I am a visionary Art Director with over 15 years of progressive experience in graphic design and illustration. My career has been dedicated to creating impactful visual stories and driving brand alignment, with a strong focus on innovative solutions and cohesive visual experiences. I have a proven track record of leading creative direction and optimizing production processes, including achieving a 30% reduction in print costs. My passion lies in delivering exceptional visual storytelling in dynamic environments, empowering teams, and refining design systems. I continuously invest in my professional growth as an artist and storyteller, contributing actively to community art events and exhibitions since late 2023.…

Samson McNulty

I am a visionary Art Director with over 15 years of progressive experience in graphic design and illustration. My career has been dedicated to creating impactful visual stories and driving brand alignment, with a strong focus on innovative solutions and cohesive visual experiences. I have a proven track record of leading creative direction and optimizing production processes, including achieving a 30% reduction in print costs. My passion lies in delivering exceptional visual storytelling in dynamic environments, empowering teams, and refining design systems. I continuously invest in my professional growth as an artist and storyteller, contributing actively to community art events and exhibitions since late 2023.…

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I am a visionary Art Director with over 15 years of progressive experience in graphic design and illustration. My career has been dedicated to creating impactful visual stories and driving brand alignment, with a strong focus on innovative solutions and cohesive visual experiences. I have a proven track record of leading creative direction and optimizing production processes, including achieving a 30% reduction in print costs.

My passion lies in delivering exceptional visual storytelling in dynamic environments, empowering teams, and refining design systems. I continuously invest in my professional growth as an artist and storyteller, contributing actively to community art events and exhibitions since late 2023.

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Work Experience

Toy Company Consultant at MegaBrands
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led the refresh of the MegaBrands aesthetic style guide, enhancing brand consistency across product lines. Developed key illustrative assets for toy packaging to strengthen the brand's visual identity.
Consultant at MegaBrands
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led the refresh of the Megabrands aesthetic style guide, ensuring enhanced brand consistency across product lines. Developed key illustrative assets for toy packaging.
Senior Graphic Designer at MegaBrands
March 31, 2024 - August 17, 2025
Empowered the preschool team with streamlined illustration and printing processes. Delivered comprehensive, brand-compliant illustrative resources for MegaBrands and licensors. Achieved a 30% reduction in print costs through optimized production. Established the inaugural illustration style guide for the preschool department, ensuring 100% consistency and reducing design revisions by 80%. Refined the printing process with suppliers for improved communication and consistent print quality.
Senior Graphic Designer at MegaBrands
March 1, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Empowered the preschool team with streamlined illustration and printing processes. Provided comprehensive, brand-compliant illustrative resources (MegaBrands and licensors) and delivered print-ready assets, achieving a 30% reduction in print costs through optimized production. Established the inaugural illustration style guide for MegaBrands preschool department, streamlining design processes and establishing a unified visual language, achieving 100% consistency and reducing design revisions by 80%. Refined collaborative printing process with supplier, resulting in improved communication and consistent print quality.
Graphic Designer at Studio Anto
October 31, 2010 - August 17, 2025
Managed a diverse portfolio of client accounts delivering creative solutions in branding, illustration, print design, and photography. Directed the visual execution of Disney licensor projects to ensure consistent brand application and high-quality creative output.
Graphic Designer at Studio Anto
October 1, 2010 - August 2, 2025
Managed a diverse portfolio of client accounts, delivering comprehensive creative solutions including branding, illustration, print design, and photography. Directed the visual execution of Disney licensor branding and illustration projects to ensure consistent brand application and exceptional creative output.
Animation Director, Background Artist, Character Designer, and Storyboard Artist at National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
April 30, 2000 - August 17, 2025
Participated in multiple animation-related roles, contributing to the production of films and digital media for Canada's public producer and distributor.
Animation Director, Background Artist, Character Designer, and Storyboard Artist at National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
April 1, 2000 - August 2, 2025
Served as Animation Director, contributing background art, character design, and storyboarding for films and digital media.

Education

D.E.P. at Calixa-Lavallée Center
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
D.E.P. at Calixa-Lavallée Center
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
A.E.C. at ICARI
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
D.E.P. at Rosemount Technology Center
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
D.E.P. Reprography at Calixa-Lavallée Center
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2025
D.E.P. Computer Graphics at Calixa-Lavallée Center
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2025
A.E.C. Traditional Animation at ICARI
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2025
D.E.P. Industrial Design at Rosemount Technology Center
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization