Evan Bonk
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EVAN BONK

Graphic Designer

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Phone: (306)541-4699

Email: design@evanbonk.ca

Profile

Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a passion for creating. I love notebooks, pens, and stickers.

Education

NEW MEDIA

COMMUNICATIONS

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

2015-2016

Certificate

Course Highlights: Graphic

Design, Website Design,

HTML/CSS & JavaScript

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Winston Knoll Collegiate

2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Temple Audio Design | Sept. 2020 - Present

Temple Audio is a guitar pedalboard manufacturer located in Warman, SK. I am focused on promoting the brand and tapping into the deep culture surrounding guitars, artists, and pedal companies. I’m part of a vibrant team who’s goal is to create quality products. I also run the Merch department for the company, where we sell multiple shirts of my own design.

Duties:

  • Graphic design & Illustration

  • Website design

  • Animation

  • Art direction

  • Social media management

  • Product setup documentation & printing

  • Merchandise planning

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Creative Saskatchewan | June 2018 - May 2020

Creative Saskatchewan is a government agency that provides support and funding to creative entrepreneurs. As part of the communications team, I managed the agency’s visual identity, website, and social media presence. I also help with all outgoing communications and presentations to make sure the agency maintains a consistent brand. Among other duties, I manage and support the back-end of our online grant management system.

Duties:

  • Graphic Design

  • Website design & content management

  • Social media marketing & management

  • Motion Graphics & video content creation

  • Bi-weekly newsletter

  • Print design

  • Back end system support

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Talking Dog Studios | 2015 - 2018

Talking Dog is an interactive design studio that creates immersive Augmented and Visual Reality projects for a variety of clients. The studio also specializes in sound production and custom built apps for IOS, OSX, Android and PC. Some High profile clients who I personally worked with include the RCMP, Sasktel, and Tourism Saskatoon.

Being a part of a smaller team, I have learned to be adaptable. I often take on duties and responsibilities outside my normal job description.

The Grid, a subsidiary of Talking Dog Studios, is the first virtual reality arcade in the province. I was deeply involved in the process of opening a brand new business with an unproven concept, establishing a name, logo, and branding with the team. I also took the lead on advertising and social media to establish the Grid’s presence.

Duties:

  • Consulting & interacting with Clients

  • Creating graphical content and assets for various projects and programs

  • 360 Videography, 360 Video Stitching, & Editing

  • Branding

  • Designing layouts for apps, creating smooth flowing user experiences

  • Social media content creation and management

  • Copy writing for ads, social media, and notices

  • Writing, managing, bi-weekly newsletter and subscribers

  • Print design and management

  • Website layout and design

  • Custom VR launcher UI and UX

  • Illustrative posters

  • Promotional photography

FREELANCE WORK | 2013-2021

I have also been contracted by several independent companies as a freelance graphic designer. My duties typically include creating new logos, branding principles for future content, and layouts.

Paper Umbrella

Paper Umbrella is tucked away in Regina’s Cathedral Village. It is a unique gift and stationery store that prides itself on being local and Sask made. It is definitely worth a visit if you’ve never been!

Fifth Reel

The Fifth Reel is a screening club organized by a pair of film fanatics who long to provide the movie lovers of Calgary with a unique and memorable theater going experience.

Engaged Learning

Engaged Learning creates interactive learning solutions for a variety of clients.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd is a an established faith based community.

Shiverware

Shiverware is a company that focuses on innovative hardware, software, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. They work with companies across the globe.

Saskatchewan Production Guide

Every year the Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association puts out a guide showcasing filming locations, talent, services, and productions available in Saskatchewan.