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Freelance graphic designer with over five years of direct freelance experience and 25+ years in the design industry. I specialize in detailed, brand-consistent creative production—often for confidential client materials—while maintaining calm, accurate output in high-volume environments. My work spans print and digital design including fact sheets, event support assets, media kits, social media banners, and magazine production, supported by strong client collaboration and a detail-first approach to quality control and consistency.…Freelance graphic designer with over five years of direct freelance experience and 25+ years in the design industry. I specialize in detailed, brand-consistent creative production—often for confidential client materials—while maintaining calm, accurate output in high-volume environments. My work spans print and digital design including fact sheets, event support assets, media kits, social media banners, and magazine production, supported by strong client collaboration and a detail-first approach to quality control and consistency.

Mark Ryan

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Designer, +3

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Freelance graphic designer with over five years of direct freelance experience and 25+ years in the design industry. I specialize in detailed, brand-consistent creative production—often for confidential client materials—while maintaining calm, accurate output in high-volume environments. My work spans print and digital design including fact sheets, event support assets, media kits, social media banners, and magazine production, supported by strong client collaboration and a detail-first approach to quality control and consistency.…Freelance graphic designer with over five years of direct freelance experience and 25+ years in the design industry. I specialize in detailed, brand-consistent creative production—often for confidential client materials—while maintaining calm, accurate output in high-volume environments. My work spans print and digital design including fact sheets, event support assets, media kits, social media banners, and magazine production, supported by strong client collaboration and a detail-first approach to quality control and consistency.

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Freelance graphic designer with over five years of direct freelance experience and 25+ years in the design industry. I specialize in detailed, brand-consistent creative production—often for confidential client materials—while maintaining calm, accurate output in high-volume environments.

My work spans print and digital design including fact sheets, event support assets, media kits, social media banners, and magazine production, supported by strong client collaboration and a detail-first approach to quality control and consistency.

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Freelance Graphic Designer at Mark Ryan Designs

January 1, 2020 - Present

Designed and produced high-detail, brand-consistent and confidential marketing and information assets for clients including Bank of Montreal, CI Investments, The Northern Miner Group, Vitran, Hardlines, Mountain Sledder Magazine, Actual Media, and Fresh Art & Design. Work includes designing event support materials for conferences and symposiums, creating detailed fact sheets, producing media kits, social media banners, and updating the Northern Miner website using Elementor on WordPress. Managed very high volumes with strong quality control and discretion.

Art Director at Annex Business Media

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020

Created over 300 magazines on time for Canada’s largest business media firm, producing both digital and print media using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InCopy. Delivered magazine and editorial design, social media promotional marketing assets, print ads, and digital magazine distribution on ISSUU. Coordinated production workflows to meet deadlines across a wide variety of publication needs.

Assistant Art Director at BMO Bank of Montreal Nesbitt Burns

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Designed and maintained marketing and sales materials supporting 1,200 investment advisors across Canada. Led a marketing template catalogue refresh, creating 75+ original concepts including posters, advertisements, newsletters, invitations, and custom projects. Collaborated with marketing coordinators to meet advisor and client needs, enforcing enhanced brand standards and ensuring quality control and brand continuity.

Graphic Designer at Temp Agency / Independent Contracts

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010

Freelance/contract graphic design work (2002–2010) for Toronto-based magazines across lifestyle, sports, retail, and financial sectors, as well as design studios. Clients mentioned include Canadian Tire, Lowes Canada, CI Investments, Rogers, Assanté Wealth Management, Hockey News, Canadian Living Magazine, Wedding Bells Magazine, and GMAC Investments.

Graphic Designer at Temp Agency / Independent Contracts (Toronto-based)

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2010

Freelance and contract graphic design for Toronto-based magazines and design firms across life-styles, sports, retail, and financial sectors. Produced work for clients including Canadian Tire, Lowes Canada, CI Investments, Rogers, Assante Wealth Management, Hockey News, Canadian Living Magazine, Wedding Bells Magazine, GMAC Investments, and Melbourne Studios.