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Hi, I’m Raymond Greaves, a seasoned Graphic Designer and Studio Production Artist with experience across agencies, in-house studios, and corporate teams. I specialize in editorial and publication design, production design, signage, and marketing collateral, delivering on-brand visuals for print and digital channels under tight deadlines. I thrive collaborating with creative teams to turn concepts into polished visuals that perform in North American markets.
I’m actively seeking on-site opportunities where I can contribute my production and design expertise to build efficient creative workflows and compelling campaigns for clients across retail and media.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
French
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Work Experience
Studio Production Designer at Rexall (Head Office)
March 1, 2018 - PresentCreated weekly retail pricing signage for date-sensitive in-store promotions. Assisted in redesigning in-store pricing flyers to incorporate the BeWell branding. Created editable pricing labels for in-store usage across Canada. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines efficiently and independently.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
February 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025Worked with various design studios and print shops in the GTA, delivering branding, print collateral, and digital assets for clients.
Production Graphic Layout Artist at TC Transcontinental (Home Depot Retail Signage)
June 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025Created signage ranging from hang tags, promo tags, flyers, posters, and virtually every visual outlet for Home Depot. Ensured typography standards and followed brand guidelines. Resolved issues to produce signs in English and translated signs to French for bilingual finalization.
Graphic Designer at Beauty Express Inc. + The Lice Crew Retail
October 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025In-house designer responsible for in-store marketing collateral, window displays, and digital assets. Drafted website mock-ups, prepared print-ready files with crop marks, dye lines, and bleeds, and created PDFs for printing and digital use across Canada and the United States, adhering to corporate branding standards.
Graphic Designer at Beauty Express Inc. + The Lice Crew Retail
February 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025Continued in-house design responsibilities, delivering marketing collateral for skin and hair products and maintaining branding standards for major retailers.
Studio Production Artist at INNOCEANS Worldwide Canada
March 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025Freelance studio production artist; collaborated on briefs and layouts from the creative team and produced weekly retail newsprint ads for Hyundai.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
September 1, 2014 - October 22, 2025Freelance graphic designer working with various studios, agencies and print shops in the GTA.
Editorial Graphic Designer at Longwoods Publishing
June 1, 2013 - October 22, 2025Designed and typeset Healthcare Quarterly magazines and related publications; sourced images; designed print and e-books; created QR codes for internal sites.
Graphic Designer at Region of Peel
December 1, 2012 - October 22, 2025Assisted with year-end print collaterals; updated governmental brochures including English to French bilingual versions; designed United Way promos; produced booklets, flyers, and posters; updated animated GIFs for Peel and PAMA.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2012 - October 22, 2025Freelance graphic design across design studios, agencies and print shops in the GTA.
Graphic Designer / Studio Production Artist at JAN Kelley Marketing
April 1, 2012 - October 22, 2025Corrected Photoshop and Illustrator files for ads in trade magazines; performed color correction and photo manipulation; ensured bilingual English/French transfers for print and web.
Studio Production Designer at Rexall (Head Office) / Xerox Services
March 1, 2018 - October 25, 2018Created weekly retail pricing signage for date-sensitive in-store promotions; assisted in redesigning in-store pricing flyers to incorporate BeWell branding; created editable pricing labels for in-store usage across Canada; demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Freelancing
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018Freelance graphic design work with multiple design studios and print shops in the GTA; managed concept development, production, and delivery of print-ready files.
Production Graphic Layout Artist at Transcontinental Media (Home Depot Retail Signage)
March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Created signage including hang tags, promo tags, flyers, posters; adhered to typography standards and brand guidelines; solved issues to produce signs in English and translated to French for bilingual finalization.
Studio Production Artist at INNOCEANS Worldwide Canada
September 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015Collaborated on approved briefs and layouts for the creative team; produced weekly retail newsprint ads for Hyundai.
Graphic Designer at Freelancing
July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014Freelance work for various design studios, agencies and print shops in the GTA.
Editorial Graphic Designer at Longwood Publishing
December 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013Designed and finished production of Healthcare Quarterly magazines; designed print and e-books; created QR codes for internal sites; worked on Healthcare Quarterly and Health Care Policy and Nursing.
Graphic Designer at Freelancing
April 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012Freelance work for various design studios, agencies and print shops in the GTA.
Graphic Designer / Studio Production Artist at Jankeley Marketing
October 31, 2011 - March 31, 2012Worked with Adobe InDesign to correct Photoshop and Illustrator files for ads in trade magazines; performed color correction and photo manipulation; ensured English to French/bilingual transfers effectively.
Freelancing Graphic and Production Designer at Working at various studios and print shops in GTA
January 19, 2026 - PresentStudio Production Designer at Rexall Head Office
March 1, 2018 - PresentCreated weekly retail pricing signage for date-sensitive in-store promotions; assisted in redesigning in-store pricing flyers to incorporate BeWell branding; created editable pricing labels for in-store usage across Canada; demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines independently.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018Graphic designer working with various design studios and print shops in the GTA.
Editorial Graphic Designer at Longwoods Publishing
December 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013Designed Healthcare Quarterly magazines and other publications; completed print and e-book work; created QR codes for internal sites; produced layouts and imagery for Healthcar Quarterly and Healthcar e Policy and Nursing.
Graphic Designer/Studio Production Artist at Jankelley Marketing
October 31, 2011 - March 31, 2012Corrected Photoshop and Illustrator files for ads in trade magazines; performed color correction and photo manipulation; ensured English to French bilingual transfers; prepared materials for web and print.
Studio Production Designer at Freelancing
January 19, 2026 - PresentFreelance Production Designer (On-site) at Self-Employed / Freelance
December 1, 2025 - PresentOn-site production design for clients in Mississauga; actively freelancing; seeking new on-site opportunities.
Studio Production Designer at Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd. (Contract via Xerox Services Rexall)
March 1, 2018 - October 25, 2025Created weekly retail pricing signage for date-sensitive in-store promotions; redesigned in-store pricing flyers to incorporate Rexall BeWell loyalty branding; produced editable pricing labels for national in-store use; demonstrated organization and ability to meet strict deadlines independently.
Graphic Designer at TC Media (Home Depot Signage) / Various Corporate In-house Studios
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018On-site graphic design for various corporate in-house studios and design studios; produced signage for Home Depot; maintained typography standards and brand guidelines.
Production Graphic Layout Artist at TC Media (Home Depot Signage)
March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Created signage ranging from hang tags, promo tags, flyers, posters, and virtually every visual outlet for Home Depot; adhered to strong typography standards and brand guidelines; translated signs to French to support bilingual production.
Graphic Designer at Beauty Express Inc. (Beauty Express / The Lice Crew)
March 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017In-house designer creating in-store signage, window displays, point-of-sale materials and digital screen contents; drafted mock-ups of website designs; prepared files for print; produced assets for print and digital campaigns used across salons, Canada and the U.S.; followed branding standards.
Editorial Graphic Designer at Longwoods Publishing (Agency placed Freelance)
December 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013Designed and typeset Healthcare Quarterly and Healthcare Policy and Nursing; created print and e-books; sourced images; prepared PDFs for printing and digital upload; included QR codes.
Graphic Designer at Region of Peel (Agency placed Freelance)
October 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012Updated governmental brochures; bilingual French/English conversions; designed United Way promos; produced booklets, flyers, posters; updated animated GIFs for PAMA.
Studio Production Artist at INNOCEANS Canada (Agency placed Freelance)
August 31, 2014 - February 28, 2015Collaborated on approved briefs for Hyundai retail ads; produced weekly print advertising materials.
Graphic Designer at Freelancing for Agencies & Publishing Studios
June 28, 2013 - August 29, 2014On-site work for various advertising agencies and publishing studios.
Production Designer at freelancing for multiple print shops in Toronto and Misssissauga
March 15, 2026 - PresentCurrently freelancing (but looking) on site as a production designer in Mississauga.
Education
at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025 at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Computer Applications in Graphic Design at University of Toronto (Information Technology Design Centre)
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Computer Applications in Graphic Design at University of Toronto, Information Technology Design Centre
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Diploma at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026Certificate at University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education
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