I am a creative and multi-disciplinary professional with extensive experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, commercial illustration, pre-press, print coordination and project management. I conceptualize and develop marketing and communications collateral across print, digital and web platforms, and I am comfortable working independently or as part of a team. I have a passion for lifelong learning and staying active. I’ve built strong client and vendor relationships and have been proficient in remote collaboration since 2001.…

Richard Mayer

I am a creative and multi-disciplinary professional with extensive experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, commercial illustration, pre-press, print coordination and project management. I conceptualize and develop marketing and communications collateral across print, digital and web platforms, and I am comfortable working independently or as part of a team. I have a passion for lifelong learning and staying active. I’ve built strong client and vendor relationships and have been proficient in remote collaboration since 2001.…

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I am a creative and multi-disciplinary professional with extensive experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, commercial illustration, pre-press, print coordination and project management. I conceptualize and develop marketing and communications collateral across print, digital and web platforms, and I am comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

I have a passion for lifelong learning and staying active. I’ve built strong client and vendor relationships and have been proficient in remote collaboration since 2001.

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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.
Creative Lead & Production, Inspiration/Design at IS Creative (formerly Phoenix Studios Inc)
May 1, 1989 - Present
Founded and manage a design and communications studio serving small- to medium-sized businesses. Delivered full-cycle project management from concept to execution across print, digital and web. Maintained strong relationships while providing onsite as well as remote design support and collaboration.

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
Marketing & Sales Management Diploma at Sales & Marketing Executives of Vancouver Program, University of British Columbia
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Building Technology – Architectural Option at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1975
Advanced Airbrush Illustration at Vancouver Community College
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986
Ongoing Professional Development in graphic design, printing, digital media, communications and marketing at Various programs
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 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)
Marketing & Sales Management Diploma
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Building Technology – Architectural Option
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1975
Advanced Airbrush Illustration
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986
Ongoing Professional Development in Graphic Design, Printing, Digital Media, Communications and Marketing
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 2026

Industry Experience

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

    Representative examples of creative projects in which I provided the photography and editing associated with preparing images as press-ready files.