I am a seasoned design professional with 20+ years of experience shaping brand identities and creative campaigns across packaging, print, and digital. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with brand managers, executives, and cross-functional teams to develop strategies from concept to delivery. I bring strong communication, production knowledge, and leadership to ensure quality and consistency across all channels. I am proficient in Mac-based workflows and rapid adaptation to new tools, consistently delivering on time with a keen eye for detail.

Ryan Villanueva

I am a seasoned design professional with 20+ years of experience shaping brand identities and creative campaigns across packaging, print, and digital. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with brand managers, executives, and cross-functional teams to develop strategies from concept to delivery. I bring strong communication, production knowledge, and leadership to ensure quality and consistency across all channels. I am proficient in Mac-based workflows and rapid adaptation to new tools, consistently delivering on time with a keen eye for detail.

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I am a seasoned design professional with 20+ years of experience shaping brand identities and creative campaigns across packaging, print, and digital. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with brand managers, executives, and cross-functional teams to develop strategies from concept to delivery.

I bring strong communication, production knowledge, and leadership to ensure quality and consistency across all channels. I am proficient in Mac-based workflows and rapid adaptation to new tools, consistently delivering on time with a keen eye for detail.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Mayk
April 1, 2022 - Present
Execute creative across multiple mediums while maintaining client brand standards, provide quality control and leadership; set templates for multi-spread layouts, websites, and social channels; oversee large-scale print and digital media production and preflight final files before vendor delivery to ensure technical accuracy.
Art Director at FCB Canada
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022
Deliver cross-media creative while upholding brand standards and program objectives; participate in briefing sessions with account managers, supervise designers, and present concepts to clients to capture requirements and deliver timely results.
Senior Designer at Kitchen Stuff Plus
December 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Designed new consumer packaging for retail brands; produced in-store display artwork and packaging visuals; led graphic designers to maintain brand integrity; directed promotions, photography, and POP materials; managed file preparation and preflight for overseas vendors.
Designer at Swissmar / Swisspeak
September 1, 2006 - March 1, 2008
Collaborated on branding and packaging concepts; contributed to creative campaigns and layout designs across print and digital projects; supported scheduling and delivery of customized creative solutions for kitchen/housewares lines.
Designer at Cosmic Design
March 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005
Contributed to branding and design projects, collaborating with clients and team members to deliver concept-to-delivery design work across print and digital media.
Art Director at Black Cat Advertising
February 1, 2011 - March 1, 2019
Directed multi-channel creative for client brands; supervised designers; established typographic templates; ensured brand integrity; managed production across print and digital materials; coordinated with external vendors and freelancers and tracked invoicing and budgeting.

Education

Bachelor of Design at Ontario College of Art & Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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