I'm a visual artist and graphic designer with a BFA in Visual Arts and over three years of professional experience across branding, digital campaigns, and print collateral. My fine art background in printmaking and illustration gives my design work a tactile, considered quality that stands out. I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. Whether I'm building brand identities, designing press-ready packaging, or creating user-friendly templates, I focus on clarity, consistency, and strategic purpose. My technical toolkit includes the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), Asana, Canva, and WordPress. I've worked in fast-paced environments from scientific marketing to leading a website relaunch, where accuracy, organization, and calm communication are essential. I'm comfortable collaborating with stakeholders, documenting feedback, and delivering polished assets on deadline. I bring a hybrid skillset that balances creative intuition with strategic execution. Let's collaborate to bring your next project to life.

Erin Olmstead

I'm a visual artist and graphic designer with a BFA in Visual Arts and over three years of professional experience across branding, digital campaigns, and print collateral. My fine art background in printmaking and illustration gives my design work a tactile, considered quality that stands out. I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. Whether I'm building brand identities, designing press-ready packaging, or creating user-friendly templates, I focus on clarity, consistency, and strategic purpose. My technical toolkit includes the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), Asana, Canva, and WordPress. I've worked in fast-paced environments from scientific marketing to leading a website relaunch, where accuracy, organization, and calm communication are essential. I'm comfortable collaborating with stakeholders, documenting feedback, and delivering polished assets on deadline. I bring a hybrid skillset that balances creative intuition with strategic execution. Let's collaborate to bring your next project to life.

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I’m a visual artist and graphic designer with a BFA in Visual Arts and over three years of professional experience across branding, digital campaigns, and print collateral. My fine art background in printmaking and illustration gives my design work a tactile, considered quality that stands out.

I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. Whether I’m building brand identities, designing press-ready packaging, or creating user-friendly templates, I focus on clarity, consistency, and strategic purpose. My technical toolkit includes the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), Asana, Canva, and WordPress.

I’ve worked in fast-paced environments from scientific marketing to leading a website relaunch, where accuracy, organization, and calm communication are essential. I’m comfortable collaborating with stakeholders, documenting feedback, and delivering polished assets on deadline.

I bring a hybrid skillset that balances creative intuition with strategic execution. Let’s collaborate to bring your next project to life.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Designer at Calgary Crime Stoppers
June 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Led the design efforts for the relaunch of Calgary Crime Stoppers' website. Collaborated with stakeholders to align messaging; documented decisions and approvals. Designed user-friendly templates and straightforward guidelines, enabling non-designers to create compliant and consistent materials. Established a simple file and hand-off system to enhance traceability. Created a library of adaptable templates for print and digital marketing. Actively engaged in brainstorming sessions focused on marketing strategies, social media campaigns, event planning, and content development.
Graphic Designer at Get Thrifty Collab
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Collaborated with the Design & Media Director to produce graphics for advertising, outreach, and informational campaigns. Applied production knowledge to create high-quality marketing content for social media, print ads, and newsletters. Used collaboration software to strengthen communication and maintain efficient, effective creative workflows. Took initiative in bi-weekly meetings, alternating host and minute-taker to support team coordination.
Graphic Design Co-op at Precision Nano Systems Inc.
August 31, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Coordinated with marketing, product, and vendors to plan deliverables, track approvals, and hit timely deadlines. Maintained documentation: file naming, version control, and checklists that reduce rework and errors. Translated complex information into clear, public-facing materials; proofread for accuracy and compliance with internal standards. Prepared press-ready packages and confirmed specs with vendors; documented hand-offs to create an audit trail.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts at University of British Columbia
September 1, 2019 - November 30, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services