PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Kyle Robinson is a Senior Graphic Designer and Production and Brand Systems Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience delivering brand-consistent print and digital assets.
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SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES
• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – high-volume print & digital production.
• Brand & Marketing Design: Brand guidelines, brand consistency, marketing collateral, retail, packaging.
• Print Production & Prepress: CMYK, preflight, imposition, RIP, CTP, proofing, vendor-ready files.
• Digital Assets: Social media, email marketing, performance marketing creatives, PowerPoint decks.
• Layout & Typography: Grid systems, magazine/newspaper layout, typography, brand-consistent design.
• Collaboration: Creative briefs, stakeholder collaboration, cross-functional teams, production execution.
• Production Workflows: Vendor coordination, asset management, version control, deadline-driven production.
• Additional Tools: Figma, Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, WordPress, HTML, Excel, AI-assisted workflows.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed, Toronto, 2007-Present
Freelance Graphic Designer & Production Specialist
• Designed flyers, posters, brochures, and marketing collateral for B2B and B2C clients.
• Created business cards, menus, invitations, and branded print materials aligned with client guidelines.
• Developed trade show signage, event graphics, and large-format display assets.
• Designed social media ads, web banners, digital ads, and performance marketing creatives.
• Produced album covers, podcast cover art, YouTube thumbnails, and promotional graphics.
• Created labels and packaging designs for retail and consumer products.
• Designed logos and brand identity elements for startups and small businesses.
• Delivered vehicle wrap design and custom signage solutions for local businesses.
• Managed end-to-end client projects, including creative briefs, revisions, and final asset delivery.
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Firebrand Print & Media Solutions, Toronto, 2014-2015
Graphic Designer & Print Production Specialist
• Designed CD/DVD covers, posters, print packaging using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat.
• Inserted artwork into production templates and prepared files for duplication, printing, and media packaging.
• Executed CMYK workflows, preflight, imposition, proofing, and production-ready files for commercial print.
• Managed digital press operation (Konica Minolta Bizhub C1060), finishing, binding, and quality control.
Printer Gateway, Toronto, 2014
Prepress Technician
• Prepared press-ready files for retail marketing materials using prepress best practices.
• Performed advanced preflight, bleed verification, imposition, and RIP station file processing.
• Plated jobs using Fujifilm DART 4300 CTP system and managed plate output for offset press production.
• Coordinated with clients and stakeholders to resolve file issues and ensure production accuracy.
Multimedia Nova Corporation (Newsweb Printing Division), Toronto, 2005-2012
Production Artist (2010)
• Designed newspaper and magazine ads following brand guidelines and publication layout systems.
• Edited and color-corrected imagery in Adobe Photoshop focused on CMYK density and press accuracy.
• Collaborated with sales and cross-functional teams to translate creative briefs into production-ready assets.
• Managed asset packaging, version control, and archiving in Adobe InDesign for high-volume production.
Prepress Technician (2005-2012)
• Produced printing plates for cold web presses using CTP workflows and RIP station processing.
• Downloaded, preflighted, cropped, renamed, and imposed PDFs from FTP for production accuracy.
• Operated HP DesignJet 5500 for proofing and quality control prior to press runs.
• Managed imposition software workflows and plate output in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Provided client communication and technical troubleshooting for file preparation and press-readiness issues.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, 2002-2003
Digital Media Technical Production Diploma
• Built foundation in graphic design, layout systems, typography, branding, and visual communication.
• Trained in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with focus on print and digital design.
• Completed coursework in Adobe Premiere Pro, including video editing and post-production fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience in 3D modeling and rendering (3D Studio Max) and interactive media (Flash, Director).
• Learned HTML fundamentals for web content development and digital publishing environments.
• Executed cross-disciplinary projects integrating print, digital, motion, and interactive design under deadlines.