Design Philosophy
As a designer, I’ve grown a lot in terms of having my own design language. What I mean by that is when I’m creating content for a client, I am holding my work for them to my own high standard of creativity and artistry. I do this not only because it ensures that I am producing work that clients will be happy with, but I also like to be proud of the work that I produce. Each client is different and I adapt my methods according to each individual client and project, using the skills I’ve developed over the years to work flexibly and efficiently.
Fun Facts
When I am not working, I am usually spending time with family and friends, enjoying some cocktails and having a meal together. I enjoy staying physically active by working out or playing sports like golf, soccer, and ultimate frisbee. Despite my many allergies, I love to cook and discover new favourite recipes by trying new dishes I find on YouTube. Two of my favourite movie franchises are the Christopher Nolan Batman’s, and the Daniel Craig James Bonds’ (Don’t judge me, Sean Connery is still my favourite Bond).
Skills
Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop CC
Adobe InDesign CC
Adobe Illustrator CC
Logo Design
Branding / Identity Design
Stationary Design
Packaging Design
Catalogue Design
Promotional Design
Exhibition Design
Photo
Adobe Lightroom CC
Adobe Photoshop CC
DSLR Photography
Photo Editing
Photo-Manipulation
Retouching
Colour Correction
Compositing
Video
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Adobe After Effects CC
Adobe Audition CC
DSLR Videography
Video Editing
Colour Correction
Storyboarding
Web
Adobe Dreamweaver CC
Wordpress Setup & Design
HTML5/CSS
Javascript
PHP
API
Experience
Resume
PayByPhone
Multimedia & Digital Designer
May 2021 – Present
My main responsibilities are to provide digital and print design support to marketing efforts related to new city launches, contests, sweepstakes and social media campaigns. I also provide video and photo services to our marketing team when needed.
Jesse Wood
Freelance Creative
2013 – Present
I have been freelancing since my first year at BCIT, and I am very proud of the work I have done. I have done freelance branding, graphic design, videography, and photography, and you can view all these projects on this website.
Sugoi Performance Apparel / Sombrio Cartel
Graphic Designer
March 2018 – March 2020
I started as a Junior Graphic Designer, and in the summer of 2018, SUGOI was acquired by Louis Garneau Sports. After being acquired, I was kept on, and my role was changed to Graphic Designer. My role at SUGOI encompasses more than just Graphic Design as I also do photography, photo editing, videography, video editing, and email template design. I directly work with the marketing department and assist them in ideation and execution.
Allegra.ca | Marketing, Print & Web
Multimedia Designer
December 2015 – June 2017
I worked at Allegra Marketing Print and Web for almost two years. During my time there, my skills in InDesign and Illustrator grew significantly, and I learned how to design for digital print. I also built a few websites for Canadian brands using WordPress. Allegra acquired another print shop while I was there, and we received an increase of jobs without increasing staff. I learned quickly to be a more efficient designer and how to manage stress.
Education
Google Digital Garage
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
October 2020
I took this program to strengthen my knowledge of Digital Marketing. This program taught me more about how to grow a business using digital platforms, and how to check and maintain customer satisfaction.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Digital Design & Development
September 2013 – May 2015
I graduated from the D3 diploma program at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) with honors in 2015. The program mainly focuses on graphic design, web programming, and business. (Here is a link to learn more)
My peers chose me as one of the leaders for the final graduation project. My idea was was to create a mobile application that allowed users to create recipes using what they currently had in their house. It worked fairly well considering we only had a couple of months to develop it and only a team of three to execute the final project. The app was created using HTML and CSS, javascript, and PHP.
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