I’m Jillian Katz, a Senior Service Designer and Graphic Design leader with 12+ years of experience shaping organizations’ strategic narratives through brand identity, scalable visual languages, and clear, actionable design systems. I enjoy working at the intersection of design and service—translating complex, human-centered challenges into thoughtful research synthesis, workshop outcomes, and deliverables teams can actually use. I’ve led and extended branded toolkits, run onboarding and masterclasses, and partnered with clients and executive teams to turn abstract needs into concrete design practices. From visual marketing refreshes to editorial and packaging design, I’m relationship- and detail-oriented—focused on accessibility, consistency, and empowering others to steward design with confidence.

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I’m Jillian Katz, a Senior Service Designer and Graphic Design leader with 12+ years of experience shaping organizations’ strategic narratives through brand identity, scalable visual languages, and clear, actionable design systems. I enjoy working at the intersection of design and service—translating complex, human-centered challenges into thoughtful research synthesis, workshop outcomes, and deliverables teams can actually use. I’ve led and extended branded toolkits, run onboarding and masterclasses, and partnered with clients and executive teams to turn abstract needs into concrete design practices. From visual marketing refreshes to editorial and packaging design, I’m relationship- and detail-oriented—focused on accessibility, consistency, and empowering others to steward design with confidence.

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I’m Jillian Katz, a Senior Service Designer and Graphic Design leader with 12+ years of experience shaping organizations’ strategic narratives through brand identity, scalable visual languages, and clear, actionable design systems. I enjoy working at the intersection of design and service—translating complex, human-centered challenges into thoughtful research synthesis, workshop outcomes, and deliverables teams can actually use.

I’ve led and extended branded toolkits, run onboarding and masterclasses, and partnered with clients and executive teams to turn abstract needs into concrete design practices. From visual marketing refreshes to editorial and packaging design, I’m relationship- and detail-oriented—focused on accessibility, consistency, and empowering others to steward design with confidence.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Service Designer at Bridgeable
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Led design efforts across assigned projects, extended the organization’s visual language into a seamless toolkit, and delivered presentation-design masterclasses and onboarding sessions. On project teams, partnered with clients to frame systemic challenges, complete relevant research and workshops, synthesize insights, and present deliverables at project milestones. Trained client teams to steward design deliverables and apply generative design thinking across their organizations.
Senior Designer at Hubdoc
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Refined and scaled an existing identity and visual language. Co-facilitated presentation and design strategy sessions with the executive team and supported cross-functional KPIs.
Senior Designer at Top Hat
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Led a visual marketing refresh focused on increasing internal and public organization social equity. Empowered non-design teams to use branded templates by improving document accessibility and providing 1-on-1 brand training. Sourced and managed relationships with external vendors (e.g., printers and animators) and supported oversight for freelancers and junior designers.
Designer at Doblin, a Deloitte Company
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Led visual design efforts and co-facilitated design process workshops. Supported research and co-designed human-centered workshops to address abstract strategic challenges.
Designer at Idea Couture
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Provided cross-functional design support including workshop design and delivery, UX and web design, and creation of email and social assets.
Freelance Designer at Studio of Jillian Katz
January 1, 2014 - Present
Provides freelance branding, creative and art direction, editorial design, and packaging design services.

Education

Bachelor of Design at Ontario College of Art of Design University (OCADU)
September 6, 2010 - June 27, 2014
Focus in graphic design.
BDes (Bachelor of Design) - Graphic Design specialization at OCADU
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization