Hi, I’m Ian Gabriel, a designer and visual artist who blends design strategy with hand-painted mural techniques to create work that feels intentional, inclusive, and emotionally grounded. I identify client needs through direct outreach and collaborate with community organizations to deliver tailored design and visual art solutions. I enjoy bridging digital layouts with tangible, wall-scale murals to empower local communities. I lead and collaborate on community-focused creative projects, support Toronto’s creative community, and continually explore cross-cultural storytelling through design and art.…

Ian Gabriel

Hi, I’m Ian Gabriel, a designer and visual artist who blends design strategy with hand-painted mural techniques to create work that feels intentional, inclusive, and emotionally grounded. I identify client needs through direct outreach and collaborate with community organizations to deliver tailored design and visual art solutions. I enjoy bridging digital layouts with tangible, wall-scale murals to empower local communities. I lead and collaborate on community-focused creative projects, support Toronto’s creative community, and continually explore cross-cultural storytelling through design and art.…

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Language

Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Designer & Visual Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Identify client needs through D2D outreach and deliver tailored design/visual art solutions while collaborating with organizations such as STARTToronto and STEPS Public Art to carry out community-focused creative projects.
Team Lead at LUSH Manufacturing – Toronto Collective
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead and train fulfillment teams while optimizing workflows and safely handling 40,000-70,000 lbs of daily materials across 10+ departments; provide guidance on art materials and oversee store operations as a supervisor and key holder.
Forklift Operator at LUSH Manufacturing
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2025
Sales Rep / Supervisor / Key Holder at LUSH Manufacturing
September 1, 2021 - Present
Designer + Muralist at Naimas Asian Fusion Cafe
January 1, 2025 - Present
Brand identity development and patio signage; end-to-end project from concept to hand-painted signage.
Artist Assistant at Cummer Lodge Mural
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted lead artist on mural project; setup/cleanup, transferring concept sketches to the wall and painting.
Graphic Design Support + Muralist at Ben Ruby Designs - One Academy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led storefront sign redesign; client meetings, mockups, typography updates, and hand-painted final signage.
Designer + Muralist at Thus Vintage
January 1, 2025 - Present
Storefront main sign redesign and hand-painted mural work.

Education

UXDI Bootcamp at General Assembly
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2021
Media Foundations at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization

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