I'm an experienced designer and creative strategist with over two decades of shaping ideas into compelling visual solutions. My work spans a broad spectrum of communication arts—from graphic and exhibit design to branding, signage, audio production, and video editing. I specialize in bringing integrated campaigns to life, crafting immersive experiences that range from 3D environments to impactful marketing collateral. Design is both a passion and an ongoing pursuit of curiosity. It drives my collaborative approach and inspires me to explore across disciplines and media, always with the goal of creating work that is both imaginative and effective for a wide variety of brands. There’s nothing better than seeing big ideas take shape through smart, stunning design.…

Kenny James Mikalauskas

I'm an experienced designer and creative strategist with over two decades of shaping ideas into compelling visual solutions. My work spans a broad spectrum of communication arts—from graphic and exhibit design to branding, signage, audio production, and video editing. I specialize in bringing integrated campaigns to life, crafting immersive experiences that range from 3D environments to impactful marketing collateral. Design is both a passion and an ongoing pursuit of curiosity. It drives my collaborative approach and inspires me to explore across disciplines and media, always with the goal of creating work that is both imaginative and effective for a wide variety of brands. There’s nothing better than seeing big ideas take shape through smart, stunning design.…

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I’m an experienced designer and creative strategist with over two decades of shaping ideas into compelling visual solutions. My work spans a broad spectrum of communication arts—from graphic and exhibit design to branding, signage, audio production, and video editing. I specialize in bringing integrated campaigns to life, crafting immersive experiences that range from 3D environments to impactful marketing collateral.

Design is both a passion and an ongoing pursuit of curiosity. It drives my collaborative approach and inspires me to explore across disciplines and media, always with the goal of creating work that is both imaginative and effective for a wide variety of brands. There’s nothing better than seeing big ideas take shape through smart, stunning design.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Hansen Signs
October 1, 2024 - Present
Team lead to 4 designers – providing industrial and graphic design solutions for interior and exterior signage. Main clients: A&W, Subway, Mr. Lube, Supplement King, and more
Art Director at Skyline Atlantic
January 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Art Director for exhibit design and trade show. Lead designer for interpretive exhibits, museums, visitor centres, park signage, travelling exhibits and trade show booth design. Main clients: Parks Canada, City of Moncton, City of Dieppe
Art Direction and Freelance Designer at Freelance Design
January 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025
Art Direction and Freelance Designer; managed own clients and operating out of a home studio. Main clients: Parks Canada, City of Moncton, City of Dieppe
Art Director at SGCI Communications
January 1, 2009 - September 25, 2025
Advertising agency that provided full media and marketing solutions. We produced award-winning marketing campaigns that included: TV ads, radio ads, print collateral, web ads, social media strategy, trade show booth design, packaging and signage
Art Director at McCann Canada (MacLaren McCann)
January 1, 2005 - September 25, 2025
MacLaren McCann is a multi-disciplined integrated advertising agency with offices in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. Main clients: General Motors, Rogers, Microsoft, Air Miles, Toronto Blue Jays
Senior Designer at Wolfe Merchandising
January 1, 2002 - September 25, 2025
POS retail display, signage and graphics. Main clients: Nike, KFC, Tim Horton’s, Empire Theaters
Art Director at Hansen Signs
October 1, 2024 - Present
Team lead to 4 designers – providing industrial and graphic design solutions for interior and exterior signage. Main clients: A&W, Subway, Mr. Lube, Supplement King, and more.
Art Director at Skyline Atlantic
January 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Lead designer for interpretive exhibits, museums, visitor centres, park signage, travelling exhibits and trade show booth design.
Art Director at Freelance Design
January 1, 2018 - September 27, 2025
Art Direction and Freelance Designer working with Parks Canada, City of Moncton, City of Dieppe; managed own clients from a home studio.
Art Director at SGCI Communications
January 1, 2009 - September 27, 2025
Advertising agency providing full media and marketing solutions. Produced TV ads, radio ads, print collateral, web ads, social media strategy, trade show booth design, packaging and signage.
Art Director at McCann Canada
January 1, 2005 - September 27, 2025
Integrated advertising agency. Main clients: General Motors, Rogers, Microsoft, Air Miles, Toronto Blue Jays.
Senior Designer at Wolfe Merchandising
January 1, 2002 - September 27, 2025
POS retail display, signage and graphics for Nike, KFC, Tim Horton’s, Empire Theaters.
Art Director at Hansen Signs
October 1, 2024 - Present
Led a team of four designers delivering industrial and graphic design solutions for interior and exterior signage. Managed branding initiatives and design execution for major clients including A&W, Subway, Mr. Lube, and Supplement King, overseeing concept development, production coordination, and project deliverables across signage and related media.
Art Director at Skyline Atlantic
January 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Lead designer for interpretive exhibits, museums, visitor centres, park signage, traveling exhibits and trade show booth design. Collaborated with Parks Canada, City of Moncton, and City of Dieppe to create engaging experiences and signage systems.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - September 27, 2025
Managed freelance design projects for Parks Canada, City of Moncton, City of Dieppe and other clients, delivering brand identities, exhibit materials, graphic design, and signage solutions.
Art Director at SGCI Communications
January 1, 2009 - September 27, 2025
Art direction for an advertising agency providing full media and marketing solutions. Led campaigns including TV ads, radio ads, print collateral, web ads, social media strategy, trade show design, packaging and signage for clients such as Sabian Cymbals, Latin Percussion, Atlantic Lottery, DownEast, Elections NB, Aliant Mobility, Enbridge Gas.
Art Director at MacLaren McCann (McCann Canada)
January 1, 2005 - September 27, 2025
Integrated advertising work across multiple clients including General Motors, Rogers, Microsoft, Air Miles, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Senior Designer at Wolfe Merchandising
January 1, 2002 - September 27, 2025
POS retail display, signage and graphics design for major brands including Nike, KFC, Tim Horton's, and Empire Theaters.

Education

Graphic Design Diploma at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Printing Technology Diploma at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Graphic Design Diploma at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Printing Technology Diploma at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Graphic Design Diploma at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Printing Technology Diploma at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Government, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Education

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