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No strings. No fees. Just help.</p><a href="#Team-Booking" class="how-we-w w-button">Book your time</a></div></div></section><section class="section-11"><div class="text-block-15">PORTFOLIO REVIEWS</div><div class="text-block-15">JOB APPLICATIONS</div><div class="text-block-15">PROJECT ADVICE</div><div class="text-block-15">PROCESS & WORKFLOW</div><div class="text-block-15">PRODUCTION PHOTO & VIDEO</div><div class="text-block-15">BRAND & IDENTITIES</div><div class="text-block-15">MAGAZINES & EDITORIAL DESIGN</div></section><section class="section-10"><div class="div-block-59"><h1 class="heading-35">Office Hours is our effort to provide support, and guidance to new creatives.</h1><p class="paragraph-37">It can be hard to find the peers, mentors, and voices that can help you work through your challenges. So, we're making ourselves available to provide whatever support we can! <br/><br/>Meet us online or at our office for a casual chat about whatever obstacles you're facing. </p></div></section><section id="Team-Booking" class="team-circles"><div class="container-5"><div class="div-block-63"><h2 class="centered-heading">Chat with us!</h2><p class="centered-subheading">We'll all have different insights and specialties. <br/>Speak to who best fits your challenges (or not!)</p></div><div class="team-grid"><div id="w-node-_720a5542-5d5e-61b0-d45a-a50c7d567f8f-477a38b2" class="team-card"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8021e7eacee53b332_Erik2.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 991px) 190px, (max-width: 1439px) 26vw, 270px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8021e7eacee53b332_Erik2-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8021e7eacee53b332_Erik2-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8021e7eacee53b332_Erik2-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8021e7eacee53b332_Erik2.jpg 1600w" alt="" class="team-member-image"/><div class="team-member-name">Erik Mohr</div><div class="team-member-position">Owner & Creative Director<br/><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikrfmohr/" target="_blank" class="linkedin-link">linkedin</a><br/><a href="http://www.erikmohr.com/" target="_blank" class="portfolio-link">portfolio</a></div><p class="paragraph-39">Hey there! <br/>I've been in the creative industry for over 2 decades. I've worked a ton in publishing and have been running my own studio (this one) for several years. I'm also a practicing painter and professional artist. 🤠<br/><br/>Chat with me if you have questions about:<br/><span class="text-span-17">- starting your own business / freelancing<br/>- publishing & editorial design<br/>- art direction<br/>- leadership & management<br/>- portfolio review<br/>- fine art practice</span></p><a href="https://calendly.com/madebyemblem/office-hours-with-erik" target="_blank" class="book-erik w-button">Chat with Erik</a></div><div id="w-node-_720a5542-5d5e-61b0-d45a-a50c7d567f9a-477a38b2" class="team-card"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20abad4dab2b32b888dd0_Joshua.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 991px) 190px, (max-width: 1439px) 26vw, 270px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20abad4dab2b32b888dd0_Joshua-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20abad4dab2b32b888dd0_Joshua-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20abad4dab2b32b888dd0_Joshua-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20abad4dab2b32b888dd0_Joshua.jpg 1600w" alt="" class="team-member-image"/><div class="team-member-name">Joshua Duchesne</div><div class="team-member-position">Associate Creative Director<br/><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaduchesne/" target="_blank" class="linkedin-link">linkedin<br/></a><a href="http://studiojoshua.co" target="_blank" class="portfolio-link">portfolio</a></div><p class="paragraph-39">Hello! <br/>I've worked as a designer and creative in small studios, corporate settings, startups, and freelance. I ran my own magazine for several years and spent half my career in the luxury space. ✌🏽<br/><br/>Chat with me if you have questions about:<br/><span class="text-span-16">- branding / identities<br/>- strategic thinking<br/>- art direction<br/>- portfolio review<br/>- pitching, presenting & decks<br/>- freelancing / career coaching</span></p><a href="https://calendly.com/joshua-madebyemblem/office-hours-with-joshua" target="_blank" class="book-joshua w-button">Chat with Joshua</a></div><div id="w-node-_720a5542-5d5e-61b0-d45a-a50c7d567fa4-477a38b2" class="team-card"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20aba021e7eacee53b6db_Marikha2.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 991px) 190px, (max-width: 1439px) 26vw, 270px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20aba021e7eacee53b6db_Marikha2-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20aba021e7eacee53b6db_Marikha2-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20aba021e7eacee53b6db_Marikha2-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20aba021e7eacee53b6db_Marikha2.jpg 1600w" alt="" class="team-member-image"/><div class="team-member-name">Marikha Saira</div><div class="team-member-position">Project Manager & Designer<br/><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marikha-saira/" target="_blank" class="linkedin-link">linkedin</a><br/></div><p class="paragraph-39">Heyyy,<br/>I've been with Made by Emblem for several years as a designer and project manager. I have lots of experience organizing our business and efforts. 🌙<br/>‍<br/>Chat with me if you have questions about:<br/><span class="text-span-18">- Workflow, Process, and Organization<br/>- Starting your career <br/>- Portfolio Reviews</span><br/>‍</p><a href="https://calendly.com/marikha-madebyemblem/officehourswithmarikha" target="_blank" class="marikha-book w-button">Chat with Marikha</a></div><div id="w-node-_720a5542-5d5e-61b0-d45a-a50c7d567fae-477a38b2" class="team-card"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8fa0ddbec9cbd91c9_Megan.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 991px) 190px, (max-width: 1439px) 26vw, 270px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8fa0ddbec9cbd91c9_Megan-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8fa0ddbec9cbd91c9_Megan-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8fa0ddbec9cbd91c9_Megan-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab8fa0ddbec9cbd91c9_Megan.jpg 1600w" alt="" class="team-member-image"/><div class="team-member-name">Megan Drummond</div><div class="team-member-position">Senior Designer & Media Specialist<br/><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-drummond-a016818/" target="_blank" class="linkedin-link">linkedin</a></div><p class="paragraph-39">Oh, hello!<br/>I'm several years into my design career after making a switch from social service. I'm a George Brown graphic design program grad and I specialize in editorial design and product photography. 🥕<br/><br/>Chat with me if you have questions about:<br/><span class="text-span-19">- editorial design<br/>- production design<br/>- studio photography<br/>- portfolio reviews<br/>- job applications<br/>- starting/changing careers</span></p><a href="https://calendly.com/megan-madebyemblem/office-hours-with-megan" target="_blank" class="book-megan w-button">Chat with Megan</a></div><div id="w-node-_720a5542-5d5e-61b0-d45a-a50c7d567fb8-477a38b2" class="team-card"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab7e36d8960664c3565_Christina.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 991px) 190px, (max-width: 1439px) 26vw, 270px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab7e36d8960664c3565_Christina-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab7e36d8960664c3565_Christina-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/64f20ab7e36d8960664c3565_Christina.jpg 1080w" alt="" class="team-member-image"/><div class="team-member-name">Christina Kim</div><div class="team-member-position">Graphic Designer<br/><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-kim-01a9a022a/" target="_blank" class="linkedin-link">linkedin<br/></a><a href="https://www.chriskimdesigns.com/" target="_blank" class="portfolio-link">portfolio</a></div><p class="paragraph-39">Hiiiii! I'm a recent grad from George Brown's graphic design program and Made by Emblem's newest hire! I'm also a passionate illustrator. 🐀<br/>‍<br/>Chat with me if you have questions about:<br/><span class="text-span-20">- Illustration<br/>- Internships & Job Applications<br/>- Portfolio Reviews<br/>- Starting your creative career</span></p><a href="https://calendly.com/christina-made-by-emblem/office-hours-with-christina" target="_blank" class="book-christina w-button">Chat with Christina</a></div><div id="w-node-d606a6ce-055c-149f-e6cd-4f123a86cb3b-477a38b2" class="team-card-hide"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/65e8d5e71a04fea240c66816_1O4A9258v2.jpg" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 991px) 190px, (max-width: 1439px) 26vw, 270px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/65e8d5e71a04fea240c66816_1O4A9258v2-p-500.jpg 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/65e8d5e71a04fea240c66816_1O4A9258v2-p-800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/65e8d5e71a04fea240c66816_1O4A9258v2-p-1080.jpg 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/65e8d5e71a04fea240c66816_1O4A9258v2.jpg 1600w" alt="" class="team-member-image"/><div class="team-member-name"></div><div class="team-member-position"></div><p class="paragraph-39"></p><a href="https://calendly.com/sara-madebyemblem/officehourswithsara" target="_blank" class="book-christina w-button">Chat with Sara</a></div></div></div></section><div id="footer" class="footer"><div class="section-7"><h1 class="heading-30"><a href="/contact" class="link-6">Contact Us</a></h1><h1 class="heading-29">Let’s find a solution to your <span class="text-span-11">editorial, branding, design, strategy, marketing, advertising</span> project together.</h1></div><div class="container-2"><div class="div-block-37"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6387a4064b6bab648f327b9c_logo%20pieces-05.svg" loading="lazy" alt="" class="image-9"/></div><div class="footer-block"><div class="sit"><div class="footer-inner-2"><p class="paragraph-35">We get it—everyone has a newsletter. 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