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ALEX OSWIN

Alliston,ON

Summary

Detail-orientated, organized and creative Graphic Designer with a wealth of experience. Looking to bring the knowledge, leadership and skill set of a Senior Designer to a highly reputable company. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.. Utilizes modern techniques and a highly proficient level of skills to create relevant and high-quality deliverables to clients.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Showcase - Home Of The Hottest Trends

Graphic Designer
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Creation of print and digital assets for products, promotions and more for 150+ stores across North America.
  • Working with internal/external stakeholders to design effective product packaging while adhering to brand guidelines and standards (Partners include Disney, Nickelodeon, Funko, Bob Ross, Zuru Toys and more).
  • Product development (Logo, package and asset design for private label products).
  • Product photography and image editing for packaging/digital assets.
  • Preflighting and proofing of graphics for print.
  • Editing audio/video content to be used in products, in-store displays, social media etc.
  • Design and creation (editing HTML code) of weekly flyers sent to 1,000,000+ customers.
  • Using UX/UI standards for ideating and creating mockups for website redesigns.
  • Working with AI platforms for asset creation. (Midjourney, Booth.AI, ChatGPT).

MYC Graphics

Graphic Designer and Production Assistant
01.2018 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Worked with stakeholders to design their needs in timely and cost effective manners.
  • Designed print and digital materials for in-house and third party brands.
  • Preflight and set up of files for production both in house and externally.
  • Set up of print projects on various materials (vinyl, di-bond, polycarbonate and more).
  • Operation of various software and Mimaki/HP printers for print jobs.
  • Colour matching prints to meet client branding guidelines (Esso, Flynn Canada Ltd. and more).

Toronto City Council

Project Manager and Graphic Design Lead
09.2017 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Led team of 5 designers as Project Manager. Planned marketing and designed strategies aiding residents in presenting their ideas before members of Toronto City Council's Ward 33.
  • Each designer involved in this project was hand-picked by Seneca College's Senior Design staff and designated positions accordingly.
  • Project goal - help local residents create awareness of what was needed to help their community thrive by receiving portions of funding (creating art murals, accessibility improvements, road work, more park benches, new pathways etc).
  • Due to efforts of design strategy and action of community residents, 5 of 6 projects were funded, with last being considered for funding outside of original projections.
  • Based on efforts, this was the most successful year of 3 year project.
  • Ensured deadlines were met and acted as liaison between team, local residents, Seneca staff and Toronto City Council.

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

Project Manager and Graphic Designer
09.2017 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Social Media/Video Editing Team Administrator leading team of 5 other designers.
  • Took lead in stakeholder presentations to provide knowledge and understanding of rationales and design choices.
  • Delegated tasks and deadlines accordingly to ensure project timelines were met each week leading up to client reviews and final presentations of deliverables.
  • Created content to help promote launch of Toronto Rehab Institute's film “Cracked” for social media and online distribution.

Cide Effects Media

Graphic Designer
01.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Managing freelance business aiming to bring client ideas and concepts to reality.
  • Designed digital/print content, providing expertise on best practices for brand development and awareness.
  • Content created included: press kits, album art, apparel, business cards, flyers, logos, posters, social media content, pull-up banners and more.
  • Acting as consultant for best design, marketing or branding needs and practices to provide top level client experience and engagement.
  • Preflight graphics for print and prepare files for correct output based on clients needs.

Education

Coursera
Toronto, ON

Certificate in Foundations of UX Design from Foundations of UserExperience (UX) Design
06.2023

University Overview

Seneca@York
Toronto, ON

Ontario College Advanced Diploma from Graphic Design
01.2018

University Overview

• Fast tracked the 3 year program to complete it in 2.
• Finished with a cumulative 3.8 GPA (out of possible 4.0).
• Graduated with Honours
• Was selected by Senior Design faculty to be a Project Manager for a project with Toronto City Council
• Was selected as a SMILE Mentor to new and current students based on my skillset and GPA.

Skills

  • Marketing and Branding
  • Design Principles
  • Typography
  • Colour Theory
  • Package/Apparel Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing
  • Photography
  • UI/UX
  • HTML
  • Product Development
  • Management

Additional Information

Additional Information

Portfolio link: https://alexoswin6750.myportfolio.com/

Timeline

Graphic Designer
Showcase - Home Of The Hottest Trends
01.2019 - Current
Graphic Designer and Production Assistant
MYC Graphics
01.2018 - 05.2018
Project Manager and Graphic Design Lead
Toronto City Council
09.2017 - 02.2018
Project Manager and Graphic Designer
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
09.2017 - 02.2018
Graphic Designer
Cide Effects Media
01.2010 - Current
Coursera
Certificate in Foundations of UX Design from Foundations of UserExperience (UX) Design
Seneca@York
Ontario College Advanced Diploma from Graphic Design

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