Brad Leitch
Senior Designer, Illustrator, Artist
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaI am a trained illustrator who is proficient in photo retouching, graphic design and have taken multiple courses in photography. I have a total of nine years experience in apparel design, working on multiple lines with varying styles and demographics. I have worked with many small businesses creating their brand identity and design work. I have worked with larger design firms to create pitch work for current and potential clients, as well as final illustrations for campaigns.
Work Experience
Freelance
Freelance Designer, Illustrator, Artist
Various freelance work in branding, Illustration, design, photography, and photo retouching for such clients as:
DDB Canada
Brought To You By
PRBY Creative
Coeur De Lion Textiles
Wildly Fit
7-Eleven
DDB Canada
Brought To You By
PRBY Creative
Coeur De Lion Textiles
Wildly Fit
7-Eleven
2004
- 2014
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sears Canada Inc
Senior CAD Designer
Promoted to Senior Designer. Supervise team of three designers plus freelancers for
the children’s department. Prioritize and distribute creative product work requests based on the seasonal calendar to meet established deadlines. Coordinate with Project Managers and CAD Manager to manage workflow. Create, manipulate, and colour all artwork which is needed for product design (graphics, prints, plaids, stripes, logos, screens, appliques, embroideries). Special projects include: the rebranding of Extreme Zone, Trend Reports, Styling Guides, and line assortment boards for presentation.
the children’s department. Prioritize and distribute creative product work requests based on the seasonal calendar to meet established deadlines. Coordinate with Project Managers and CAD Manager to manage workflow. Create, manipulate, and colour all artwork which is needed for product design (graphics, prints, plaids, stripes, logos, screens, appliques, embroideries). Special projects include: the rebranding of Extreme Zone, Trend Reports, Styling Guides, and line assortment boards for presentation.
June 2007
- July 2014
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Roger Edwards Sport – Adidas Group Of Companies
In House Freelance Designer (Contract)
Design graphics for use in screen printing for Team Canada and the CFL. Coordinate designs to maintain company’s, as well as licensee image. Updated Reebok Corporate Catalogue.
2007
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Imagineering Media Services
In House Freelance Designer (Contract)
Produce accurate medical and scientific illustrations for use in textbooks. Conduct appropriate research for designs.
2006
- 2007
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Incredible Clothing Company
Designer
Design graphics for use in screen printing. Coordinate design requests with sales staff to maintain client’s vision. Conduct appropriate research for designs. Colour separation for films.
2004
- 2006
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
House Of Kevin Inc
3D Sculptor / Fabricator
Assisted in the fabrication of exhibits and displays for venues such as Science Centers and Museums, to Theme Parks and Visitor Centers.
Assisted in on site fabrication and installation.
Assisted in on site fabrication and installation.
2004
-
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Education
Ontario College Of Art And Design (OCAD University)
Certificate – Digital Media
Introduction to After Effects
Introduction to Video Editing
Introduction to Web Art and Design
Advanced Web Art and Design, CSS & Javascript Frameworks
Dynamic Web Art and Design, PHP
Introduction to Video Editing
Introduction to Web Art and Design
Advanced Web Art and Design, CSS & Javascript Frameworks
Dynamic Web Art and Design, PHP
2012
- 2013
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sheridan College
Illustration - Technical and Scientific Three Year Diploma Program
Painting
Drawing
Technical Illustration Concepts Media Studies
Technical Illustration Scientific Illustration
3-D Studies
Computer Studies
Graphic Design
Architectural Illustration Advertising Illustration
Drawing
Technical Illustration Concepts Media Studies
Technical Illustration Scientific Illustration
3-D Studies
Computer Studies
Graphic Design
Architectural Illustration Advertising Illustration
2001
- 2004
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Bealart
Technology Studies Certificate In Vocational Art – Special Art
Lithography
3-D Design and Sculpture
Illustration and Design
3-D Design and Sculpture
Illustration and Design
2000
- 2001
London, Ontario, Canada
Bealart
Technology Studies Certificate In Vocational Art – Vocational Art Major
3-D Design
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Etching
Film & Animation
Illustration & Design
Lithography
Painting Photography Textiles
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Etching
Film & Animation
Illustration & Design
Lithography
Painting Photography Textiles
1998
- 2000
London, Ontario, Canada
Skills
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Airbrush,
Apparel,
Branding,
Design,
Illustration,
Painting,
Photo Manipulation,
Photo Retouching,
Scientific Illustration,
Spray Paint,
Technical Illustration,
Tria And Copic Markers,