A Little Bit of Background

Who is Jai anyway?

That seems like a bit of a daunting question but I’ll try and sum up some details to give you a better idea of what I’m all about. I am a graphic designer, an artist, an event producer and even a musician, but the through line in it all is creativity and self-expression.

Formally I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Alberta University of the Arts and certification in Advertising & Design from the International Academy of Design & Technology in Montreal. This duality has helped to shape me into the creative force that I am today and it’s given me a unique perspective and approach throughout my artistic career.

When I think about how I got into all this “creative” stuff, I can say that I don’t remember a time when it wasn’t a part of my life. I’ve been taking formal art classes since I was 8 years old and designing graphics for over 25 years. I’ve also thrown over 20+ specialty events in the Calgary area, bringing unique performance & visual art, world-renowned musical artists and stunning stage designs together to create a truly unique, immersive user experiences. If that wasn’t enough, I’ve also been a dj & musician since 1998 and I even produced and ran an urban street wear clothing company called Evolve Clothing.

I’m inspired by nature, passionate about mushrooms, driven by creativity and fueled by too much caffeine. At the end of the day, I’m excited about creativity and can’t wait to see what’s next.

Post-Secondary

Education

Alberta University of the Arts

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Printmaking & Sculpture

Calgary, AB. Canada
1993 – 1998

International Academy of Design & Technology

Certification: Advertising & Design

Montreal, QC. Canada
2003-2005

Professional Skills
  • Team Player
  • Self-Motivated
  • Creative Thinker
  • Passionately Driven
  • Multi-DIsiplinary
  • Goal Orientated
Technical Skills
  • Adobe Creative Suite
    Photoshop
    Illustrator
    After Effects
    InDesign
    Premier Pro
    Acrobat
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Wordpress CMS
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Video Design & Animation
  • Costume & Set Design
  • Event Production
Interests & Hobbies
  • Art
    Painting
    Sculpting
    Drawing
    Mixed Media
    Printmaking
  • All Things Mushrooms
  • Music Production & Dj'ing
  • Outdoor Exploring
  • Travel
  • Movie, Theatre & Dance

Searching for my resume?

If your here looking for a formal resume, then look no further. You can click on the button to the right to download it. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Looking to get in touch?

Whether you just want to give me a virtual high five or your looking to connect over a creative opportunity, I’m always up for chatting about all things creative.

Please use the handy online form to the right or contact me via email at jai@zephyrstudios.ca if that works better. I will do my best to get back to you as quickly as possible.