Meet Elyssa
Toronto-based graphic designer bringing creativity, accessibility, and a dash of fun to every project. She's an Associate RGD Member, known for volunteering at RGD Designathons, where she takes part in fast-paced design sprints for non-profit organizations, as well as sitting on the RGD Education Committee. In September & November 2023, she has been recognized as Volunteer of the Month for her efforts. Elyssa's passions lie in motion design, web design and development, all while prioritizing accessibility as a fundamental design principle. Credentials include a Bachelor of Design from York University and Sheridan College's YSDN program, Gold Award for the Canadian Young Lions, and an honorable mention at the RGD Student Awards.
When she's not designing the next best thing, Elyssa indulges in gaming, singing along to her favourite music, tending to her thriving plant collection, and enjoying virtual movie nights with her mom. She also treasures her visits to Kingston, where she cuddles endlessly with Gracie, her dad's beloved dog.
Experience
Jan 2024
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Present
UI Designer
In my current role, I specialize in crafting compelling UI designs tailored for diverse industries such as e-commerce, QSR, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. My designs seamlessly integrate animation and thoughtful use of colour, all while prioritizing accessibility to ensure an inclusive user experience.
UI Designer
In my current role, I specialize in crafting compelling UI designs tailored for diverse industries such as e-commerce, QSR, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. My designs seamlessly integrate animation and thoughtful use of colour, all while prioritizing accessibility to ensure an inclusive user experience.
Aug 2022
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Present
Freelance Designer
I collaborated with new clients and maintained partnerships with former employers and clients. Notable projects include crafting dynamic corporate presentations for easy client updates, adhering to brand guidelines in letterhead design, and producing social media assets. I also continued to support and enhance previous work, updating Webflow websites and designing new editions of annual reports.
Freelance Designer
I collaborated with new clients and maintained partnerships with former employers and clients. Notable projects include crafting dynamic corporate presentations for easy client updates, adhering to brand guidelines in letterhead design, and producing social media assets. I also continued to support and enhance previous work, updating Webflow websites and designing new editions of annual reports.
May 2022
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Mar 2023
Present
Intermediate Graphic Designer
At Green Living, I led the creation and design of various client projects, ranging from brand identities to report booklets and campaigns. Notably, my work emphasized accessibility, with a commitment to ensuring all public-facing PDFs met AODA compliance standards, as well as aligning with the company's environmental and social responsibility goals.
Intermediate Graphic Designer
At Green Living, I led the creation and design of various client projects, ranging from brand identities to report booklets and campaigns. Notably, my work emphasized accessibility, with a commitment to ensuring all public-facing PDFs met AODA compliance standards, as well as aligning with the company's environmental and social responsibility goals.
Jun 2021
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Apr 2022
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Junior Designer
Creating and designing graphics for various partner campaigns and in-house marketing materials including social media posts, GIF stickers, presentation slides, animations, large seasonal campaigns, and much more. I conducted a basic accessibility audit on the SPC website, providing valuable insights to the product team. This involved outlining high-priority, low-priority, and quick tasks, and streamlining the strategy for enhancing accessibility and SEO.
Junior Designer
Creating and designing graphics for various partner campaigns and in-house marketing materials including social media posts, GIF stickers, presentation slides, animations, large seasonal campaigns, and much more. I conducted a basic accessibility audit on the SPC website, providing valuable insights to the product team. This involved outlining high-priority, low-priority, and quick tasks, and streamlining the strategy for enhancing accessibility and SEO.
Sep 2020
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Apr 2021
Present
Graphic Designer & Multimedia Assistant
As a designer for the AMPD faculty, I curated visually engaging content for the AMPD Instagram, website, and newsletter. Additionally, I worked on special projects catering to various programs under the faculty, showcasing adaptability and creativity in my design approach.
Graphic Designer & Multimedia Assistant
As a designer for the AMPD faculty, I curated visually engaging content for the AMPD Instagram, website, and newsletter. Additionally, I worked on special projects catering to various programs under the faculty, showcasing adaptability and creativity in my design approach.