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Hi, I’m Richard Souza. I’m a graphic designer with extensive experience in marketing and print design. I’ve led creative teams, collaborated closely with clients, and consistently delivered on-brand concepts that drive results, even under tight deadlines and budget constraints. I love turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals and building win-win partnerships with vendors and stakeholders. Whether it’s a brochure, annual catalogue, or digital collateral, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on craft, and a collaborative spirit to every project.…Hi, I’m Richard Souza. I’m a graphic designer with extensive experience in marketing and print design. I’ve led creative teams, collaborated closely with clients, and consistently delivered on-brand concepts that drive results, even under tight deadlines and budget constraints. I love turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals and building win-win partnerships with vendors and stakeholders. Whether it’s a brochure, annual catalogue, or digital collateral, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on craft, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

Richard Souza

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Richard Souza. I’m a graphic designer with extensive experience in marketing and print design. I’ve led creative teams, collaborated closely with clients, and consistently delivered on-brand concepts that drive results, even under tight deadlines and budget constraints. I love turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals and building win-win partnerships with vendors and stakeholders. Whether it’s a brochure, annual catalogue, or digital collateral, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on craft, and a collaborative spirit to every project.…Hi, I’m Richard Souza. I’m a graphic designer with extensive experience in marketing and print design. I’ve led creative teams, collaborated closely with clients, and consistently delivered on-brand concepts that drive results, even under tight deadlines and budget constraints. I love turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals and building win-win partnerships with vendors and stakeholders. Whether it’s a brochure, annual catalogue, or digital collateral, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on craft, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

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Hi, I’m Richard Souza. I’m a graphic designer with extensive experience in marketing and print design. I’ve led creative teams, collaborated closely with clients, and consistently delivered on-brand concepts that drive results, even under tight deadlines and budget constraints.

I love turning ideas into clear, compelling visuals and building win-win partnerships with vendors and stakeholders. Whether it’s a brochure, annual catalogue, or digital collateral, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on craft, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Layout Artist at Canadian Tire Corporation

January 1, 2011 - Present

Design, layout and production of special publications

Designer/Layout Artist at LexisNexis Canada Inc.

January 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025

Design, layout and production of sales brochures; Layout & production of Annual Catalogue

Art Director/Graphic Design Lead at Grand & Toy Limited

January 1, 2010 - October 8, 2025

Recruited to start up in-house Creative Services/Art Department; Managed a team of 4 Designers/Production Artists; Led Creative team from design to production of marketing and promotional materials including six business units' materials and annual catalogs

Creative Director at Sherman Laws Communications Inc.

January 1, 2005 - October 8, 2025

Provide concepts and designs; Art direct and approve photography; Manage and coordinate design from concept through completion; Lead a team of 15-20 designers and production artists; build relationships with key clients

Designer/Layout Artist at LEO BURNETT CO. LTD. / FINE LINE STUDIOS, Ogilvy and Mather / J WALTER THOMPSON

January 1, 1990 - October 8, 2025

Freelance design and finished art assignments for advertising agencies; Selected clients include: VISA, TSN, Tambrands, Kraft Foods, Bell Canada

Graphic Designer / Layout Artist at Canadian Tire Corporation (On-site Freelance)

January 1, 2011 - Present

Design, layout and production of special publications; collaborated with marketing teams; ensured brand consistency and adherence to budgets; produced materials under tight deadlines.

Graphic Designer / Layout Artist at LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC. (Off-site Freelance)

January 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025

Design, layout and production of sales brochures; layout & production of Annual Catalogue.

Art Director / Graphic Design Lead at GRAND & TOY LIMITED

January 1, 2010 - October 8, 2025

Started up in-house Creative Services/Art Department; managed a team of 4 Designers/Production Artists; led projects from concept to completion across six business units; directed photo shoots.

Creative Director at SHERMAN LAWS COMMUNICATIONS INC.

January 1, 2005 - October 8, 2025

Provided concepts and designs; art directed photography; translated subject matter into promotional materials; managed design teams of 15-20; built strong client relationships.

Designer / Layout Artist at LEO BURNETT CO. LTD. / FINE LINE STUDIOS, Ogilvy and Mather / J WALTER THOMPSON

January 1, 1990 - October 8, 2025

Freelance design and finished art assignments for leading advertising agencies; clients included VISA, TSN, Kraft Foods, Bell Canada.