Hi! I'm Katy Dashtbazi, a creative and detail-driven graphic designer with over 7 years of experience crafting digital and print marketing materials. I love turning concepts into engaging visual communications that resonate across platforms, from social media and email campaigns to motion graphics and environmental displays. Collaborating with others and maintaining brand consistency are some of the things I’m best known for. I’m passionate about education, arts, and culture, and I enjoy working on projects that make a difference. Whether I’m designing interactive lessons for e-learning or creating beautiful marketing visuals, I’m always eager to learn and explore new creative possibilities.…

Katy Dashtbazi

Hi! I'm Katy Dashtbazi, a creative and detail-driven graphic designer with over 7 years of experience crafting digital and print marketing materials. I love turning concepts into engaging visual communications that resonate across platforms, from social media and email campaigns to motion graphics and environmental displays. Collaborating with others and maintaining brand consistency are some of the things I’m best known for. I’m passionate about education, arts, and culture, and I enjoy working on projects that make a difference. Whether I’m designing interactive lessons for e-learning or creating beautiful marketing visuals, I’m always eager to learn and explore new creative possibilities.…

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Hi! I’m Katy Dashtbazi, a creative and detail-driven graphic designer with over 7 years of experience crafting digital and print marketing materials. I love turning concepts into engaging visual communications that resonate across platforms, from social media and email campaigns to motion graphics and environmental displays. Collaborating with others and maintaining brand consistency are some of the things I’m best known for.

I’m passionate about education, arts, and culture, and I enjoy working on projects that make a difference. Whether I’m designing interactive lessons for e-learning or creating beautiful marketing visuals, I’m always eager to learn and explore new creative possibilities.

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Work Experience

E-learning Production Artist at CAE
March 1, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Designed and developed interactive lessons using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Animate). Updated animated web pages using HTML and Adobe tools. Developed visual content aligned with brand and learning goals. Collaborated with instructional designers to produce interactive educational modules tailored to Pilot training needs.
Graphic Designer at Kaarnamaa institute of art and culture
September 1, 2016 - Present
Developed marketing and outreach visuals including flyers, infographics, and blog illustrations. Designed and scheduled engaging social media content and newsletters. Produced digital and print materials aligned with brand messaging. Managed content calendars and coordinated project tasks using Trello and Microsoft Teams.
Art Instructor at Western Heritage Academy
February 1, 2023 - July 13, 2025
Taught art classes to children, focusing on colour theory, nature themes, and animal imagery to support artistic exploration. Designed and facilitated interactive lessons with storytelling and creative games. Encouraged self-expression and motor skill development through hands-on art projects. Developed age-appropriate activities linking visual art with early childhood learning principles. Adapted lesson plans for varied learning styles both online and in person.
E-learning Production Artist at CAE
March 31, 2024 - July 13, 2025
Designed and developed interactive lessons using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Animate). Updated animated web pages using HTML and Adobe tools. Developed visual content aligned with brand and learning goals. Collaborated with instructional designers to produce interactive educational modules tailored to Pilot training needs.
Graphic Designer at Kaarnamaa institute of art and culture
September 1, 2016 - Present
Developed marketing and outreach visuals including flyers, infographics, and blog illustrations. Designed and scheduled engaging social media content and newsletters. Produced digital and print materials in alignment with brand messaging. Managed content calendars and coordinated project tasks using Trello and Microsoft Teams.
Art Instructor at Western Heritage Academy
February 28, 2023 - July 13, 2025
Taught art classes to children using colour theory, nature themes, and animal imagery to support artistic exploration. Designed and facilitated interactive lessons incorporating storytelling and creative games to foster engagement. Encouraged self-expression and motor skill development through hands-on art projects. Developed age-appropriate activities connecting visual art with early childhood learning principles. Adapted lesson plans for various learning styles and group dynamics both online and in person.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at SFU
January 11, 2016 - June 21, 2018
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Simon Fraser University (SFU)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Alzahra University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Diploma at Mahdieh Technical School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Early childhood Education at Capilano University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Master of Fine Arts at Simon Fraser University (SFU)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Arts at Alzahra University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Diploma at Mahdieh Technical School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

Adobe creative suite ( indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Animate, Premiere). Basic HTML
May 26, 2025 - May 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment