Neil Campbell
Graphic Design & Art Direction
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4169100998
be.net/ncampbell
Neil is an upbeat professional designer, copy-writer and artist with a BFA from the Ontario College of Art & Design. He is currently a design lead at the consulting firm Oliver Wyman directing designers in the realm of editorial and insight projects. He left a job as a Design Director for the startup creative studio The Mind Refinery to Move to New York City. Previously a graphic designer for Tyco International working on high profile global brands in the security industry. Neil continued his education in marketing at the University of Toronto. Having traveled extensively Neil brings his experiences in international influences to the table wherever he works. With all of his experience Neil is a Full-Stack marketer & design professional based in Midtown Manhattan.
Co-founder of the Mind Refinery digital creative studio.
Co-founder of the Mind Refinery digital creative studio.
Work Experience
Tyco International
Art Director & Designer
// Graphic design
// International communication design
// Top tier brand development
// Integrated campaign development
// Online content development
// Print/press
// Promotions and experiential
// SMS and email marketing
// UX design planning and UI development
// New product development
// Brand and corporate design
// International communication design
// Top tier brand development
// Integrated campaign development
// Online content development
// Print/press
// Promotions and experiential
// SMS and email marketing
// UX design planning and UI development
// New product development
// Brand and corporate design
April 2010
- Present
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Mind Refinery
Head Designer
//Founding member of Toronto based up production company. Responsible for brand & identity. Production design, art direction, marketing & CRM.
March 2013
- Present
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Syndicus Magazine
Creative Director
// Pushed production forward by meeting or exceeding deadlines
// Interviewed new talent and showcased their works through work selection
// Created all visual content of the magazine, illustrations, photography and layout
// Managed all creative aspects of the magazine’s aesthetic
// Interviewed new talent and showcased their works through work selection
// Created all visual content of the magazine, illustrations, photography and layout
// Managed all creative aspects of the magazine’s aesthetic
September 2006
- October 2008
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NBC Universal
Production Artist
// Created a series of art pieces to suit the needs of the Design Team
// Completed all requests within high pressure deadlines
// Collaborated directly with production designer and art director
// Completed all requests within high pressure deadlines
// Collaborated directly with production designer and art director
August 2006
- October 2006
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oliver Wyman
Design Lead
November 2016
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Education
Ontario College Of Art And Design (OCAD University)
Bachelor of Fine Arts
September 2002
- May 2006
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
University Of Toronto
Marketing
Continuing education for a certification in marketing to help develop more strategic insight into creative campaigns and long term initiatives.
September 2012
- Present
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sheridan College
Fine Art Certification
September 2001
- May 2002
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
French (Beginner),
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite,
Art Direction,
Brand Design,
Campaign Management,
Communication Design,
Creative Leadership,
Design Management,
Full-Stack Marketing,
Identity Planning,
Mobile Strategy,
Product Photography,
Sketchup,
Strategic Planning,
UI Design ,
UX Planning,
Volunteer - TEDx
Marketing Coordinator
TEDx OCADU
//January 2013
//Arts and Culture
TEDx OCADU
//January 2013
//Arts and Culture