Innovative graphic design professional with 10+ years of experience providing creative design and production services for agencies, in-house marketing departments and design studios. Proven track record in applying AODA standards, corporate branding, social media, print, POS, signage, long format documents and powerpoint presentations. Skilled in various design and business software, including Workfont, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Demonstrated a creative ability, a keen eye for detail, and an understanding of the most recent design trends. Excellent interpersonal and vendor relations skills.

Michael Korba

Innovative graphic design professional with 10+ years of experience providing creative design and production services for agencies, in-house marketing departments and design studios. Proven track record in applying AODA standards, corporate branding, social media, print, POS, signage, long format documents and powerpoint presentations. Skilled in various design and business software, including Workfont, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Demonstrated a creative ability, a keen eye for detail, and an understanding of the most recent design trends. Excellent interpersonal and vendor relations skills.

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Innovative graphic design professional with 10+ years of experience providing creative design and production services for agencies, in-house marketing departments and design studios. Proven track record in applying AODA standards, corporate branding, social media, print, POS, signage, long format documents and powerpoint presentations. Skilled in various design and business software, including Workfont, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Demonstrated a creative ability, a keen eye for detail, and an understanding of the most recent design trends. Excellent interpersonal and vendor relations skills.

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Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Manulife John Hancock
June 30, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Provided design and production services, specializing in AODA compliance, for marketing rebranding related to consumer retirement and wealth products. Developed various marketing materials including brochures, data sheets, digital ads, and web content for Canadian and American markets.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Manulife John Hancock
June 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Provided design and production services and AODA compliance for corporate re-branding of marketing material. Created various marketing pieces including brochures, data sheets, graphs, digital ads, web content for consumer retirement and wealth products. Worked with a team using Jira and Workfont for project management.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Manulife John Hancock
June 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Provided design and production services with AODA standards for Canadian and American corporate marketing material; created marketing pieces including brochures, data sheets, graphs/charts, digital ads and web content for retirement and wealth products.
Senior Graphic Designer - Project Work at Project Work (Ongoing)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Ongoing project work providing design and production services for multiple clients including Manulife John Hancock, Metrolinx, Holman Design, Polar Racking Inc., RBC Wealth Management, GM Truck Division and Walmart. Responsibilities include re-branding, branding, display graphics, signage, digital content and PowerPoint presentations, with focus on meeting AODA accessibility standards.
Senior Graphic Designer (Project Work) at Project Work (Freelance)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance senior graphic designer providing branding, print and digital design; responsible for AODA-compliant marketing materials, corporate PowerPoint design, signage, and digital content for clients including Manulife John Hancock, Metrolinx, Holman Design, Polar Racking, RBC Wealth Management, GM Truck Division, and Walmart.
Senior Graphic Designer at Project Work
July 1, 2023 - Present
Ongoing contract work involving re-branding and design for retirement and wealth investment marketing at Manulife John Hancock; corporate PowerPoint design and animation for Metrolinx; display graphics and signage production for Holman Design; branding, print, signage, and digital content for Polar Racking Inc.; print and digital design for RBC Wealth Management; social media ad design and production for GM Truck Division; impactful vehicle fleet wrap design for various clients; and in-store signage design for Walmart.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
June 30, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Delivered digital design solutions for onboarding new wealth advisors including social media advertising, web and motion content, advisor branding, newsletters, events, and email marketing. Led conceptual design efforts for Wellington-Altus rebranding covering typography, colour palette, logo, document templates, and PowerPoint presentations to refresh corporate image. Supported Canadian and American corporate rebranding efforts applying AODA standards, creating brochures, sell sheets, graphs, digital ads, and web content. Collaborated with a close-knit team using Jira and Workfront project management systems.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
June 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Provided digital design solutions for onboarding new wealth advisors, including social media advertising, web and motion content, advisor branding, newsletters and events. Contributed to the rebranding exploration by refining typography, colour, logo and document templates; ensured strong corporate image alignment and accessibility standards.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
June 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Provided digital design solutions for onboarding of new wealth advisors via social media advertising (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X), web and motion content, advisor branding, newsletters, events and email marketing. Contributed to the Wellington-Altus rebranding including typography, color palette, logo, document templates and PowerPoint presentations; corporate image refresh.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (Contract) at Oliver Agency
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Created social media content for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X, as well as print content for Acrisure Insurance Inc. Developed advertising campaigns, corporate presentations, brochures, sell sheets, storyboards, brand identities, icons, emails, web, and motion content. Collaborated as a team member representing internal and external stakeholders advocating brand excellence across media.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (contract) at Oliver Agency
December 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Provided social media content for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and print content for Acrisure Insurance Inc. Developed advertising campaigns, corporate presentations, brochures, sell sheets, storyboards, brand identities, icons, emails and web and motion content. Collaborative member of Acrisure Insurance AOR team.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Oliver Agency
December 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Provided social media content for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X, and print content for Acrisure Insurance Inc; developed advertising campaigns, corporate presentations, brochures, sell sheets, storyboards, brand identities, icons, emails and web/motion content.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (Contract) at Sun Life Canada
December 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Provided design and production support for external stakeholders including insurance brokers. Collaborated on internal marketing initiatives involving social media, outdoor signage, advertising, video content, and corporate presentations.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (contract) at Sun Life Canada
December 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025
Design and production support for external stakeholders including insurance brokers. Collaborated with marketing on internal initiatives including social media, outdoor signage and advertising, video content and corporate presentations.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Sun Life Canada
December 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025
Design and production support for external stakeholders including insurance brokers; collaborated with marketing on social media, outdoor signage, advertising, video content and corporate presentations.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (Contract) at Marks, Division of SGS
December 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Led re-branding project from GE Healthcare to Cytiva Life Sciences, producing corporate presentations, brochures, data sheets, and digital ads following acquisition. Delivered software training and branding support to design staff.
Senior Graphic/ Digital Designer (contract) at Marks, Division of SGS
December 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Re-brand of GE Healthcare to Cytiva Life Sciences including corporate presentations, brochures, data sheets and digital ads. Provided software instruction and branding support to other design staff.
Senior Graphic/ Digital Designer at Marks, Division of SGS
December 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Re-brand of GE Healthcare to Cytiva Life Sciences including corporate presentations, brochures, data sheets and digital ads; provided software instruction and branding support to other design staff.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (Contract) at Aviva Insurance
April 30, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Provided design services for internal corporate and consumer communications. Collaborated closely with product managers, senior management, and strategic teams to simplify systems and templates.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (contract) at Aviva Insurance
April 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Provided design services for internal corporate and consumer communications. Worked closely with product managers, senior management and strategic teams to simplify systems and templates.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Aviva Insurance
April 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Design services for internal corporate and consumer communications; collaborated with product managers and strategic teams to simplify systems and templates.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (Contract) at Desjardins Insurance
April 30, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Managed the re-branding of State Farm Canada marketing assets to Desjardins Insurance following acquisition. Conducted extensive research and sourced stock photography meeting new brand requirements.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (contract) at Desjardins Insurance
April 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025
Re-brand of State Farm Canada to Desjardins Insurance marketing assets as a result of company acquisition. Extensive stock photography research and handling brand assets for the new brand.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Desjardins Insurance
April 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025
Re-brand of State Farm Canada to Desjardins Insurance marketing assets; extensive stock photography research as part of branding.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (Contract) at Various Agencies and Clients
March 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Performed journeyman design and production artist roles for clients including Bank of Montreal and McKenzie Investments.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (contract) at Various Agencies and Clients
March 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Journeyman designer and production artist for various clients including financial institutions Bank of Montreal and McKenzie Investments.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at Various Agencies and Clients
March 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Journeyman designer and production artist for clients including Bank of Montreal and McKenzie Investments.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (Contract) at ST. Regis Crystal
November 30, 2013 - September 3, 2025
Managed internal design studio of 3 to 5 designers and an in-house photography studio. Responsible for design and production of product catalogs, flyers, product design mock-ups, and email marketing.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer (contract) at ST. Regis Crystal
November 1, 2013 - September 10, 2025
Managed an internal design studio of 3 to 5 designers and an in-house photography studio. Responsible for design and production of product catalogues/flyers, product design and mock-ups, email marketing.
Senior Graphic/Digital Designer at ST. Regis Crystal
November 1, 2013 - September 10, 2025
Managed an internal design studio of 3-5 designers and an in-house photography studio; designed and produced product catalogues/flyers, product design and mock-ups, and email marketing.

Education

Bachelor of Design (BDes) at Ontario College of Art
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
BDes at Ontario College of Art
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

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Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet