Carl Durocher

“I've had the privilege of working under the exceptional leadership of Carl. He consistently impresses with his forward-thinking approach and is always on top of the latest trends and technology, fostering growth and sharing valuable insights. His down-to-earth demeanor and insightful perspective make him not only a great leader but also a valued mentor and someone a truly look up to. It's an honor to work alongside such an inspiring leader and I appreciate all that I have learned being a part of his team.”

“Working alongside Carl for the past few years has been an absolute pleasure. Carl’s commitment to innovative, strategic, and creative design solutions in his work is an inspiration to everyone who works with him. He is the first to share new ideas and is always on the hunt for new tools and technology to add to his teams’ repertoire. His leadership and guidance are truly valuable. His feedback is always constructive and purposeful, and he approaches others' ideas with an open mind, drawing from his extensive experience and insight into the industry to ensure the best outcome for his team and clients. He adeptly curates teams tailored to each project's needs, recognizing and nurturing the unique skills of his designers to push them toward their full potential. Under his guidance, team members enjoy both leadership and the freedom to grow independently, fostering a collaborative and enjoyable working environment. Carl's dedication to excellence and his ability to seamlessly blend creativity with strategic vision make him an asset to any organization.”

“Expanding on our collaboration, working closely with Carl has been an enriching and inspiring experience, and I can unequivocally attest to his unmatched expertise. Carl's talent lies in his ability to effortlessly translate intricate concepts into visually captivating and user-friendly interfaces. Carl consistently impresses me with his meticulous attention to detail and dedication to delivering exceptional user experiences. Time and again, his designs exceed the expectations of both our clients and end-users. He possesses an exceptional talent for articulating his design concepts with clarity and precision. This clear communication not only streamlines the development process but also empowers the entire team to seamlessly incorporate his visionary designs into our front-end interfaces, culminating in an unparalleled user experience. Furthermore, Carl demonstrates an unwavering openness to feedback and collaboration, actively soliciting input from the development team to ensure that his designs not only captivate visually but also align technically. This collaborative ethos cultivates a profound sense of teamwork and mutual respect, serving as the cornerstone for the triumphant execution of our projects. Carl's boundless creativity, professionalism, and dedication make him an indispensable asset to every project.”

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Carl on many projects, and I appreciate his deep understanding of the development process for web applications and websites. His exceptional eye for good design and ability to simplify complex user interfaces significantly enhanced these projects. Carl brings an organized and efficient approach to projects, and his problem-solving skills, combined with his insight and experience with web development, ensured that our clients were satisfied with the completed projects.”

“Carl is an amazing Art Director and Designer but that is pretty obvious by his resume and portfolio. What is not necessarily obvious is Carl's deep understanding and insight into all aspects of the business as well as the people with whom he works. It is an unusually rare and powerful combination of skills and capabilities that combine a keen artistic eye and a sharp business acumen. I worked with Carl on countless projects and their success was in no small part due to Carl's ability to understand all sides of the project and what was required to deliver incredible results. ”

“Carl is an asset to any team. He's a talented, versatile designer, art director and more importantly a leader. Carl's ability to inspire his team and those around him makes him invaluable to organizations. Carl's the kind of guy who puts his team before himself, every time without hesitation. I also appreciate Carl's lust for knowledge and constant improvement - he's often the first one sharing new ideas and new ways to use new technologies and tools - I look forward to working Carl again in the future.”

“That Carl knows his stuff when it comes to design, UX, UI, etc. won’t be a surprise to anyone who works with him even once. The number and variety of projects he’s worked on or led is impressive, and that experience guides his approach to every project. From kickoff through to delivery, Carl is collaborative and flexible, while maintaining confidence in his decisions. You can count on him to deliver with a level of quality that exceeds expectations more often than not. As a leader, Carl understands how to get the best out of each member of his team. He makes it a point to understand personalities, work habits, and motivations; and helping someone to grow in role is just a natural part of what he does. Carl supports his team in a way that every manager should. I appreciate his passion for his craft, and his desire to bring a positive energy to our office. Quite simply, if you have the chance to work with Carl, do it!”

“I've had the pleasure of working for Carl, while as an intern at Ola, and as a Designer for the past 4.5 years while at Fuel. Carl is a talented Creative Director, who has a great eye for design, and is always on top of current industry trends and innovations. He understands the needs of any creative project, and ensures the right team is curated to execute the vision. Carl has a knack for understanding the unique skills of each of his Designers, and thrives in pushing them to be the best version of themselves. He does this by leading, but also giving his designers the room and freedom to grow and be independent. Working in his team has always been a pleasure. ”

“Carl is a talented Design Director who I really enjoyed working under at Fuel. Not only is he a skilled Director, but he is a great mentor. He has a positive attitude that makes him fun to collaborate with. Carl makes things happen. He can quickly pull together the right team to achieve the project objective and he understands the client’s needs. Carl is always on top of design trends, new techniques and software. He would be an excellent addition to any creative team.”

“I have worked with Carl at Fuel Industries for the past 2 and a half years. Carl is an extremely talented designer and a great manager and collaborator. His team at Fuel is the most cohesive team, which speaks very highly of his leadership skills of keeping a very strong and highly functional team dynamic. Carl is great to work with as he always strives to find solutions for tough problems that come up during the lifecycle of a project. He works very hard to insure that the best-suited designer on his team is assigned to the appropriate project, while always supervising their work and having very valuable creative input on all of his department's work, ranging from UI/UX design, wireframes, comps, to final reviews and tweaks to the product before it goes live. Carl is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is dependable, approachable, extremely talented (in multiple disciplines - design, photography, management) and a major asset to any team he works with!”

“Working with Carl has been a pleasure. He is a true leader and can identify quality at-a-glance. He stays up to date with the latest trends, and familiarizes himself with new features added to Adobe's Creative Cloud and shares his knowledge with his team. He is a reliable Design Director who has provided inspiring visions for the team to work with, yet he still gives enough space for everyone to really feel the ownership of the work they've done. Carl gives constructive and valuable feedback, and he also listens to others with an open mind about their ideas. His experience and insight of how this business works is just amazing. He has a combination of strong creative skills, strategic thinking combined with business understanding; which is extremely valuable to any organization. Carl is a true mentor and his entrepreneurial skills are truly inspiring!”

“J'ai travaillé avec Carl durant quelques années. C'est un excellent graphiste et il a une grande capacité à communiqué ces besoins à un programmeur. Sa grande force est de construire une méthodologie de travail pour amélioré la communication entre les différents équipes de développement.”

“Carl est un artiste fonceur, l'inconnu ne sera jamais un obstacle pour lui. Que ce soit pour des projets Web, photos ou vidéos, Carl a les connaissances et le talent qu'il faut pour accomplir la tâche avec succès!”