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Colin MacFadyen

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Creative Director at Debut Group
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Colin MacFadyen is a Creative Director who specializes in elevating brands through strategic storytelling and immersive experiences. With a background in Visual Arts from Camosun College and a BA from Lancaster University, he leads brand evolution for clients primarily in the pharmaceutical sector. Colleagues describe him as thoughtful, calm, and highly collaborative.

Outside of his directorial role, Colin is passionate about the intersection of design and music. He actively contributes to the local creative community, recently volunteering to mentor early-career designers at a Toronto Design Directory portfolio review event. His past work also includes hands-on illustration and photography.

His creative work in experimental animation using digital formats has been featured in academic publications.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Creative Director
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Brand Storytelling
His professional summary emphasizes his focus on shaping how people feel about brands by crafting experiences through story, strategy, and design.
Pharmaceutical Marketing
[Predicted] His current client list at Debut Group includes major pharmaceutical companies like Amgen, Lundbeck, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, indicating deep industry experience.
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Career

Work history

4-2024 - 4-2025
Creative Director
Debut Group
1-2017 - 11-2023
Design / Creative Director
Livewire Communications
1-2016 - 12-2016
Senior Art Director
TC Transcontinental
1-2005 - 12-2015
Design Director
DMD Ltd
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Education
Diploma in Visual Arts
Camosun College
BA Hons
Lancaster University
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