Greg Smith, About

Visual Designer

Calgary-based visual designer with years of experience in motion graphics, video editing, and graphic design. My work has appeared on menu boards, social feeds, music releases, and screens of all shapes and sizes.

  • Marketing Graphic Designer
    2026 - current

    Create high-impact marketing campaigns across retail, digital, social, and in-store environments. Deliver cohesive creative solutions that strengthen brand presence and drive customer engagement.

  • Owner & Designer
    Since 2014

    Solo-run freelance creative studio focused on motion graphics, digital campaigns, and branded content for small businesses, artists, and cannabis retailers.

  • Senior Designer
    2018-2024

    Turned cannabis product information into clear, engaging digital experiences. Designed animated menus, promotional campaigns, educational content, and social media assets for retailers and cannabis brands across North America.

  • Sr. Media Editor
    2011-2014

    Brought ideas to life through motion, video, and design. Managed projects from concept to completion, producing polished multimedia content for both internal teams and customer-facing initiatives.

    Multimedia Specialist
    2009-2011

    Translated complex information into clear, engaging learning experiences. Collaborated with subject matter experts to create e-learning modules, instructor-led training materials, and culture-focused internal communications.

    New Media Support
    2005-2009

    Provided creative and multimedia support for Commercial Operations and the Emergency Response Team. Designed visual communications, presentations, training materials, and digital assets that supported critical operational initiatives.

  • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
    New Media Production & Design

    Mount Royal College
    Business Administration - Marketing

  • 7-Eleven Canada
    AdFarm
    Artie Lange
    Bison Transport
    Brett Matthews
    Budvue
    Cameron The TSTMKR
    City Natives
    Classified
    Coalition Music
    Danny Boy O'Connor
    David ‘Click’ Cox
    David Myles
    Defend Dignity
    Delta Bravo Urban Exploration
    Errol Eats Everything
    Evans Hunt Group
    Homewood Health
    Jesse Adam Wiberg
    Jimmy Ferrari
    JRDN
    Kicker Inc.
    LPi Group
    Madchild
    Main Street Jukebox
    Maritime Hustle
    Mike Boyd
    N $LASH A
    O'Sound
    Peter Jackson
    Quake Matthews
    Rufus Music
    Sessions High Life
    Spesh K
    Suave-Ski
    SMART Technologies
    Swoop Airlines
    The Outsiders House Museum
    Tona
    WestJet Airlines
    ZGM
    + more

A wolf wearing a black hoodie with the text 'MOTION KITCHEN' in green and gray, against a black background.
A wide river winding through a lush green landscape with rolling hills and a small town along the shoreline, under a partly cloudy sky.
Wooden statue of a man with crossed arms, standing on a stone pedestal with an inscription, outdoors under cloudy sky.
Silhouette of the state of Nevada with the text 'MOTIONKITCHEN.COM/MENU' below.
A snow-covered rural road with minimal traffic, flanked by white fields and a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Two baseball players, one African American and one Caucasian, stand on a baseball field talking, with other players and spectators in the background.
A small fire burning in a fire pit on a grassy field during evening, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A dog sitting on a paved path near a pond with a fountain, with houses and cloudy sky in the background.
A curly-haired dog standing on a wet doorstep with a yellow umbrella and a person in the background during a rainy day.
Quote graphic stating, "Remember when having someone follow you was a bad thing?" in bold green and gray text on a black background.
Green stylized text 'iibuat' on a black background.
A pin with the logo of House of Pain, featuring a shamrock with a spade symbol, and words 'House of Pain' and 'Rin and Malt LyricS' on a dark wooden surface.
Black silhouette of a cow on a green background with the text "MOTIONKITCHEN.COM/MENU" below.
A man sleeping peacefully in bed with eyes closed, lying on a white pillow and bedspread.
Green lightning bolt icon on a black background with the text 'Illustrator, After Effects, & Photoshop' below.
Neon green peace sign drawn with lines on a black background, with text 'GREG SMITH * MOTIONKITCHEN.COM' at the bottom.
Typography design with the words 'Fresh Designs Digitally Served' in large green and gray text on a black background, with smaller green text below that reads 'Illustrator, After Effects, & Photoshop'.
2018-01-31+18.45.22.jpg
mk-mu1.jpg
hp.jpg
jjbhoodies.jpg
mkhoodie.jpg
bb.jpg