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✱ local ✹ creative
✱ local ✹ creative
✱ local ✹ creative
✱ local ✹ creative
✱ honest ✹ innovative
✱ honest ✹ innovative
✱ honest ✹ innovative
✱ honest ✹ innovative
MADE BY LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS, FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS
Your Canadian Digital Marketing and Web Design Team
Founded and based in Calgary, JYZ Design is part of the vibrant community of entrepreneurs building a local and diverse small business community.
We seek to bridge the gap between independent freelancers and corporate agencies and give business owners direct contact with those helping their enterprise’s development, growth or renewal.
We are established designers, developers and copywriters who are entrepreneurs ourselves – and are thus plugged into the mindset, struggles, opportunities and successes of those who seek to build their own legacy.
Meet Our Team
Marketing and design are my true passions in life. I love the privilege of being able to express my ideas into brands everyday through the trust of my associates and clients. I have been a professional graphic designer for over 8 years. I am continuously searching for new, challenging projects. I have now worked with countless different industries and received agency training, developing JYZ into a competitive player in the marketing scene and providing startups with a viable partner in developing their brands. I am super excited to speak with you and learn about your passion!
CO-FOUNDER,
President & Project Director
JUDY YU
I have a background in business development within the oil and gas industry, growing a startup from the ground up. My goal for JYZ is to cultivate a reputation as a hub for unique creative vision that is not bound to any single industry or artistic milieu. I use my extensive experience in various styles of writing and cultivated insights into marketing strategies to polish the content of our various projects into tactical tools for our clients to expand their business horizons.
CO-FOUNDER,
MARKETING DIRECTOR
ROB HUGHES
I am a web developer, creative thinker and problem solver. A music producer by hobby and caffeine enthusiast by day, I act as JYZ’s webmaster, tech support and developer. I love talking to people and making sure your website is running smoothly. I am constantly searching for innovative ways to present information, creative solutions and be amongst the leaders of the industry.
WEBMASTER
JIM VO
I am a graphic designer and project manager from Calgary, Alberta. I’ve always been a visual person and have enjoyed creating things whether it be through graphic design, film, photography, or drawing. I graduated from the SAIT Film and Video Production diploma program with honors, and later completed the SAIT Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement. I graduated from the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University with a minor in marketing.
PROJECT MANAGER
MICHELLE HILLMAN
Kedist is our Creative Media Production artist. Graduating from the New Media Production and Design program at SAIT in the spring of 2023, she has an eye for detail and a knack for innovative storytelling. Kedist's diverse skill-set encompasses graphic design, video production, and digital media. She brings a fresh and contemporary approach to the JYZ Team and we’re thrilled to have her onboard.
Digital Designers
Kedist Desalegn
Enthusiastic about creativity from an early age, Yuliias unwavering passion for design has propelled her through diverse styles, industries, and collaborations as a UI/UX designer. Armed with a Master's degree in Graphic Design, she’s honed her expertise over the years, pushing the boundaries of visual communication. Now based in Calgary, Alberta, Yuliia is originally from Ukraine, which has allowed her to mix the unique confluence of cultural and design aesthetics.
UI/UX Designer
Yuliia Kotliarova
Sofia graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a degree in Business and a specialization in Marketing. She has a range of experience in the dynamic industries of media and marketing, where she has gained valuable insights. These experiences have honed her analytical skills and allowed her to understand the interplay between business and creative elements. Passionate about storytelling, whether through content creation, written work, or other expressive mediums, Sofia finds joy in bringing narratives to life.
PROJECT MANAGER
Sofia Rodriguez Abbiati
media production ✹ ui/ux design ✱ email
media production ✹ ui/ux design ✱ email
media production ✹ ui/ux design ✱ email
media production ✹ ui/ux design ✱ email
marketing ✹ Graphic design ✱ Copywriting
marketing ✹ Graphic design ✱ Copywriting
marketing ✹ Graphic design ✱ Copywriting
marketing ✹ Graphic design ✱ Copywriting
Our Approach
The JYZ Ethos
We come from both a strong creative and technical background– the core skillsets of any successful marketing team. From a design perspective, our branding, print and websites rival any leaders in our industries of expertise. From a technical standpoint, we stay on top of social algorithms, development languages and directions big tech is moving the industry as a whole. In our world, a degree is not enough. We constantly stay curious, inspired and passionate. Ironically, we don’t do much marketing ourselves. Most of our company’s growth has come from pure quality of work, word of mouth and the caliber of our portfolio projects. We believe there’s nothing more powerful than consistently delivering on our standards.
With JYZ, you have a full-service agency at your disposal. We offer a full spectrum, holistic and authentic approach to marketing: providing customers value – this applies to our customers, and their customers. We believe in honesty first, as we are set out to create a long term business with client interest and success in mind. We pride ourselves on our strong client testimonials and reviews, and only work with businesses we can get behind. We perform full audits on consultation and provide suggestions on how to start, improve or adjust your current online presence.
Most of our strategies are inbound, as we utilize the opportunity to exist long term where people are looking for us, instead of where we’re not wanted. We meticulously research your business and industry, making sure we understand how to communicate your message to your target audience. Once we’ve targeted your most lead-worthy clients, we follow through with content, design, copy and videos that keep your current customers loyal while attracting new clients.
Our motivations are never to oversell, only to over deliver. If you are looking to hire a company that will not question your strategies, we are not the right fit for you. We come to the table with ideas – overarching strategies and the best ways to execute. We hold ourselves accountable to get it done. We make sure your customer journey is professional, from first impression to conversion.
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Blitz
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Kana
Cheif Ball Officer
Bully
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Rhubarb
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Goobie
Chew Toy Coordinator
Bowie
Head Cuddly Security
Blitz
Barketing Manager
Kana
Cheif Ball Officer
Bully
HR (Hair Redistribution)
Rhubarb
Treats Receivable
Goobie
Chew Toy Coordinator
Bowie
in the news
Awards
JYZ Design Announced as Best B2B Digital Marketing Agency
Top Social Media & Influencer Marketing Companies in April 2021
New Explore Kananaskis Tourism Brand & Website Unveiled
New open-air mountain tour bus service launches
