Paul Ainsworth
Summary
Creative and versatile Senior Art Director with 15+ years of experience delivering award-winning design, illustration, and brand campaigns. Expert in concept development, digital & print production, and team leadership. Known for blending exceptional craft with strategic thinking to create engaging, memorable work under tight deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Director
Telus
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered 20+ custom illustrations for B2B sales collateral across Mining, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Oil & Gas industries.
- Developed artwork used in nationwide print, web, and social media campaigns.
- Contract
Art Director
LG2
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Created visual concepts and activations in collaboration with copywriters.
- Designed pitch decks, social content, and video shoot concepts for YZD and OCS (Ontario Cannabis Store)
- Contract
Art Director
University Health Network Foundation
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Optimized creative processes and improved studio workflows.
- Delivered print and digital creative, while advising stakeholders on best practices.
- Contract
Senior Designer
Porter Airlines
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Expanded the airline's visual identity through custom illustration.
- Designed and launched digital campaigns (email, banners, social media).
- Contract
Senior Art Director
Cineplex Digital Media
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Directed storyboards, space renderings, and animations for clients including RBC and LCBO.
- Led creative development of digital signage and interactive experiences.
- Contract
Senior Art Director
Icon Digital Production
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed digital campaigns for Sobeys, Clarins, Home Depot, and University of Guelph.
- Supervised junior designers and collaborated with 3D and animation teams.
Senior Art Director
TouchBistro
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Spearheaded annual reports, event branding, and social media campaigns.
- Directed photo shoots and supervised creative production.
Education
Associates Diploma (AOCAD) - Communication And Design
Ontario College of Art And Design University
04-2001
Skills
- Art Direction & Visual Storytelling
- Brand Development & Campaigns
- Illustration & Digital Content
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, SketchUp, PowerPoint, Keynote
- Creative direction
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Education & Certifications
(If applicable — please add here if you have formal education you want to include.)
Earlier Career Highlights
- Mastermind Toys — Senior Digital Designer: Designed digital campaigns & promotional assets.
- McCann, TAXI Canada, The T1 Agency — Senior Designer (Contracts): Branding & campaign work for Nike, Visa, Canadian Tire, Dairy Farmers, Moosehead, and more.
- Boom Marketing — Senior Art Director: Led experiential marketing, POP, and in-store design.
- Puncture Design, Bruce Mau Design, BrandHealth Communications — Designer/ Illustrator: Concepted and executed print, digital, and event designs for Unilever, Boots & Hearts Festival, GSK, Pfizer, and others.
Notable Clients & Brands
TELUS | Porter Airlines | Nike | RBC | LCBO | Canadian Tire | OCS | Mastermind Toys | Sobeys | Home Depot | Clarins | Pfizer | Unilever | Moosehead | Ontario Lottery | VISA | TouchBistro
Timeline
Art Director
Telus
09.2024 - 03.2025
Art Director
LG2
08.2024 - 09.2024
Art Director
University Health Network Foundation
06.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Designer
Porter Airlines
02.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Art Director
Cineplex Digital Media
07.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Art Director
Icon Digital Production
11.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Art Director
TouchBistro
05.2019 - 10.2020
Associates Diploma (AOCAD) - Communication And Design
Ontario College of Art And Design University
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