John Ewing

EurOptimum specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of innovative display systems, using a wide range of materials and advanced technology to create dynamic display solutions for corporate, banking, retail, hospitality, healthcare, government, and commercial environments.

- Created production packages for the installation of graphics / displays in corporate and banking locations

- Compiled a master set of banking merchandise (HSBC )

- Designed 2016 HSBC Pride graphics used nationally and online

I'm a creative, multi-disciplined designer with experience in product and graphic design, looking for an opportunity to contribute within a creative environment.

I have many skills and traits to add to a collaborative workspace - attention to detail, idea creation, respect, sketching, 3D rendering, responsibility, technical drawings, and software like Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, MS Office, and Quark.

I look forward to possibly creating something together, as well as the opportunity to establish new connections.

Thanks for your time.

A non-profit housing co-operative where my work has been a mix of volunteer and billable.

- completed tasks such as the creation of manuals, corporate letterhead and posters

- created a new Maintenance Operations Manual to be used by future staff

- researched and interviewed necessary personnel; work-shadowed outgoing superintendent

- photographed maintenance features to illustrate manual

- redesigned stationery with the aid of presentations and polling of members involved

- volunteer work: Social Committee, Membership Committee Secretary, Maintenance Planning Committee Secretary, and Newsletter Designer

An award-winning designer, manufacturer, and distributor of custom merchandising systems for leading retailers and consumer products manufacturers. Delivering innovation in retail merchandising, creative branding concepts, in-store build-outs, point-of-purchase displays, open service systems, and retail fixtures.

- created in-store POP systems for international retail use

- implemented unique new product displays and updated existing units, fulfilling client design needs and timelines

- executed research and sketches for new concepts, created physical models to aid in ideation process

- discussed design concepts with project team, resolved technical and production issues with design solutions

- chose materials and processes to be used for projects and created high-quality renders/presentations for approval

- implemented designs using vacforming, acrylic, metal and custom material construction

- problem-solved with team leader, project managers and vendors

- prepared technical drawing packages for use in production

- assisted designers with increased work and co-ordinated with suppliers and fabricators to ensure project quality

A world leader in modern, original, casual and affordable design for the home, Umbra has introduced designs that have broken the mold and created entirely new categories in the home decor and gifting market. These designs are created in a design lab environment where the design team collectively conceptualizes and creates innovative and original designs.

- researched and created design concepts for housewares products

- consulted with Design Director and worked closely with Design Leads

- found technical and mechanical solutions to design problems

- assisted over 10 designers with excess workloads, building effective relationships

- produced 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks

- built physical models in workshop for discussions within weekly design meetings

- assisted in re-organizing workshop facilities and materials

The ROM is Canada's largest museum of world culture and natural history and one of the largest museums in North America, attracting 1 million visitors every year.

- improved recycling and reduced waste amounts in eating spaces; implemented signage for waste stream management

- researched, sketched and hand-built models for testing of waste stream concepts

- liaised with external vendor to produce prototypes; minimized backlog of projects for design manager

- project-managed in an intermediate role with external suppliers

- resolved museum’s urgent signage requirements working with minimal supervision, interacting with senior architects and designers

A communications company specializing in event planning, as well as print and digital media for clients primarily in the financial sector.

- met with clients to assess design requirements; managed small group of designers

- provided job details to ensure deadlines and project objectives were met

- created designs ranging in single-run, small business prints to large volume media packages for international corporations

- oversaw projects for businesses including healthcare, banking, publishing and fashion packaging

A small design studio of only three designers doing print graphics for healthcare organizations, community groups, national retailers as well as pro-bono projects.

- assessed client project needs (design, material, cost, deadline schedule)

- liaised with suppliers to ensure client project deadlines and needs met

- worked in teams and independently to meet multiple-job schedule

- assisted fellow workers by solving problems, technical questions and proofreading production material

Canadian PrePress Institute Teaching Specialist

- developed, assessed and updated curriculum as part of a team; taught, supervised and assisted students

- provided students with feedback and progress assessment


Canadian Armed Forces Personnel

- experienced personal growth: development of team skills with fellow soldiers

- performed military duties: Officer’s Driver, Command Centre Radio Operator, Tank Crew, and Wilderness Survival

- travelled throughout Canada, UK and Western Europe