I’m a hardworking and creative graphic designer with nearly four years of industry experience. I currently serve as Executive Assistant at Evolve Branding in Vancouver and am the founder of Exo Creative in North Vancouver, where I guide brand strategy and visual design. I’m passionate about branding, marketing materials, and digital design. I love crafting impactful visuals that help brands stand out, collaborating with teams, and continually learning from industry leaders to elevate my craft.

Ethan Houghton

I’m a hardworking and creative graphic designer with nearly four years of industry experience. I currently serve as Executive Assistant at Evolve Branding in Vancouver and am the founder of Exo Creative in North Vancouver, where I guide brand strategy and visual design. I’m passionate about branding, marketing materials, and digital design. I love crafting impactful visuals that help brands stand out, collaborating with teams, and continually learning from industry leaders to elevate my craft.

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I’m a hardworking and creative graphic designer with nearly four years of industry experience. I currently serve as Executive Assistant at Evolve Branding in Vancouver and am the founder of Exo Creative in North Vancouver, where I guide brand strategy and visual design.

I’m passionate about branding, marketing materials, and digital design. I love crafting impactful visuals that help brands stand out, collaborating with teams, and continually learning from industry leaders to elevate my craft.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder / CFO / CEO / Creative Director at Exo Creative
June 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and launched a full-service branding and design agency with end-to-end creative and strategic control; turned a solo vision into a fully operating creative business; grew agency through outbound outreach, referrals, and strategic partnerships.
Founder - CFO - CEO - Creative Director Hybrid at Exo Creative
June 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and launched a full-service branding and design agency with end-to-end creative and strategic control. Demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership by turning a solo vision into a fully operating creative business. Grew agency through outbound outreach, referrals, and strategic partnerships.
Executive Assistant at Evolve Branding
March 1, 2025 - Present
Gaining hands-on experience in branding, marketing design, and digital content creation; Photoshop retouching for Alfred Horie Construction's executive headshots; learning from top creative directors and business professionals in the industry.
Intern - Graphic Designer - Junior Creative Director - Executive Assistant Hybrid at Evolve Branding
March 1, 2025 - Present
Gaining hands-on experience in branding, marketing design, and digital content creation. Worked on Photoshop retouching for Alfred Horie Construction's executive headshots. Learning from top creative directors and business professionals in the industry.
Sales Agent at Easy Energy
August 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Sold fixed-rate natural gas plans to residential customers. Provided energy cost-saving consultations and customer support. Built strong relationships with clients to enhance customer retention.
Sales Agent at Ark Solar
August 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Promoted and sold solar energy solutions to residential and commercial clients. Educated customers on the benefits of renewable energy and cost savings. Consistently met and exceeded sales targets through strategic outreach.
Sales Agent at Easy Energy
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Sold fixed-rate natural gas plans to residential customers; provided energy cost-saving consultations and customer support; built strong client relationships to enhance retention.
Sales Agent at Ark Solar
August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Promoted and sold solar energy solutions to residential and commercial clients; educated customers on benefits of renewable energy and cost savings; consistently met and exceeded sales targets through strategic outreach.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designing flyers, social media content, marketing materials, album covers, and clothing for various clients; proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, delivering high-quality digital and print designs.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designing flyers, social media content, marketing materials, album covers, and clothing for various clients. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, producing high-quality digital and print designs.

Education

B.A. at Vancouver Island University
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Vancouver Island University
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other, Software & Internet