Julian Thom
Vancouver,BC
Summary
I am an artist and illustrator with a BA and an MA in Illustration, currently working towards starting my own business and achieving total self-employment. I excel at adapting quickly to diverse tasks, whether in creative design or customer service, consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and stress tolerance without compromising my creativity. I am also passionate about working with and teaching kids about art. I strive to be recognized as a professional artist to apply for grants and residencies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphics and Textiles Design Coordinator
Aritzia
06.2022 - 10.2022
In 2022, I worked as a graphics and textiles coordinator for Aritzia, a global women’s retailer and design house. I created many illustrations, graphics, and patterns while working at Artizia; many were featured, printed on clothing, and sold worldwide.
Food Running and Waiting
Yaletown Distillery
06.2022 - 09.2022
I ran food to tables, waited tables, answered phones, helped with online Doordash and SkipTheDishes orders.
Teaching Assistant
Young Guns Studio
06.2019 - 09.2019
In 2019, I worked as a teaching assistant at a portfolio building studio. My position was to create lesson plans, help students build their portfolios, and create work tailored to their chosen University. This connection has since fostered new potential opportunities within this company creating tactile
sketchbook visuals for social media and academic spaces.
SUPPORT STAFF
Yaletown Brewing Company
06.1999 - 09.1999
Busser and server at the Yaletown Brewing Company in Yaletown Vancouver.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Design in Illustration
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow Scotland 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Design in Illustration
Ontario College of Art And Design
Toronto, ON06.2022
High School Diploma -
Collingwood Highschool
Vancouver, BC06.2017
Skills
- Social Media Design
- Layout Design
- Interactive Design
- Video Editing
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Quick Learner
- Creative capabilities
- Customer Service
- Quick Decision Making
- Stress Tolerance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Applications: Grants, Residencies and ExhibitionsApplications: Grants, Residencies and Exhibitions. Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Timeline
Graphics and Textiles Design Coordinator
Aritzia
06.2022 - 10.2022
Food Running and Waiting
Yaletown Distillery
06.2022 - 09.2022
Teaching Assistant
Young Guns Studio
06.2019 - 09.2019
SUPPORT STAFF
Yaletown Brewing Company
06.1999 - 09.1999
Master of Arts - Masters of Design in Illustration
Glasgow School of Art
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Design in Illustration
Ontario College of Art And Design
High School Diploma -
Collingwood Highschool
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