Louis Calautti, RGD

Senior Graphic Designer for BOLD Graphic Communication, a medium-sized studio that creates design, plan and produce accessible communication, marketing and information technology solutions for business, government, and non-profits.

• Daily tasks involve managing and executing all aspects of design projects from concept to successful production, ensuring deliverables are on time and on budget
• Attend creative briefings and pitch presentations
• Present concepts to upper management and clients
• Collaborate with creative team to generate ideas and execute seamless and integrated communications
• Scope of work includes annual reports for Archives of Ontario, OIPRD (Office of the Independent Police Review Director); Ontario’s Youth Policy Framework bilingual publication; Ontario Police College 2014 Course Calendar; ONTransfer logo, website, conference material and advertising; ONCAT logo, corporate print collateral, website and e-newsletter design; Far from the Heart website; Kahnert Furs website; Ontario Heritage Trust website; The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre website; 2011 Emergency Preparedness Campaign for Emergency Management Ontario; Optidose logo and advertising; Ministry of Labour print collateral, murals and web banner advertising; St. Michael’s Choir School print collateral and website; Cancer Care Ontario trade show display and roll-up banners; Office of the Fairness Commissioner website redesign; Dancing with Parkinson’s logo; 2015 Report for Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change; Health Care Ontario 2016-2017 annual report; Commonwealth Legal’s Technology in Practice conference material; Ontario Investment Office promotional video and conference campaign for Sibos2017

Providing design, layout and production for a broad range of print and web projects.

• Deliverables included retail programs for Inventa (Coca-Cola, Powerade, Sobeys, Longo’s, Kellogg’s FibrePlus) and logo designs for AtlasStevens and Strada Electric

In-house Graphic Designer and team leader for leading Canadian manufacturer and marketer of spirits and imported wines.

• Executed all aspects of projects including design, layout and production for a wide range of print based projects, including adaptation or revisions to existing designs for Corby’s portfolio of owned-brands as well as leading international brands
• Developed and created a new corporate identity for Corby, successfully capturing the Company’s new direction and business focus
• Positively impacted consumer impressions and sales on Corby brands by working closely with brand managers and sales team to produce outstanding retail, licensee and event materials within budget
• Brought the design/production of quarterly reports in-house, which improved turn around time and increased control, resulting in cost savings for the company
• Co-managed design projects including remotely overseeing two graphic designers, delegating responsibilities, monitoring progress, and performance ensuring projects were completed in a timely fashion
• Created a collaborative attitude and positive work environment, increasing employee satisfaction among divisions
• Managed company website resulting in cost savings
• Strengthened branding and improved sales team performance by developing and managing ongoing changes to printed and electronic sales collateral

Graphic Designer for BOLD Graphic Communication, a medium-sized studio that creates design, plan and produce communication, marketing and information technology solutions for business, government, and non-profits.

• Efficiently managed and executed all aspects of design projects from concept through to successful production, ensuring projects were delivered on time and on budget
• Collaborated with creative team to produce seamless and integrated communications
• Re-designed RBC’s investment newsletter earning client trust and additional client projects
• Developed and managed client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and steady workflow
• Managed partnerships with various suppliers in order to provide clients an integrated service

Designer and owner of a small boutique graphic design company that provided print-based solutions to corporate clients and graphic design services on contract or freelance basis.

• Developed and executed designs from concept through to successful production for variety of printed materials including monthly corporate newsletter, trade ads, retail programs, and event material
• Managed multiple projects to ensure completion of assignments within established time lines and budgets
• Developed new business
• Maintained current clients and attracted new business through consistent, successful creative work and word-of-mouth

In-house Graphic Designer for a large, Canadian distributor and marketer of computer hardware and software, working on a wide range of corporate communications, advertising and marketing initiatives.

• Developed all deliverables from creative brief through execution, collaborating with internal departments to plan, schedule, review and deliver creative projects
• Ensured all assets adhered to brand standards
• Managed multiple deadlines and responsible for file management, pre-press and quality control
• Established trusting relationships with creative team and key brand managers