OCAD-trained graphic designer with international newsroom and high-throughput print production experience, now focused on packaging, branding, and digital design. Editorial precision is core to my process—from risograph and press-ready file setup to fast concepting under tight deadlines—paired with design for social impact and bilingual (English + Arabic) layouts.

Freya Parekh

OCAD-trained graphic designer with international newsroom and high-throughput print production experience, now focused on packaging, branding, and digital design. Editorial precision is core to my process—from risograph and press-ready file setup to fast concepting under tight deadlines—paired with design for social impact and bilingual (English + Arabic) layouts.

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OCAD-trained graphic designer with international newsroom and high-throughput print production experience, now focused on packaging, branding, and digital design.
Editorial precision is core to my process—from risograph and press-ready file setup to fast concepting under tight deadlines—paired with design for social impact and bilingual (English + Arabic) layouts.

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
English
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

CEO Middle East and Arabian Business - Graphic Designer at ITP Media Group
November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Designed credited editorial spreads for CEO Middle East and Arabian Business (GCC print & digital), delivering 100% on-time work under daily newsroom deadlines. Produced press-ready layouts in Adobe Creative Suite with direct collaboration with editors/art directors via Slack and Magnet. Accelerated ideation by integrating AI image generation tools (Adobe Firefly, Runway, Gemini) while maintaining on-brand output quality. Created multi-format social campaign visuals using Photoshop and Figma tied to brand partnerships. Managed 50–100 daily production requests across laser, inkjet, and risograph systems. Improved print output success rates by 40% by building a file-setup troubleshooting guide used across 50+ weekly client interactions.
Graphic Design Intern at Outclass
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Supported catalog/print/digital design for a Canadian men’s fashion brand, integrating AI-assisted concept tools (MidJourney, DALL·E) to speed ideation. Contributed to a Shopify e-commerce rebrand (launched Sept 2025), including backend web design, product photography, and email newsletters. Assisted with guidance for file setup and troubleshooting to improve print output consistency.
Student Ambassador (International Student Support Office) at OCAD University
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Produced a unified visual identity system across print, social, environmental, and digital touchpoints for a 25+ artist exhibition; improved visitor recognition with the team. Reduced onboarding friction by creating and distributing a 700-copy OCAD Survival Guide for incoming international students, improving wayfinding and access to resources.
Print Student Monitor at Copy and Print Center, OCAD University
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024

Education

B.Des (Hons.) Graphic Design at Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto
September 5, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Graphic Design
Exchange Semester | Winter 2025 (Visual Communication Design) at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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