I’m Richard Mayer — a creative and multi-disciplinary professional with extensive experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, and pre-press. I’ve built and led a design and communications studio that serves small- to medium-sized businesses, delivering practical and visually engaging solutions. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I’m committed to lifelong learning. I enjoy developing marketing and communications collateral across print, digital, and web platforms, and I value strong client relationships and collaboration.

Richard James Mayer

I’m Richard Mayer — a creative and multi-disciplinary professional with extensive experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, and pre-press. I’ve built and led a design and communications studio that serves small- to medium-sized businesses, delivering practical and visually engaging solutions. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I’m committed to lifelong learning. I enjoy developing marketing and communications collateral across print, digital, and web platforms, and I value strong client relationships and collaboration.

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I’m Richard Mayer — a creative and multi-disciplinary professional with extensive experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, and pre-press. I’ve built and led a design and communications studio that serves small- to medium-sized businesses, delivering practical and visually engaging solutions.

I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I’m committed to lifelong learning. I enjoy developing marketing and communications collateral across print, digital, and web platforms, and I value strong client relationships and collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Lead & Production at IS Creative (formerly Phoenix Studios Inc)
January 1, 1989 - Present
Founded and currently lead a design and communications studio serving small- to medium-sized businesses. Responsible for full-cycle project management from concept to execution across print, digital and web, with onsite and remote design support and collaboration.
Manager, Corporate Identity / Director, Marketing at Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2018
Led branding, communications and marketing strategies for a provincial professional association. Created visual content, managed event promotion and produced collateral to support internal and external messaging. Photographed events and developed marketing assets aligned with the organization’s brand.

Education

Marketing & Sales Management Diploma at University of British Columbia
September 3, 1997 - May 30, 2000
Diploma, Building Technology – Architectural Option at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
September 4, 1973 - May 28, 1975
Magna cum Laude, Top Graduate Advanced Airbrush Illustration at Vancouver Community College
February 4, 1986 - June 26, 1986
Ongoing Professional Development in graphic design, printing, digital media, communications, and marketing at Various
May 30, 1975 - February 6, 2026

Qualifications

Marketing & Sales Management Diploma
September 3, 1997 - May 30, 2000
Advanced Airbrush Illustration
February 4, 1986 - June 30, 1986
Building Technology, Architectural
September 4, 1973 - May 28, 1975
Diploma in Building Technology (DiplT)

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Other