Greg Smith, About

Freelance Designer.

  • I'm a Calgary-based freelance visual designer with years of experience in motion graphics, video editing, and graphic design.

  • I create custom and ready-made visuals for digital signage and social media. From lyric videos and explainers to digital menus and in-store content.

    ✅ Visualizers
    ✅ Digital Menus
    ✅ Social Carousels
    ✅ Any size format
    ✅ Refills available
    ❌ Live updates or auto-sync
    ❌ Print or logo design
    ❌ Mobile Ads (GIFs)
    ❌ Long-form video

  • I work project by project, or book me for the month for ongoing creative support.

    ✅ Adobe Creative Suite
    ✅ Licensed stock & fonts
    ✅ AI generative assets
    ✅ Client provided assets
    ✅ Email support
    ✅ Refill options
    ✅ 5–10 business days
    ✅ Pay by e-transfer

    Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
    Closed holidays.

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.
Pop art style portrait of a man with short hair and stubble, wearing a dark hoodie, against a yellow and orange dotted 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'.

  • Owner & Designer (freelance)
    2014-present

    Motion Kitchen serves as my central hub for freelance projects. I offer affordable promos and visualizers for artists and small businesses.

  • Senior Designer
    2018-2024

    Created visual content specifically designed for the cannabis sector—including digital menu design, product promotion, and social media content.

  • Sr. Media Editor
    2011-2014

    Produced and designed high-end visual content from concept to completion for internal and external projects.

    Multimedia Specialist
    2009-2011

    Collaborated closely with subject matter experts, and developed visual learning materials for both online and classroom training, along with culture-centric content.

    New Media Support
    2005-2009

    Provided creative project support and visual design for The Emergency Response Team and Commercial Operations.

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

    Mount Royal College
    Business Administration

    Illustrator + Premiere + After Effects + Photoshop + Squarespace

  • 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
    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

  • Custom Visuals – Short-form promos, digital menus, social visuals, presentations, and full custom builds designed for any brand.

    Industry Experience – Cannabis, real estate, music, events, small business, aviation, energy, and more.

    Fast & Reliable – Clean, polished results with quick turnaround times.

    Easy to Work With – A flexible partner who can jump into projects, handle overflow, and keep content looking consistent.

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