Mike Boz

Graphic Designer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Experience

Artform*

Director of Graphic Design

Manage and execute all graphic design components of a variety of multi-disciplinary design projects; work with various team members to integrate project elements; creating digital and printed presentations for client meetings and pitches; meet with clients to present projects, discuss feedback and review work progress; coordinate with printers to ensure quality print production.
December 2008 - Present Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Portland Stewart

Senior Graphic Designer

December 2013 - Present Toronto, Ontario, Canada

BOZBOARDS

Founder, Lead Designer & Brand Manager

Work directly with riders to prototype new and dynamic board designs; designing all aspects of our boards (shape, construction, graphics) and visual branding; overseeing manufacturing of our boards to control quality and consistency; work with photographers and videographers to create content for online and printed marketing material; manage online sales and customer fulfillment.
May 2008 - Present Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kingwest Magazine

Senior Graphic Designer

Work directly with the Art Director to create compelling and narrative page layouts; create page grids, templates, and style guides to ensure consistency throughout the book; coordinating photographers and directing photo shoots on site; manage content assets to ensure all copy and imagery is current and organized; print production of the entire book, creating quality print-ready files.
November 2010 - Present Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Roarockit Skateboard Co.

Skateboard Building Instructor

May 2007 - September 2008 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Education

Ontario College Of Art & Design (OCAD University)

Bachelor of Graphic Design

September 2004 - April 2007 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Skills

Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Rhinoceros 3D,