Artist | Graphic Designer | Actor | Animator

Gryphon "Kyu" Powell

Artist | Graphic Designer | Actor | Animator

Available to hire

Artist | Graphic Designer | Actor | Animator

Work Experience

Freelance Video Designer at Hawkeye Canada
June 1, 2026 - Present
Produced social media content (posts and reels) using past footage; designed shirt graphics for merch sales; reviewed and sorted old footage to determine usable assets.
Design Co-Op Placement (Graphic/Media Design) at OverDrive Design Co-Op
March 1, 2026 - Present
Created social media graphics (including motion graphics and Instagram ads). Developed proof-of-concept investor PowerPoint presentations. Produced corporate event assets such as signage, information sheet templates, card systems, and handouts. Built digital product mockups (3D book design render). Performed Figma web design edits including layout block rearrangement, grid construction, table edits, asset placement, and banner/header system creation.
On-Retainer Graphic Designer at OverDrive Design
March 1, 2026 - Present
Provide ongoing graphic design support on retainer, collaborating with clients on branding, marketing collateral, and visual assets.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Baker Center
June 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance graphic designer handling branding and design projects, including logo creation and marketing collateral; created a new logo for their Kitchener Cancer Center.
On-Retainer Graphic Designer at Tailor Aide
June 1, 2024 - Present
On-retainer graphic designer delivering branding, print and digital design assets, collaborating with the team to support communications and marketing efforts.
Part-Time Retail Associate & Assistant Manager at Hot Topic — Fairview Park Mall
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Opened and closed the store alone and supported team operations. Handled customer sales, returns, and resolution of upset customers/situations; diffused issues calmly and effectively. Prepared managerial emails, tracked sales hours, revenue, UPT/APT, and completed EOD deposits using Brinks technology. Created near-daily social media content for the company page depending on scheduled shifts. Used internal databases for product location/helping customers find items online. Helped with store remodeling and shelf/backroom reorganization, delegated tasks to employees, coached sales/loyalty tactics, and managed shipment unboxing and registration.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created branding assets including a new Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer logo; completed illustration commission requests from concept through to final delivery. Provided end-to-end creative work for varied client needs.

Education

OSSD Diploma at Ressurection High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Broadcasting for Film (coursework) at Niagara College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design at Conestoga College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
OSSD Diploma at Ressurection High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Broadcasting for Film Coursework at Niagara College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Graphic Design Advanced Diploma at Conestoga College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Graphic Design Advanced Diploma at Conestoga College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Broadcasting for Film Program at Niagara College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

CD4SG (Creative Day for Social Good)
January 1, 2024 - May 20, 2026
CD4SG (Creative Day for Social Good)
January 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026
Brantford Pride - Interactive signage project for Tailor Aide
January 1, 2024 - May 20, 2026
CD4SG (Creative Day for Social Good)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Brantford Pride - Interactive signage for Tailor Aide
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services