PHEINIXX
BRAND DESIGNER | EDUCATOR | TEA GEEK
Pheinixx specializes in bringing big ideas to the table, and then bringing them to life.
This involves creating multi-platform strategies that generate the memorable moments that build brand tribes. Her extensive experience as a leader has come from directing marketing and creative teams in both agency and in-house settings on a local, national and international scale. With an approach built on ideation and problem-solving, Pheinixx has a proven track record in identifying the needs of the brand and imagining strategic creative solutions.
This also involves creating immersive, inventive educational experiences that build knowledge and understanding. Pheinixx is the Graphic Design & Interactive Media Program Director at Toronto Film School – sharing her expertise with the next generation of designers. As Toronto Film School Online‘s Instructor Development Officer, Pheinixx also works with teachers – combining her expertise in communication design with her love of teaching to steer educational tools in new directions. She has lectured for the North American Design Exchange, and remains a sought-after guest speaker.
I have had the opportunity to design for :: Roberto Cavalli, Michael Kors, Warner Bros. Music, Julien Macdonald, MasterCard Stylicity, Fashion’s Night Out and NADA; chef’s Rob Rainford, Christine Tizzard, Rob Rossi and Bal Arneson; Canadian brands Gusto TV, Thomas Henry, TD Canada and Toronto Fashion Incubator – as well publications Vogue, Elle, InStyle, GQ, WWD and W. I have been fortunate to work with the Canadian creative talent of The Eady Bros., Jake Rosenburg, Peter Papapetrou, Bryan Ishiguro and Mary Symons.
2013 | SECURED HIGH-PROFILE CLIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN TORONTO FILM SCHOOL’S GROUNDBREAKING GRAPHIC THESIS PROJECT After the initial trial of students working with real-world clients, I took over the graphic design thesis project at Toronto Film School and have led it through nine successful commercial identity projects in four years. These thesis projects include a major undertaking of work that can include identity, layout, packaging, interactive, new media, motion graphics design as well as promotions, marketing strategy and social media content. Student work from this project has been commercially produced across the technology, agriculture, food, construction, fitness and retail industries.
2010 | CREATIVE DIRECTION FOR THE WORLD’S FIRST 3D SHORT FASHION FILM Working with Canadian fashion label NADA on her Fall/Winter 2010 collection, I directed the creative structure and visuals for the first fashion short film in 3D – premiered at Cineplex Odeon’s flagship theatre.
2008 | RECEIVED AN AWARD CREATED TO HONOUR MY ACHIEVEMENTS IN WEB-BASED COMMUNICATIONS I was voted the Regional Director for Fashion Group International for 2008 and 2009. During my time as the Regional Director, and previously as a board member, I focused my efforts on raising the profile of the group amongst members and industry alike. The increase in exposure of the Canadian chapter of FGI as well as our unique online presence garnered special acknowledgment by the New York headquarters in the form of a unique award presented to me during our annual conference in 2008.
2006 | LED THE RE-BRANDING OF AN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AGENCY Once it was decided that the luxury marketing agency NAFA required an identity refresh, it fell to me to plan, manage, oversee, design and deliver the new brand messages and visuals across our offices in Russia, Greece, China, Korea and Italy. I also introduced the re-brand to our stakeholders across Canada in a series of keynote speeches.
1998 | PITCHED NEW MEDIA SOFTWARE TRAINING SOLUTION While the Marketing Coordinator at ProPharm Ltd. I pitched a solution to utilize (then) cutting-edge technology to solve the challenge of training a nation-wide group of technologically inexperienced clients on a new computer system. My solution of creating a multimedia CD-based training program resulted in a promotion and a new role leading the successful project.
Toronto Film School | Program Director | 2012-present Graphic Design Director/Chair for both on-campus and on-line programs | Staff Management + Professional Development | Student Management | Course Development | Educational Outcomes + Competencies | Teaching
Toronto Film School Online | Instructor Development Officer | 2017-present Education Design | Course Development | Educational Outcomes + Competencies | Professional Development
Brand Design & Creative Direction | 2009-present Creative Thinking | Brand Consultation | Visual Design | Art Direction | Visual Identity
Bamboo Magazine | Creative Director | 2010-2012 Art Direction | Creative Direction | Management | Social Media | Front-End Digital | Content Creation
NAFA | Creative Director | Sept 2001-Feb 2009 Creative Direction | Brand Compliance | International Collaboration | Art Direction | Print + Digital + Video + Broadcast | Strategy
Freelance Design & Marketing | March 2000-Sept 2001 Marketing | Design | Print + Digital | Advertising
ProPharm Limited | Multimedia Specialist | May 1994-March 2000 Multimedia Design | Project Management | Brand Compliance | Event Planning | Corporate Communications
My quest for new knowledge and perspectives is ongoing.
Tea Association of Canada
Currently pursuing the TAC Tea Sommelier® Certification
Technical Training
1996-1999 – Private Software Training
University of Ryerson
1995-1997 – Studies of Imagery, Film & Design
Seneca College School of Communication Arts
Graduated 1993 – Diploma of Creative Advertising & Broadcasting with High Honours | Dean’s List
For my full portfolio please visit www.behance.net/pheinixx