Hi! I'm Susan
I'm a creative director and graphic designer in Calgary, Alberta
SKILLS
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Branding
Advertising
Layout
Prepress
Production
Styling
Adobe CC
With a Bachelor of Design from Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary, my professional journey has given me the opportunity to work in various creative roles. I've created national ad campaigns, art directed specialty flyers for multiple Loblaw banners, designed private label packaging, and art directed photo shoots in the areas food, fashion, and home decor.
Currently, I am the Creative Services Manager at United Way of Calgary and Area. In this role, I lead the creative direction of annual campaigns, reports, and event design, collaborating with photographers, animators, videographers, design agencies, contract designers, and printers. These efforts have contributed to over $50 million in donations per year. Additionally, I freelance and I've been a sessional instructor at the Alberta University of the Arts for the past 5 years, where I enjoy mentoring aspiring creative minds.
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In my free time I enjoy home renovation projects, art projects, cooking, petting dogs, cuddling with my cats, and heading to the mountains to bike or hike.