Joel Clements Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

I have built a successful business that is focused on delivering creative solutions to complex design and communication challenges.As the creative lead on every project at Brainstorm Studio™ Creative Services, I direct a network of creative and technical professionals brought together to provide the highest level of service and expertise in all aspects of print and digital communications. The professional network that I have built allows me to offer my clients high calibre solutions at a very competitive rate.Brainstorm Studio™ Creative Services provides a range of creative services including branding, marketing, and communications to both large and small businesses.Specialties: Branding, Corporate Identity Design, Corporate Communications (Annual Reports, Brochures, etc.), Marketing Materials, Web Site Design and Development.

St. John'S, Newfoundland

Gluttons & Drunkards is more than a lifestyle brand. It is a community. Our business took shape from our love of food and drink, and burgeoning friendships with local chefs, servers, mixologists, baristas, artisans and small business owners.APPAREL: Gluttons & Drunkards is a signature brand creating apparel that appeals to lovers of food and drink.CREATIVE SERVICES: Our creative studio offers B2B branded apparel and promotional item design and fulfilment services to the food and drink industry.EVENTS: We produce events that bring together creators and consumers to celebrate all things food and drink, and support small business.

Toronto, Canada Area

I bought my first camera at a yard sale when I was just a young boy, and have been captivated by photography ever since. The camera was vintage when I bought it, took roll film, and reminded me of the style of cameras I had seen reporters using in old B&W movies. I still have it, and it sits in a place of honour in my studio.I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts, Specialized Honours, from York University in Toronto, Canada. During my time at York University, I immersed myself in the study of photography and graphic design. Since graduating I have been employed as a graphic designer, art director and photographer. I currently operate my own business providing creative services to a variety of clients.I have always been intrigued by the storytelling role of the photographer – questioning what I see and recording moments that are often overlooked and lost to time. Photographs have the ability to communicate a story in a precise and moving way that transcends the barriers of written and spoken language.

Gta

EMpression is a Marketing Services Company that unites ideas and technology to create tangible results for small-to-medium size businesses. I fulfil the role of Creative Director on a team of creative marketing services professionals helping businesses define and build unique brand experiences.

Toronto, Canada Area

I am a Lead Artist Mentor for youth enrolled in the iAM Program.The iAM Program for photography is an 8-week program offered year-round where youth aged 12-25 from underserved communities across the Greater Toronto Area receive arts and social justice training from some of our city’s most talented artists. We love this program so much that we’re willing to call it the best of its kind in the country!Responsibilities:• Plan and deliver each weekly workshop for 8-16 youth, including but not limited to guest speakers, locations for out of classroom photowalks/gallery tours, class material/content - subject to approval by JAYU Festival Inc.• Providing mentorship to the youth co-mentor, with intention of succession• Providing guidance and leadership of four junior mentors per 8-week term, guest speakers and possible additional support• Working with guest speakers as they are booked for the delivery of each workshop• Ensuring that each youth is prepared and equipped to submit their final assignment for graduation• Follow up weekly with the iAM Program Manager relating to planning, workshop debrief, concerns, guest speakers - any other details related to the program• Assist in the promotion of events and future workshops related to the iAM program• Provide feedback relating to the program entirety, once program has come to a close.• Ensure reporting is completed at the end of each session (shared responsibility amongst co-mentors and junior mentors)

Durham, Ontario, Canada.

As part-time faculty in the School of Media, Art & Design, I am responsible for developing course content and teaching an “Intro to Digital Photography” course.The course introduces students to the technical aspects of digital photography and the creative considerations necessary to compose compelling photographs.

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

As part-time faculty in the School of Design & Visual Art, Joel was responsible for teaching first year “Graphic Design Studio”.In this course, students learned and applied creative problem-solving skills to develop functional solutions to graphic design problems. Research and studio skills were developed, and career options and the historical background of the profession were discussed.

Global/International

As Director of Branding, Joel was responsible for the development of the Decor Mentor visual brand, and ongoing brand integrity throughout all communications channels.What is Decor Mentor? Decor Mentor is a collaborative, educational online community for interior design pros and consumers. Design simplified.Decor Mentor is excited to be collaborating with talented interior design professionals and brands across the globe to offer education and insight into the process of interior design from both a decorating and business perspective. We achieve this collaboration and education through easy-to-find articles and buying guides as well as live online radio and live streaming video events.

Joel developed the curriculum for, and taught, two Packaging Design courses in the Graphic Design - Media programme at Centennial College.Joel’s first year course examined the purpose of commercial packaging, analyzing the structure and meaning of graphics in packaging, and the understanding of environmental implications.Joel’s second year course gave priority to the effectiveness of design solutions in relation to client needs, and utilising multi-disciplinary thinking in developing creative solutions.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for creative management of projects for clients such as Pepsi, Frito-Lay among others. Capital C won Agency of the Year in 2006, after becoming the first non-mass agency to be nominated.

Print design for promotional materials. Primary accounts were Pepsi, and Frito-Lay.

Print design for promotional materials. Primary accounts were Pepsi, and Frito-Lay.

Produced print design for the music industry, as well as marketing materials for summer camps in the GTA.

Packaging design and production.

Bachelor Of Fine Art (Honours), Concentration: Visual Communication Design + Photography

Activities and Societies: Member, Winters College (1989 - 1993) // Vice President, Visual Arts Student Council (1992 - 1993) // York.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Arts

Activities and Societies: Raiders Lacrosse, Year Book Committee (Photographer), Brass Orchestra.