Media
February 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Directed storyboards, space renderings, and animations for clients including RBC and LCBO. Led creative development of digital signage and interactive experiences.
Senior Art Director at Icon Digital Production
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Managed digital campaigns for Sobeys, Clarins, Home Depot, and University of Guelph. Supervised junior designers and collaborated with 3D and animation teams.
Senior Art Director at TouchBistro
October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Spearheaded annual reports, event branding, and social media campaigns. Directed photo shoots and supervised creative production.
Art Director at Telus
March 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Delivered 20+ custom illustrations for B2B sales collateral across Mining, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Oil & Gas industries. Developed artwork used in nationwide print, web, and social media campaigns.
Art Director at LG2
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Created visual concepts and activations in collaboration with copywriters. Designed pitch decks, social content, and video shoot concepts for YZD and OCS (Ontario Cannabis Store).
Art Director at University Health Network Foundation
October 31, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Optimized creative processes and improved studio workflows. Delivered print and digital creative, while advising stakeholders on best practices.
Senior Designer at Porter Airlines
June 30, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Expanded the airline’s visual identity through custom illustration. Designed and launched digital campaigns (email, banners, social media).
Senior Art Director at Cineplex Digital Media
February 28, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Directed storyboards, space renderings, and animations for clients including RBC and LCBO. Led creative development of digital signage and interactive experiences.
Senior Art Director at Icon Digital Production
July 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Managed digital campaigns for Sobeys, Clarins, Home Depot, and University of Guelph. Supervised junior designers and collaborated with 3D and animation teams.
Senior Art Director at TouchBistro
October 31, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Spearheaded annual reports, event branding, and social media campaigns. Directed photo shoots and supervised creative production.
Art Director at Telus
March 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Delivered 20+ custom illustrations for B2B sales collateral across Mining, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Oil & Gas industries. Developed artwork used in nationwide print, web, and social media campaigns.
Art Director at LG2
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Created visual concepts and activations in collaboration with copywriters. Designed pitch decks, social content, and video shoot concepts for YZD and OCS (Ontario Cannabis Store).
Art Director at University Health Network Foundation
October 31, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Optimized creative processes and improved studio workflows. Delivered print and digital creative, while advising stakeholders on best practices.
Senior Designer at Porter Airlines
June 30, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Expanded the airline’s visual identity through custom illustration. Designed and launched digital campaigns (email, banners, social media).
Senior Art Director at Cineplex Digital Media
February 28, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Directed storyboards, space renderings, and animations for clients including RBC and LCBO. Led creative development of digital signage and interactive experiences.
Senior Art Director at Icon Digital Production
July 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Managed digital campaigns for Sobeys, Clarins, Home Depot, and University of Guelph. Supervised junior designers and collaborated with 3D and animation teams.
Senior Art Director at TouchBistro
October 31, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Spearheaded annual reports, event branding, and social media campaigns. Directed photo shoots and supervised creative production.

Education

Associates Diploma at Ontario College of Art And Design University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
Associates Diploma (AOCAD) at Ontario College of Art And Design University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Associates Diploma (AOCAD) at Ontario College of Art And Design University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Associates Diploma (AOCAD), Communication And Design at Ontario College of Art And Design University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Associate Diploma (AOCAD) at Ontario College of Art And Design University (OCADU)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Agriculture & Mining
    paper Canadian Tire

    Agency: Taxi Canada - Toronto

    Invited to collaborate with TAXI on multiple Canadian Tire projects requiring design, illustration, and digital expertise

    Created a comprehensive style book for the “Tested for Life in Canada” campaign that is still in use more than a decade later

    Art directed, designed, and illustrated branding systems for all Canadian Tire stores nationwide

    Developed iconography, branding guidelines, and logos to support in-store campaigns, packaging, and social media

    Worked closely with clients, creative directors, and production designers to oversee rollout and ensure consistency across touchpoints

    Designed an experiential maple leaf sculpture made from large hockey sticks, displayed at Canadian Tire’s South Edmonton location and hoisted as a centerpiece activation

    Contributed to national branding activations that strengthened Canadian Tire’s identity and consumer trust

    Royal Canadian Mint – Canada 150 Collector’s Edition

    Designed the Canada 150 commemorative 10-cent coin and collector’s edition bill, distributed to more than 2 million Canadians

    Collaborated with the Royal Canadian Mint to create an iconic design celebrating Canada’s history and identity

    Delivered a piece of collectible design work that reached a national audience and became part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebration