TOM RALSTON

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Experience

Core Agency

Founder & Creative Director

November 2008 - Present Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Indigo Books & Music Inc.

Senior Graphic Designer

• Designing for the in-house studio head office, for stores nation-wide
• Producing adverts for print & web
• Liaising with third parties, such as printers, advertisers and partners
• Creating materials for the product launch of the Kobo Wireless eReader
• Producing mass prints such as 2.5 million newspaper inserts monthly
• Fulfilling briefs accurately within deadlines, and prioritising projects
• Working with the marketing department briefs accurately within deadlines
August 2010 - March 2011 Toronto, Canada

Traffik Group

Production designer / Freelancer

• Creation and adaptation of accurate files for timely production
• Making edits and changes as required and obtaining approvals
• Working to brand guidelines, on a variety of clients for print and web
• Designing and amending POS, packaging, adverts and webpages
July 2010 - Toronto, Canada

Sidell Gibson Architects

Graphic designer / Freelancer

• Designing tailor-made brochures for client pitches
• Ensuring the highest quality of design for prospective clients
• Making sure all company brand guidelines were accurately maintained
• Retouching images for high quality print production
July 2009 - September 2009 London, United Kingdom

Applied Works

Graphic Designer / Intern

• Working in an award winning studio in a close knit team of three
• Meeting with clients, defining briefs and ascertaining their needs
• Gathering research, defining routes and refining a final design
• Keeping strict time management due to short time frames
April 2008 - June 2008 London, United Kingdom

Education

The London College, UCK

Foundation Diploma in Graphic Design, HNC

2007 - 2008 London, United Kingdom

The University Of Nottingham

BA Honours English and American Literature

2004 - 2007 Nottingham, United Kingdom

Chelsea College Of Art & Design

Art and Design BTEC Diploma

2002 - 2003 London, United Kingdom