Summary
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Oneil Black

Toronto

Summary

Award-winning Art Director with 7+ years of experience leading creative strategy, campaign development, and brand storytelling across digital, print, and social. Recognized with 1st Place in the Sprint Week Marketing Competition, and experienced in collaborations with brands like; Nike, Amazon, and Google. Skilled in branding, social-first creative, email marketing, and presentation design, delivering high-impact campaigns that boost engagement and elevate brand presence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Director

Candy Funhouse
12.2024 - Current
  • Direct creative strategy for campaigns, brand launches, and seasonal activations.
  • Lead end-to-end email marketing campaigns: concept, design, copy, deployment.
  • Design print ads, digital assets, social media visuals, and pitch presentations.
  • Collaborated with brands like Nike, Amazon, Google and Milwaukee Bucks Foundation on creative campaigns
  • Serve as both a creative strategist and on-camera talent for social media, contributing to campaigns that increase engagement and accelerate follower growth.
  • Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.

Owner

OJ Taught Me
01.2017 - Current
  • Delivered campaign assets for businesses and non-profits, boosting social engagement by 40%.
  • Directed photo & video shoots from pre-production through editing.
  • Developed branding and social media strategies to grow client presence

• • Leads/Hosts Paint Parties across Ontario

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Jr. Art Director

Klick Health
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Supported senior creatives on branding and campaign projects.
  • Produced digital graphics and marketing collateral for client branding.
  • Led brainstorming sessions with team members, generating fresh ideas for new initiatives.
  • Designed and pitched campaign presentations
  • Designed web + print content including landing pages, email templates, and banners.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising

Humber College
Toronto
04-2021

Skills

  • Visual concept development
  • Effective team contributor
  • Visual conceptualization
  • Photography team leadership
  • Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite tools
  • User-centered layout design
  • Creative campaign development
  • Idea generation

Accomplishments

    Published Author & Illustrator — "Why Me" Children's Book (2018

Timeline

Art Director

Candy Funhouse
12.2024 - Current

Jr. Art Director

Klick Health
04.2021 - 09.2022

Owner

OJ Taught Me
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising

Humber College
Oneil Black