I am a thoughtful and intentional Senior Graphic Designer/Creative Director with a career spanning newspapers, international magazines, publishing houses, and agencies. I am the founder of Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic Design, bringing over three decades of creative exploration and client collaboration. I translate research, ideas, and stories into meaningful visual solutions; I balance clarity, precision, and artistry across digital and print media. I am committed to building lasting value and authentic connections for every client and project.…

ERICA (RIKI) SILZER

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I am a thoughtful and intentional Senior Graphic Designer/Creative Director with a career spanning newspapers, international magazines, publishing houses, and agencies. I am the founder of Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic Design, bringing over three decades of creative exploration and client collaboration. I translate research, ideas, and stories into meaningful visual solutions; I balance clarity, precision, and artistry across digital and print media. I am committed to building lasting value and authentic connections for every client and project.…

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I am a thoughtful and intentional Senior Graphic Designer/Creative Director with a career spanning newspapers, international magazines, publishing houses, and agencies. I am the founder of Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic Design, bringing over three decades of creative exploration and client collaboration.

I translate research, ideas, and stories into meaningful visual solutions; I balance clarity, precision, and artistry across digital and print media. I am committed to building lasting value and authentic connections for every client and project.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner & Principal Graphic Designer at Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic Design
December 31, 2018 - Present
• Lead creation of brand identities, websites, print media, illustration. • Develop concepts, visuals, and layouts for diverse client needs. • Oversee client relations, business ops, project workflows, vendor coordination.
Freelancer at Freelance
March 30, 2013 - December 29, 2018
Created logos, brochures, business cards, posters, signage, websites, and various print and digital collateral.
Owner & Principal Graphic Designer at Fire Monkey Design Studio
December 31, 2007 - March 27, 2018
• Delivered graphic design solutions from concept to production for print and digital media • Managed client communications, daily operations, and project workflows • Oversee client relations, business operations, and vendor coordination
Senior Graphic Designer at Artisan Press Ltd.
August 1, 2002 - July 30, 2007
• Designed a wide range of print and marketing materials, logos, hardcover and softcover manuals, annual reports, and signage for many industries and businesses • Collaborated with project managers and mentored junior designers • Trained prepress technicians on Heidelberg CTP workflows and plate prep

Education

Diploma, Printing Management Technology at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Journalism Arts, First Year at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Agriculture & Mining, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Peer-reviewed + Published Recognition for Logo Design
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    uniE621 City of Moose Jaw
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    uniE621 Akpik Theatre Poster
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