Christopher G. Wright
Product Designer
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWork Experience
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
Creative and UX Lead, CIBC Live Labs
April 2018
- February 2019
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
Senior Creative Lead, UX Strategy
November 2016
- March 2018
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
Creative Lead, UX Cross Channel
July 2015
- November 2016
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
Visual Designer, Online Banking
August 2014
- July 2015
Ontario, Canada
Advertek
Senior Designer
Responsible for the development and production of design projects for Advertek’s clients as well as produce promotional materials aimed at establishing Advertek’s presence as a leader in the printing industry. Being the only designer, rapid brainstorming, critical decision making and strong workflow management skills have been accrued while at Advertek. Exposure to a prepress environment has increased my awareness in preparing art files to deliver a hassle-free and efficient production. My work has helped to attract more clients seeking creative solutions and assisted in the formation of a branding team of which I am the Senior Designer.
September 2010
- Present
Ontario, Canada
Self-Employed
Freelance Graphic Designer
Delivering art direction and execution for clients. Services include identity development, editorial designs, point of sale, direct marketing, and web user interfaces.
I've been fortunate to provide design work for such clients as Shikatani Creative and Canon Canada Inc.
I've been fortunate to provide design work for such clients as Shikatani Creative and Canon Canada Inc.
June 2008
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Z.Inc
Intermediate Designer
Was engaged in all aspects of the design process including receiving briefs from clients, concept development, formally presenting work to clients, making revisions, and preparing final art for print production. I was exposed to the intricacies of working in a studio; an environment where working in-tandem with your peers and the ability to prioritize tasks is paramount to producing a successful product. This presented me with opportunities where I was responsible for the continued operation of the firm while the principal was absent.
Brand Experience:
Bacardi, NHL, Live Nation, NASCAR, Wrigleys
Brand Experience:
Bacardi, NHL, Live Nation, NASCAR, Wrigleys
June 2008
- February 2010
Ontario, Canada
The Write Invite
Junior Graphic Designer
Designed print invitations for corporate events and private functions. This freelance work demonstrated effective use of resources within strict time parameters.
November 2005
- February 2006
Ontario, Canada
Times Photography
Photography Assistant and Graphic Designer
Acted as a photographer’s assistant involved in setting up lighting equipment and taking photographs in studio sessions and weddings. Technical work involved use of Adobe Photoshop to edit images and design promotional material for the company.
June 2005
- July 2008
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education
York University/Sheridan College
Bachelor of Design (Honours), Graphic Design
September 2004
- April 2008
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Acrobat,
Adobe Creative Cloud,
Adobe Dreamweaver CS6,
Adobe Illustrator CS6,
Adobe InDesign CS6,
Adobe Photoshop CS6,
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom,
Adobe Premiere Pro CS6,
CSS,
Digital Photography,
HTML,
Microsoft Office,
QuarkXpress,
Sublime Text 2,
Interests
Film, Writing, Photography, Fine Art, 80s music, Technology.