Meera Thomas
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Creative Director with a proven track record at Azure Urban Developments, excelling in branding and visual identity. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and client presentations, I led award-winning projects, including a high-end restaurant design. My leadership and innovative approach foster interdisciplinary collaboration, driving impactful marketing strategies and architectural solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Director & Marketing Lead
Azure Urban Developments
01.2020 - Current
- Managed the company's marketing strategy for nearly four years, overseeing branding, visual identity, and promotional materials
- Served as the lead designer behind company marketing graphics, including social media posts, website design, brochures, and exterior signage
- Created high-quality architectural renderings used for marketing, investor presentations, and promotional materials
- Designed all floorplans for Posthouse and Azure Westboro, ensuring optimized spatial planning and architectural flow
- Interior Design for Élise: Led the conceptual and spatial design for Élise, a high-end French restaurant, creating a cohesive interior aesthetic
- Winner of the Uncommon Ottawa Award for Best Student Work for Élise's interior design
- Branding & Marketing for Élise: Developed the logo, brand identity, and marketing package, aligning the restaurant's visual identity with its architectural design
- Designed and painted a 20m-long exterior mural on the side of Posthouse, integrating large-scale public art with the building's architecture
Fabrication & Assembly Team
Lumiere Festival - Ontario Place
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Selected by the Head of Digital Fabrication at Daniels Faculty to participate in the assembly of a reciprocal grid shell installation
- Operated a Kuka robotic arm to mill 244 custom wooden pieces for construction
- Assisted in on-site assembly of the curved structure and integration of UV-illuminated neon paracords
- Gained hands-on experience in digital fabrication, structural assembly, and parametric design
Junior Architect/Intern
SPICE Design
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed architectural drawings and photorealistic renderings for client presentations
- Fabricated physical models and digital 3D case studies for conceptual development
- Assisted in project coordination alongside experienced architects
Bartender & Server
Madison Avenue Pub
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided high-energy service while engaging with customers from diverse backgrounds
- Crafted custom cocktails and managed high-volume bar operations
Internet/Assistant Project Manager
EBC Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Organized and managed architectural drawings using BIM
- Developed construction schedules and managed documentation for multiple units
- Created and maintained detailed spreadsheets tracking materials, fixtures, and specifications
Developmental Coach
Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Led weekly training sessions for 3-5-year-olds, fostering foundational soccer skills
- Designed engaging practice drills and effectively communicated with parents
Sales Associate
Carousel & Canopy Boutique
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted customers with styling selections and supported merchandise curation
Sales Associate
Swatch
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided personalized customer service, increasing sales through upselling and product recommendations
Founder & Director
Revived Stitch
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Designed and sold handmade clothing through Instagram, building a loyal customer base
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Technology and Digital Fabrication
University of Toronto - Daniels Faculty
03.2025
Nepean High School -
Nepean High School
01.2020
Skills
- Rhino
- Grasshopper
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Processing
- Kuka Robotics
- CNC milling
- Laser cutting
- Model-making
- Arduino
- Sensor-based installations
- Interactive spatial design
- Lumion
- V-Ray
- Graphic design
- Branding
- Client presentations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- French (Proficient)
- Spanish (Conversational)
Musical Education
- Trombone Player & Vocalist (Jazz, Rock, Indie, Pop)
- Grade 7 Royal Conservatory Pianist
- Experienced in music performance, songwriting, and sound design
Accomplishments
- Uncommon Ottawa Award for Best Student Design for interior design work on Elise
- Hattie Sommerville Scholarship awarded to a student with an average exceeding 80%
Certification
- SmartServe
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fabrication & Assembly Team
Lumiere Festival - Ontario Place
03.2024 - 06.2024
Junior Architect/Intern
SPICE Design
05.2023 - 06.2024
Bartender & Server
Madison Avenue Pub
02.2022 - 01.2023
Internet/Assistant Project Manager
EBC Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2022
Creative Director & Marketing Lead
Azure Urban Developments
01.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Carousel & Canopy Boutique
08.2018 - 03.2019
Developmental Coach
Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club
05.2018 - 09.2020
Founder & Director
Revived Stitch
07.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Swatch
06.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Architecture - Technology and Digital Fabrication
University of Toronto - Daniels Faculty
Nepean High School -
Nepean High School
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