TL;DR: World Traveller. Designer and Musician.

About

TL;DR:
World Traveller. Designer and Musician. Almost 2 decades of making things move on screen.

The extended version: I’m a multidisciplinary designer focused on motion, with a Bachelor of Design in graphic design from OCAD University. I realize we all have our own intriguing stories, and I have had the pleasure of being a recording engineer and musician. I had a wild career before transitioning to design roughly 20 years ago. Since then, I’ve owned and operated an international design studio; worked for 3 of Canada’s largest media companies; and lived in New York City, Zurich, and Berlin, where I worked for tech startups and boutique branding agencies. These rich experiences have enabled me to bring a unique global perspective to my work. My skills include illustration, typography, branding, and visual interactive UI design.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Education
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 5 roles

Senior Motion Graphic Designer · The Kitchen (Kraft Heinz)Jul 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Designed and developed motion graphics and digital creative assets for national and international brand campaigns across social and digital platforms. Led video production workflows, including storyboarding, animation, editing, sound integration, and final output preparation. Partnered closely with brand marketing, social, and communications teams to ensure all creative work aligned with corporate brand guidelines and campaign objectives. Prepared final design and motion files for distribution across multiple platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and technical compliance. Contributed to increased engagement and improved production efficiency through scalable motion toolkits.

Lead Motion / Graphic Designer · University of TorontoMar 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Developed motion graphics, videos, digital assets, and print materials in collaboration with Branding and Marketing Communications teams; partnered with Enterprise and Corporate Communications stakeholders to ensure visual consistency. Designed and animated 70+ visual and motion assets for campaigns that promoted education and awareness on digital channels, resulting in a 6% increase in social engagement. Laid out reports, campaign materials, and donor-facing communications in accordance with institutional brand standards. Supported the re-launch of a major university campaign that exceeded timelines by eight years and contributed to $2B in donations, using motion to enhance clarity, consistency, and emotional impact. Participated in project planning meetings and provided regular creative updates to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Creative Director/Lead Product Designer · Health With OApr 2019 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr

Led branding, UX/UI design, and development of marketing materials for a mobile app launch, ensuring consistency across product, content, and marketing touchpoints, resulting in a 7% increase in brand recognition. Directed and produced 60+ educational video modules, overseeing storyboarding, filming coordination, editing, animation, and post-production delivery. Delivered projects ahead of schedule while maintaining high standards of quality and documentation.

Senior Visual Interactive/Lead Branding Designer · Mimi Hearing TechnologiesAug 2017 – Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Senior Designer · FS ParkerSep 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Design — Graphic Design · Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD University)2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 6

Gold Medal Winner, Graphic Design2008
Bronze Medal Winner, ProMaxBDA2010
EUIPO Trademark No. 0179234152018 – 2026
EUIPO Design Patent No. 004679579-00012018 – 2026

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