Hi, I'm Kara, a North Vancouver-based graphic designer specializing in brand identity, logo design, and illustration. I craft cohesive visual systems for startups and small businesses, blending concept-driven design with hands-on production to bring brands to life. With experience across freelance branding projects, retail roles, and community events, I love collaborating with clients to translate their vision into compelling brand assets, from logos and icons to marketing collateral and photography.…

Kara Elsie Barnett

Hi, I'm Kara, a North Vancouver-based graphic designer specializing in brand identity, logo design, and illustration. I craft cohesive visual systems for startups and small businesses, blending concept-driven design with hands-on production to bring brands to life. With experience across freelance branding projects, retail roles, and community events, I love collaborating with clients to translate their vision into compelling brand assets, from logos and icons to marketing collateral and photography.…

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Hi, I’m Kara, a North Vancouver-based graphic designer specializing in brand identity, logo design, and illustration. I craft cohesive visual systems for startups and small businesses, blending concept-driven design with hands-on production to bring brands to life.

With experience across freelance branding projects, retail roles, and community events, I love collaborating with clients to translate their vision into compelling brand assets, from logos and icons to marketing collateral and photography.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand Logo and Icon Designer at Squirrely Jay’s Cafe
February 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance branding: designed brand logo and icon, branding assets, and visual identity for the cafe.
Brand Logo Designer at Mining Games Team
January 1, 2025 - Present
Brand/logo and icon design for team project; branding concept and assets.
Brand Logo Designer at Level 11 Physiques
December 1, 2024 - Present
Brand logo design and visual identity for fitness brand.
Brand Logo Designer at Bendtin Mechanical
July 1, 2024 - Present
10th year anniversary logo design; branding materials.
Store Cashier at Dollarama
July 1, 2022 - Present
Retail cashier: transactions, customer service, stock organization.
Store Cashier at Welcome Parlour
July 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Retail cashier position; customer service, sales, point-of-sale operations.
Event Photographer at Toss Yer Cabers
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Event photography for themed events; contributed photography skills over multiple years (2021-2024).
Summer Camp Staff at Academie Duello
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Summer camp staff role; performed duties as part of program.
Brand Logo Designer at Squirrely Jay’s Cafe
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed brand logo for Squirrely Jay’s Cafe.
Logo/Icon Designer at BCIT
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created a logo and icon for Mining Games team.
Brand Logo Designer at Level 11 Physiques
December 1, 2024 - Present
Designed brand logo for Level 11 Physiques.
Brand Logo Designer at Bendtin Mechanical
July 1, 2024 - Present
10th Year Anniversary Logo Design.
Cashier at Dollarama
July 1, 2022 - Present
Retail cashier.
Store Cashier at Welcome Parlour
July 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Store cashier.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Design in Graphic Design at LaSalle College Vancouver
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Summer Institute for Teens at Emily Carr University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Digital Media Academy at Lite Argyle Secondary
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Performing Arts Training at Perform Art Studios
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Applied Design in Graphic Design at LaSalle College Vancouver
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Summer Institute for Teens at Emily Carr University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Digital Media Academy Lite at Argyle Secondary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

RGD Student
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
DisCan Student
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail

Skills

Experience Level