Aaron Bamford

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I am an award-winning designer, illustrator and art director with over 20 years of experience leading design projects for major Canadian brands.

About

I am an award-winning designer, illustrator and art director with over 20 years of experience leading design projects for major Canadian brands. I specialize in graphic design, UI/UX, digital advertising, and illustration, and I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping in Figma.

I have designed custom graphics, responsive websites, mobile apps, online games, and editorial content across desktop and mobile, collaborating with developers and content teams to deliver high-quality experiences. I enjoy creating visually compelling, user-centered work and staying current with design trends.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Gaming

Work experience· 13 roles

Senior Design Consultant · Walmart CanadaNov 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

Providing design services and expertise to support Walmart’s e-commerce team; designing online assets, web pages and promotional materials for Walmart.ca; using Adobe Creative Suite; using Figma to create asset libraries and UI components; designing wireframes, prototypes and final UI designs; mobile-first and responsive design; creating custom graphics, photography, illustration, infographics and video content; integrating eCommerce solutions; designing social media assets; collaborating with developers, publishers, editors and writers.

Instructor · Centennial CollegeSep 2014 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Taught design course to post graduate students within Centennial College's Interactive Media Management Program; developed lesson plans, assignments and curriculum and delivered in-class lectures and demonstrations in a workshop-based format.

Senior Interactive Designer / Interim Art Director · Corus EntertainmentJul 2010 – Oct 2013 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Designed websites, online games, mobile apps, and print/online advertising for properties including YTV, Treehouse, Nelvana, Nickelodeon Canada, HGTV, W Network and Teletoon; art directed Corus Interactive design team on an interim basis; led design process with wireframes, mockups and storyboards; created advertisements for mobile apps and in-video promotions.

Independent / Freelance Designer, Art Director & Design Consultant · Independent / FreelanceJul 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 5 mos
Freelance Designer/Art Director and Design Consultant · Various Clients (Freelance)Jul 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 5 mos
Freelance Designer/Art Director and Design ConsultantJul 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 5 mos
Senior Interactive Designer/Interim Art Director · Corus EntertainmentJul 2010 – Oct 2013 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Freelance Designer/Art Director and Design Consultant · Various ClientsJul 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 5 mos

Education

User Experience Design · BrainStation2019
Advanced Illustration Program · Sheridan College2002 – 2003
Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree (Fine Arts, Economics Minor) · University of Waterloo1997 – 2002

Certifications and awards

User Experience Design Certificate2019

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