Brian Huber Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

With a primary function of coordinating the movement of all jobs through the Creative Services team, I ensure the team delivers a consistent brand experience and upholds the visual identity across the organization and all its product segments.As a brand champion I guide and enable all partners and stakeholders to strengthen the Geotab brand through consistent application. I am successful at building productive relationships with agencies and vendor partners, and communicate the visual identity to ensure excellence in all creative executions.• Responsible for scheduling, producing and delivering all work developed by the creative department, overseeing and providing daily management of the creative output. I manage the workflow and day-to-day operations of the creative team, including setting priorities, assigning resources, and ensuring project goals are achieved.• Through consistent communication, I coach the designers and elevate the brand in design quality, with a focus on the company’s design strategy, through ideation on initial concepts of a project with storyboards, illustrations, descriptions, etc; • I am a team player who is amped to roll up my sleeves and jump in on any task with a very strong ability to prioritize work and assign resources across multiple projects based on short- and long-term needs.• In the implementation of a new workflow system, I identified opportunities for improved workflow/processes and support the introduction and optimization of Wrike for the creative team.• I strive to enhance the creative vision on all projects through a strategic approach, with a customer-first mindset, engaging with key cross-segment stakeholders with a goal to build the brand.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

In providing effective management, I support the workflow processes for the Collating Team in the production of kits and packages of client communications in combination with pre-printed brochures, inserts, envelopes and forms for distribution to internal and external clients, all in accordance with business area requirements.• With clear direction and efficient management of the end-to-end process, I provide leadership, motivation, guidance and support to the Collating Team to ensure the accurate output, productivity and workflow of the team.• I identify opportunities for improvement, find efficiencies and provide feedback to team members on quality production, processes, environment and systems by communicating openly and regularly.• In responding to requests from clients in accordance with established service standards, I investigate, understand and resolve issues and errors to ensure that efficiencies are maximized.• I am responsible for developing a positive, quality-focused and results-driven environment by holding team members accountable for their performance and completing performance evaluations.

Waterloo, Ontario

I strived to deliver great user experiences by creating intuitive and functional designs in both digital and print medias. I’m passionate about delivering high quality concepts and designs for marketing collateral, advertising campaigns, identity and branding, user interface, wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes.• I manage all creative projects from concept to completion, delivering in scope, on time and within budget.• With my clients’ goals in mind, I advise on strategies and communicate design decisions effectively to achieve desired results.• Through client meetings I discuss and understand the scope of projects, effectively communicate design decisions and stay flexible in receiving feedback.

Waterloo, On

Overseeing and managing Manulife’s brand through creative and design strategic direction, I was responsible for leading, inspiring and mentoring a team of talented writers, designers and multimedia professionals. I coached the development of creative concepts, ideas and recommendations – and ensured the delivery of compelling, client-focused solutions that brings the brand to life, meeting organizational goals. In this role I was instrumental in creating exceptionally impactful work through inspiring, coaching, collaborating and overseeing all creative work created by the team, and championing the company’s brand vision. • Supervise the Creative Team and inspire the creation highly impactful print/digital concepts and design for campaigns and projects.• Led print/digital asset creation for Manulife Bank’s launch of 800+ new ABMs including bank cards, ABM wraps, ABM digital ads, online banner ads and social content for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.• Led creative direction and iteration process on a different approach to the redesign of Horizons magazine, an advisor publication for Manulife Securities, culminating in an award-winning first issue.• Managed and oversaw average of 20 print/digital tasks daily for diverse clients across five departments and cross functional teams in a collaborative environment.• Responsible for determining and setting priorities, maintaining production schedules and guiding multiple campaigns and projects from concept through to completion.• Reviewed and reported on time tracking analytics to meet changing needs through identifying resourcing needs. • Tasked with monitoring the team’s workload and volume challenges that threaten service levels; develop solutions that ensures the design team consistently meets all deadlines.• Ensure that the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards are applied to all online documents designed by in-house design team.

Waterloo, On

Oversaw creative direction and quality control for print/digital content. Remained current on issues, trends and technologies while leading and participating in successful brainstorm sessions and delivering creative concepts and solutions that captured attention. • Provided art direction and quality assurance for internal and external designers in the production of print/digital solutions.• Followed key UX + UI design principles for digital user experience and navigation in designing wireframes and prototypes for Manulife.ca and Repsource advisor portal. • Added video editing capabilities to skillset that included photo editing, branding, logo development, print layout and UI design through ongoing commitment to learning new technologies.• Enjoyed overwhelming success designing branded, visual experience of inaugural Manulife Financial LPGA Classic.• Support and help develop print and online look and standards for Canadian Division.

Waterloo, On

Proven self-starter with a strong work ethic, I quickly built a reputation as go-to resource by consistently developing creative solutions that supported client needs while meeting tight deadlines.• Provided conceptual and design support in creation of Solutions magazine, a leading communication tool for Manulife’s Retail division.• Art directed photoshoots in Waterloo Region, Toronto and Montreal to build and maintain Manulife’s digital asset library.• Contribute positively toward the perception of Manulife, its brand, its product and service offerings, and its sales channels. • Participate in brainstorm sessions, conceptualized and design marketing collateral to promote a wide breadth of product and services, including brochures, folders, invitations, print and online ads, interactive multi-media and trade show banners and collateral.

Waterloo, On

Responsible for the creative development and production of brochures, posters, flyers, newsletters and print ads in support of diverse business unit marketing strategies.

Graphic Design And Advertising, Graphic Design

High School

Activities and Societies: Soccer and Arts