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Hello! I’m Carla Schaap, a Graphic Designer with an Advanced Diploma merging imagination and design. With a knack for detail, I craft visually captivating solutions, from corporate identities to intricate illustrations.

Carla Schaap

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Hello! I’m Carla Schaap, a Graphic Designer with an Advanced Diploma merging imagination and design. With a knack for detail, I craft visually captivating solutions, from corporate identities to intricate illustrations. Collaboration fuels my creativity, while technology enhances my skills. Ready for new challenges, I bring dedication and creativity to every project, aiming to tell compelling stories and leave a lasting impact. I have experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments supporting

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Hello! I’m Carla Schaap, a Graphic Designer with an Advanced Diploma merging imagination and design. With a knack for detail, I craft visually captivating solutions, from corporate identities to intricate illustrations. Collaboration fuels my creativity, while technology enhances my skills. Ready for new challenges, I bring dedication and creativity to every project, aiming to tell compelling stories and leave a lasting impact.

I have experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments supporting creative teams with branding, packaging, and promotional materials. I enjoy managing print production and client communications while continuously improving my design skills using Adobe Creative Cloud and other tools.

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Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Firefly
Expert
Branding
Intermediate
Signage
Intermediate
Brochure
Intermediate
Canva
Intermediate
Infographic
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Figma
Intermediate
Blender
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Graphic Designer at Matrix Four Limited
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2029
Supported the creative team in producing packaging, branding, and promotional materials for a diverse client base. Responsibilities included concept development, designing layout and print-ready artwork, and collaborating closely with senior designers and clients. Strengthened skills in Adobe Creative Suite while gaining valuable experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven project environments.
Graphic Designer & Sign Maker at Signarama
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Enhanced graphic design and creativity skills by designing signs and printing projects using Adobe Creative Cloud. Managed print production with advanced equipment, resolving technical issues and ensuring quality. Improved project planning and communication skills for efficient workflow and client satisfaction.
Print Marketing Coordinator at Go Platinum Realty Inc.
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Improved print marketing coordination by crafting property brochures, infographics, and memory books using Canva. Managed print production and data folders efficiently, delivering organizational and technology skills. Conducted statistical research on social media views and marketing data and demonstrated consistency and reliability in overseeing mailing processes, including brochure assembly.
Grower Summer Assistant at Creek Valley Gardens
May 31, 2017 - September 29, 2022
Assisted seasonal gardening and plant growing activities over multiple summers.

Education

Graphic Design at Fanshawe College
September 6, 2021 - April 19, 2024
Studied at Fanshawe College for threee years and graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design. Recieved an overall GPA 4.2 and was honored with The Marketing Department Award for Academic Excellence in Graphic Design, recognizing my achievement of the highest overall program GPA.
Advanced Diploma at Fanshawe College
September 1, 2021 - April 30, 2024

Qualifications

The Marketing Department Award for Academic Excellence in Graphic Design
September 6, 2021 - April 19, 2024
Recognized for achieving the highest overall program GPA.
Dean's Honour Roll - 6 Semesters
September 6, 2021 - April 19, 2024
Awarded each semester throughout the 3-year Graphic Design program for maintaining a GPA of 4.0 or higher, recognizing consistent academic excellence.
The Marketing Department Award
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Dean’s Honour Roll
September 1, 2021 - April 30, 2024
Academic Excellence in Graphic Design
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment

Testimonials

May 2025
by Dirk & Erika Schaap
from Creek Valley Gardens Inc

Creek Valley Gardens Brand Identity & Website Design

Carla's expertise in graphic design shone through in her work on our new website and her updates to our accounting templates, including customer invoices, credit memos, and statements. She also put her skills into practice with an attractive Instagram post announcing our new website. For all of our recent design and update requests, she delivered designs quickly and efficiently, always presenting proofs, mockups, and ideas in a professional manner.
    paper Bear's Treasure Brand Identity & Website Redesign
    The client approached for a refreshed look for both their brand and website. The goal was to create a modern, yet recognizable, warm and inviting identity that would resonate with their target audience while reflecting the company's dedication to natural honey and pollination services. The new website and branding align with Bear's Treasure’s values, highlighting their local, pure honey and the vital role their bees play in agriculture. View the finished website redesign here: https://www.twine.net/signin
    paper Creek Valley Gardens Inc. Brand Identity
    Developed a comprehensive brand identity and a fresh website redesign for Creek Valley Gardens, a family-owned cut flower greenhouse in Ontario. The project encompassed the creation of a cohesive visual system, including logo design, colour palette, typography, and packaging elements. The branding reflects the company's commitment to quality and sustainability, aiming to resonate with its target audience and enhance brand recognition.​ View the redesigned website here: https://www.creekvalleygardens.com/ or view the project under my Behance profile: https://www.behance.net/gallery/224160463/Brand-Identity
    paper Health Science Clinic Branding
    Health Science Clinic rebrand project for Fanshawe College involved designing a cohesive visual identity and environmental graphics for three health programs under the Oral Health & Wellness Clinic umbrella. This included naming, logo design, signage, and wayfinding systems for each clinic area—Tend (Dental), Mend (Massage), and Bend (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy)—as well as creating a short explainer video and campaign materials for student recruitment. View the full project on my website: https://www.twine.net/signin
    paper Design 4 Change
    The "Design 4 Change" project involved graphic design students from Fanshawe College, who developed a logo and branding for the event, celebrating the success of graduating designers. The project involved designing various deliverables, including social media assets, merchandise, signage, and a presentation. The final logo design, featuring a creative twist on the number "4," was among the top 5 voted. The student-led project enabled teamwork, collaboration, and creative direction, ultimately contributing to a cohesive event presentation. For more details and visuals, view the project on my website: https://www.twine.net/signin
    paper Liquid Hero Branding & Advertising
    Liquid Hero is a fictional craft beer brand imagined in Ontario, designed to embody strength, tradition, and connection to the ocean with a bold, adventurous identity. Crafted using Canadian-grown ingredients and classic brewing techniques, the brand appeals to adventurous drinkers and ocean enthusiasts alike. The logo features a sleek, transparent shark silhouette that resembles a glass bottle, symbolizing resilience and adaptability. The shark, a powerful ocean predator, represents strength and the ability to thrive in fluid environments, reflecting the brand’s ethos of celebrating victories no matter the challenge. The deep navy colour palette evokes the mysterious depths of the ocean, reinforcing the brand’s connection to nature and craft. Three distinct beer labels were developed: Bait (Red Ale) represents nightfall with a shark hunting a seal. Surf (Wild Ale) features a midday surfer encounter. Hook (Sharp Ale) captures an afternoon fishing scene. Each label incorporates vivid illustrations, time-of-day lighting, and a consistent shark motif to maintain a strong visual identity across the product line. The designs combine humour, danger, and clarity to reflect the brand’s energetic
    paper Koffie Branding, Cup & Bag Design
    Koffie is a fictional Dutch-inspired coffee brand designed to bring the charm of local European cafés to Ontario, specifically imagined for cozy shopfronts in London and Stratford. The identity centers around a simple wordmark logo resembling the top view of a coffee cup, paired with a warm, inviting palette of dark navy, brown, orange, and yellow. The coffee cup design is limited to two Pantone colours and features a playful logo pattern with a custom tagline, supported by a realistic 3D mockup. For the coffee bag, a chalk-textured illustration was developed using a layered black base and custom Photoshop brushes to simulate a hand-drawn effect. The illustration depicts Stratford’s storefronts, with Koffie as the vibrant focal point surrounded by cooler-toned shops to create visual depth and contrast. Characters like a cyclist and a businessman carrying takeaway cups add a sense of life and storytelling to the scene. The coffee bag combines vibrant tones—yellows, purples, blues, and reds—with a dreamy, steamy sky to convey warmth, community, and Dutch charm. The final deliverables also include a store sign designed to match the brand’s cozy, approachable personality,
    paper Baby Mine Apparel Corporate Identity
    Baby Mine is a fictional baby apparel brand created to represent affordability, comfort, and high-quality style through a warm and neutral aesthetic. This project focuses on developing a cohesive corporate identity package, including logo, submark, business card, letterhead, and envelope, that reflects the brand’s essence: innocence, curiosity, and emotional connection. Inspired by dependent penguin chicks, the branding captures themes of innocence and curiosity through an illustrated baby penguin logo, soft muted tones, and a balance of positive and negative space to convey visual charm and flexibility for future brand expansion across products and services. The project emphasizes sustainability, simplicity, and emotional connection, aligning with the brand’s essence: Tiny Unique Look. You can explore the project further on my website: https://www.twine.net/signin
    paper The War Amps Direct Marketing Campaign (Passion/School Project)
    The War Amps is a Canadian nonprofit established in 1918 to support veteran amputees, later expanding to assist all amputees across the country. It offers programs for children, adults, and veterans, funded through services like Key Tags and Address Labels with optional donor contributions. This project aims to design a persuasive direct marketing campaign promoting the charity through coordinated direct mail and social media advertising, featuring a clear offer and call to action to effectively engage the target audience. View the project here: https://www.twine.net/signin
    paper Photo Manipulation Movie Poster
    This project is a photo manipulation movie poster for a fictional film about an evolved anglerfish that uses its light as a portal to a new dimension, destroying everything in its path. The poster was created by digitally combining various images in Adobe Photoshop, including sea creatures, coral reefs, and other elements to capture a chaotic and suspenseful atmosphere. The design uses light rays and bubble effects to emphasize the fish's 'sucking' motion, with dynamic typography reflecting the film's menacing tone. You can explore the project further on my website: https://www.twine.net/signin