Clayton Budd
Principal, Creative Director
Toronto, Ontario, Canada17 years as a multidisciplined interior, graphic and multimedia designer specializing in retail, hospitality and branding. A skilled and demonstrated leader who is passionate about the creative process and bringing a client’s vision to life through design.
Work Experience
Clayton Budd Projects
Principal
As Principal and sole owner, I assume responsibility for all interior and graphic design projects from conceptualization to execution. The direct relationship I enjoy with my clients has allowed me full control and responsibility for the final result. On a personal level, Clayton Budd Projects fulfilled a long-time goal of owning my own business.
June 2011
- Present
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
64TH AND QUEEN
Principal
During my tenure at 64TH AND QUEEN, I shared the creative direction with one other partner. My role was the marketing of our company, the procurement of new business and the management of client relationships. I also led our design team—directing creative aspects of all interior and graphic projects, in addition to production and set designs. This experience gave me the opportunity to strengthen my skills as both a designer and manager.
January 2008
- June 2011
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The International Design Group (now WATT)
Senior Designer
My career in design began at The International Design Group (IDG). At IDG, I honed my skills as a retail interior designer and developed my knowledge base for graphic design. Over time, my responsibilities grew to entail the creation and development of a multitude of design projects, ranging from shopping centres to boutique retail spaces.
May 1996
- January 2008
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education
Algonquin College Of Applied Arts And Technology
DID
1993
- 1996
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
French (Fluent),
Awards
Arido
ARIDO Award - JACFLASH - Retail Store design
2008
Arido
ARIDO Award - La Maison Simons - Retail Store design
2002
Skills
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Keynote ,
Microsoft Office,
Services
Interior Design
› Needs assessment, feasibility studies and overall discovery process
› Space planning / zoning and adjacency studies› Concept ideation and directional imaging
› Concept development, sketches and 3D studies
› Design development and detailing
› Resourcing and direction of additional support including CAD technicians, specialized sub-contractors and trades
Graphic and Multimedia Design
› Corporate naming and strategic branding
› Logo design and development of visual elements
› Art direction and design of corporate letterhead, marketing materials, brochures and other printed collateral
› Print advertising strategy and design
› Website strategy, storyboarding and coordination with web developers to ensure proper online execution
› Resourcing and direction of additional support including: photographers, copywriters, PR contractors, illustrators and other specialized designers and trades
› Needs assessment, feasibility studies and overall discovery process
› Space planning / zoning and adjacency studies› Concept ideation and directional imaging
› Concept development, sketches and 3D studies
› Design development and detailing
› Resourcing and direction of additional support including CAD technicians, specialized sub-contractors and trades
Graphic and Multimedia Design
› Corporate naming and strategic branding
› Logo design and development of visual elements
› Art direction and design of corporate letterhead, marketing materials, brochures and other printed collateral
› Print advertising strategy and design
› Website strategy, storyboarding and coordination with web developers to ensure proper online execution
› Resourcing and direction of additional support including: photographers, copywriters, PR contractors, illustrators and other specialized designers and trades