I'm a Toronto-based graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience delivering bold branding, print, and digital design for small businesses, startups, and creative agencies. From designing annual calendars for a print shop to crafting packaging, campaigns, and social media assets, I thrive on turning ideas into visually compelling solutions that drive engagement and sales. My work spans branding, print production, packaging, web design, and content creation. I enjoy collaborating with clients to tell their stories, create polished visual systems, and explore new techniques—from traditional illustration to digital animation and prepress workflows.

Kristina James

I'm a Toronto-based graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience delivering bold branding, print, and digital design for small businesses, startups, and creative agencies. From designing annual calendars for a print shop to crafting packaging, campaigns, and social media assets, I thrive on turning ideas into visually compelling solutions that drive engagement and sales. My work spans branding, print production, packaging, web design, and content creation. I enjoy collaborating with clients to tell their stories, create polished visual systems, and explore new techniques—from traditional illustration to digital animation and prepress workflows.

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I’m a Toronto-based graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience delivering bold branding, print, and digital design for small businesses, startups, and creative agencies. From designing annual calendars for a print shop to crafting packaging, campaigns, and social media assets, I thrive on turning ideas into visually compelling solutions that drive engagement and sales.

My work spans branding, print production, packaging, web design, and content creation. I enjoy collaborating with clients to tell their stories, create polished visual systems, and explore new techniques—from traditional illustration to digital animation and prepress workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Printer / Graphic Artist at Minuteman Press
February 1, 2010 - September 1, 2023
Designed annual promotional calendars (2010-2022). Created time-sensitive bold brand and print designs for clients from start-ups to medium-sized businesses. Produced email marketing campaigns, updated the CMS website, performed office reception tasks, and created POS materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Kristina James Art And Design
June 1, 2021 - Present
Create branding, print, social media & digital designs for small business owners & other freelancers; produce print and digital designs for sale on Etsy.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Katalyst Licensing & Promotions Inc.
January 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Prepress setup for custom die cut products, wide format label printing, packaging design, DTF printing, and pad printing for drinkware and promotional products; design work creating promotional products, branding, and structural packaging design.
Retail Sales Consultant at Yellowkorner
November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Achieved milestone sales during the 6-week 2023 Summer Sale of photographs sold; arranged gallery pieces in motifs for merchandising & design styles for customers; created Instagram campaigns for International Women’s Day 2024 & weekly themed photos to improve KPI.
Volunteer Graphic Designer at Her Volution
July 31, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Lead designer for the campaign 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM.
Volunteer Graphic Designer at Vaughan International Film Festival
August 20, 2019 - May 20, 2020
Animated 20 ten-second reels showcasing holidays & celebrations for Instagram and Facebook.

Education

Certificate with Honours - Art Fundamentals at Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
September 5, 2005 - June 30, 2006
Advanced Diploma - Graphic Design — Media at Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology
September 1, 2007 - August 20, 2009
Certificate - Video And Animation Studio Skills at Ontario College of Art & Design University: Continuing Education
September 10, 2018 - January 30, 2020
Graduate Certificate - Script To Screen: Advanced Television And Film Production Studies at Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology
September 4, 2023 - April 18, 2024
Certificate - Web Design And Development Skills at Ontario College of Art & Design University: Continuing Education
April 13, 2016 - November 28, 2019

Qualifications

WHMIS 2015
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training
May 1, 2019 - May 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education