Hi, I'm Kirk,

a Creative Director & Digital Experience Leader.

I lead multidisciplinary teams to turn complex business challenges into compelling digital experiences, using strategy, design, and technology to create measurable outcomes for organizations and their customers.

20+
Years of Experience
60+
Professional Creatives Led
250+
Projects Launched
40+
Design Awards Earned
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Career Highlights

Hard work, good fun
Co-founded and led the creative department of a digital experience agency that made the Globe & Mail’s Growth 400 and was ranked the #1 full-service digital agency worldwide on Clutch.co.

Built and mentored a multidisciplinary creative team while helping create a workplace that earned Tech in Motion’s Best Culture award.

My experience design work has earned 15+ awards, including a Peabody Award and Canadian Screen Award.

Experience Design Portfolio

Selected work across digital and physical experiences, brand development, and creative technology

A collage of images showing advertisements for ecobee smart thermostats, featuring arrangements of household appliances and novelty items

Record-Breaking Sales

So smart it pays for itself

This animated digital campaign resulted in ecobee's "best Black Friday ever" with a 30% boost in sales YOY.

  • Platinum AVA Digital Marketing Award
  • Gold Communicator Award
  • Featured in Applied Arts
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Better than the Internet

BLACK FRIDAY MYSTERY BOX

The BCC Black Friday Mystery Box installation lured over 1,400 shoppers per year off of e-commerce, and into the shopping mall on Black Friday.

For 5 years in a row!

  • ICSC Maple Leaf Silver Award
  • Gold Hermes Creative Award
  • Gold MarCom Award
  • Communicator Award of Distinction
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Illustrated Public Health Campaign

The Sex You Want

37% of gay men in Ontario reported reconsidering their sexual health practices after engaging with the campaign website, based on a study conducted by the province.

The realities of the community were brought to life through illustrated comics of real guys' stories, infographics about hotter (and safer) sex, and a dozen rather "cheeky" animated videos.

  • Platinum Hermes Creative Award
  • Gold MarCom Award
  • Webaward
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Musical Innovation

Transcend Labels

I worked with SABIAN Cymbals and famed percussionist Jojo Mayer to develop the branding, digital campaign and website for an innovative new musical instrument.

The communications reflect the product's elegant look, technical design and premium price point.

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Rebranding  Tradition

Kingsway College School

After 30 years of traditional private school branding, Kingsway College School needed their identity to step into the future.

The new design system, rooted in the school's heartfelt values, stands out in a crowded market and signals their commitment to a new kind of education.

Empathetic Leadership

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I intentionally build inclusive, collaborative cultures that drive engagement, independence, and great creative work.

I develop designers to work confidently across disciplines and directly with clients, raising the level of design thinking throughout the organization.

Supportive & strategic

Kirk is the most empathetic and caring C-suite leader I've ever had the opportunity to work with. Beyond his impact to culture, he brings incredible value to crafting cogent strategy, always pushing for a clear and defined understanding of the 'why' on any engagement.

Stephanie Niven
Vice President eCommerce, Art & Science

We do our best work

Kirk always found opportunities for us to do our best work! His open-mindedness and empathy has created an enjoyable, happy, and collaborative environment to work in!

Darya Andriyenko 
Product Designer, Mozilla

A joy to collaborate with

Kirk is always supporting the team to work towards their fullest potential. He is a fearless leader who creates a safe space, and an absolute joy to collaborate with!

Hanieh Khosroshahi
UX Design Lead, YLabs
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