About - Creative Agency / Branding and Design

Availability

We’re open to new business inquiries for Q4 2024. Get in touch.

A creative agency for brands at a point of change.

ZAK is a creative agency focused on brand identity and strategy, working with organizations in moments of change to help them discover the future of who they will be. Over time, our work has naturally led us toward industry leaders across arts & culture, consumer packaged goods, technology, restaurants, fashion, and beyond.

Our Approach

When we jump into a project, we fully commit. We listen to understand the challenge and identify creative opportunities to execute meaningful design.

Our experience has taught us that there’s no magic formula or perfect workshop question for success. However, our process allows us to understand our clients and how we can help them achieve their vision.

We’re collaborators, lifelong learners, and your partner in design. At the end of the day, we work with likeminded organizations to create brands that are distinctive, practical, and used everyday.

Our Services

Everything that we work on at ZAK, we do so through a branding lens. Here are a few things that we do! While these are our core services, we’re always up to learn something new.

Team

Zia Somjee

Co-Founder & Strategy

Arvin Paelmo

Co-Founder & Art Director

Kristian Hay

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Brett Boivin

Graphic Designer

Bella Sanchez

Junior Designer

Boo & Pesto

Janitorial Dogs

Careers

If we have a job opening, chances are you’ll see it posted up on our social channels. That being said, if you think you can bring something to the table that we don’t have, we’re always keen to make new connections.

Internships

Looking for an internship? We only take a couple per year (depending on our schedule) but it never hurts to reach out! Shoot us an email and let us know why you’d fit in at ZAK, and we’ll get back to you. Make sure to pass along your portfolio too – we want to see your best work.

From international environmental organization launches to rebranding beloved cultural institutions, ZAK is one of our most trusted design partners. They are highly creative, listen intently, and marry logic and flair. Can’t recommend them highly enough. I look forward to many more collaborations.

Zoe Grams, Zg Stories

We’ve worked with ZAK for many years and they’ve become a treasured part of the VIFF family. They are kind, talented and very passionate. As a non-profit, we often have few resources and tight timelines. ZAK always finds creative ways to bring our campaigns to life and stay within our budget.

Laine Slater, Vancouver International Film Festival

Whether professional sports, cutting-edge robotics, or the tech company of the future ZAK is a critical partner in helping me take my brands to the next level. They are second to none in combining strategy and creativity and are my trusted collaborators in telling brand stories that are as intuitive as they are effective.

Ryan Castle, DarkVision Technologies

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