I’m a creative, detail-oriented graphic designer with more than fifteen years of experience delivering marketing materials across corporate and client-facing environments. I’ve built expertise in branding, photography, print production, pre-production, and digital marketing, and I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand, results-driven work. I’m passionate about elevating brand visibility and driving business growth through thoughtful, innovative design that communicates clearly across print, digital, and social channels. I excel at managing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering accessible, high-quality materials that align with strategic goals.

Brett Hill

I’m a creative, detail-oriented graphic designer with more than fifteen years of experience delivering marketing materials across corporate and client-facing environments. I’ve built expertise in branding, photography, print production, pre-production, and digital marketing, and I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand, results-driven work. I’m passionate about elevating brand visibility and driving business growth through thoughtful, innovative design that communicates clearly across print, digital, and social channels. I excel at managing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering accessible, high-quality materials that align with strategic goals.

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I’m a creative, detail-oriented graphic designer with more than fifteen years of experience delivering marketing materials across corporate and client-facing environments. I’ve built expertise in branding, photography, print production, pre-production, and digital marketing, and I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand, results-driven work.

I’m passionate about elevating brand visibility and driving business growth through thoughtful, innovative design that communicates clearly across print, digital, and social channels. I excel at managing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering accessible, high-quality materials that align with strategic goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Specialist at Black & McDonald Ltd.
May 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated with internal clients to design, execute, and support marketing initiatives across departments, ensuring consistent branding and visual messaging. Worked with an external agency to design, implement, and maintain a web-based Digital Asset Management (DAM) system for storing and organizing photos and marketing materials. Organized and supervised 25+ photo shoots—sourcing photographers, scouting locations, ensuring health and safety compliance, and providing art direction to align imagery with project goals. Created storyboards and shot lists for video production, overseeing concept development through shooting and editing. Photographed corporate events and job sites, including over 500 staff portraits. Led the design and production of AODA-compliant PDFs and contributed to brochure redesigns and a quarterly company magazine. Produced ongoing social media graphics and the company’s quarterly update poster to communicate key messages clearly.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Consultant at YGT Graphics
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Collaborated with small to medium-sized business owners to design and implement marketing initiatives; managed day-to-day operations including sales leads, marketing strategy, event coordination, and client satisfaction. Oversaw website content development, applied analytics to optimize performance, and ensured alignment with brand messaging. Initiated and managed a bi-weekly marketing database for email promotions.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Consultant at YGT Graphics, Georgina
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Collaborated with small to mid-sized business owners to design, execute, and support marketing initiatives, driving brand awareness and client engagement. Managed day-to-day operations including sales leads, marketing strategy, event coordination, corporate presentations, and client satisfaction to ensure smooth project execution. Oversaw website content development, applying analytics to optimize user experience and align with brand messaging. Initiated and managed a bi-weekly email promotions database to boost customer engagement and sales.
Senior Graphic Designer at Phonak Canada (Medical Device Manufacturer)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Designed and executed marketing materials across product packaging, sell sheets, price books, presentations, and web content. Led corporate and product photography, contributed to product launches and awareness campaigns. Collaborated with product managers, engineers, sales teams, copywriters, art directors, and designers to maintain brand integrity. Led signage and branding for corporate and client projects, monitored printing budgets, and conducted press checks.
Senior Graphic Designer at Phonak Canada (Medical Device Manufacturer), Mississauga
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Designed and produced marketing materials for the Phonak brand across product packaging, sell sheets, price books, presentations, and web content. Led corporate and product photography, conceptualizing visuals for packaging and campaigns. Managed production timelines and budgets, identifying and solving issues to optimize costs. Led signage, logos, and brochures for corporate and client projects. Participated in product launches and the Hear The World campaign, collaborating with product managers, engineers, sales, copywriters, art directors, and designers. Coordinated with internal teams to ensure on-brand messaging and timely delivery; conducted press checks to ensure quality.
Intermediate Graphic Designer at Phonak Canada (Medical Device Manufacturer)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Designed and produced marketing materials for Phonak brand across multiple touchpoints. Managed production timelines and budgets, led company-wide photography efforts, and supported product launches. Built brand assets, led signage and brochures, collaborated cross-functionally, and oversaw print production.
Intermediate Graphic Designer at Phonak Canada (Medical Device Manufacturer), Mississauga
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Designed and produced marketing materials for Phonak's brand, including product packaging, brochures, posters, and web content. Managed production timelines and digital printing (Xerox 550) for short-run materials. Led corporate and product photography; mentored a small design team to publish newsletters, brochures, and website content. Maintained brand standards across materials and supported product launches with eye-catching visuals; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery; supervised signage, logos, and updates.

Education

UX Design Program Certificate (expected April 2026) at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Accessible Design Micro-Credential at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Video Post-production Certificate at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Media Copywriting Certificate at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Advertising and Graphic Design Diploma at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Interpretive Illustration at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
UX Design Program Certificate at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Accessible Design Micro-Credential at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Video Post-production Certificate at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Media Copywriting Certificate at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Advertising and Graphic Design Diploma at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Interpretive Illustration at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Agriculture & Mining, Education, Energy & Utilities, Government, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Telecommunications, Other