Hi, I’m Leanna Burden, a freelance Art Director based in Toronto with over 15 years of experience transforming concepts into visually compelling designs for brands across print and digital. I specialize in branding, layout and typography, collaborating closely with clients to deliver eye-catching marketing materials, logos, signage, and campaigns across a range of industries.…

Leanna Burden

Hi, I’m Leanna Burden, a freelance Art Director based in Toronto with over 15 years of experience transforming concepts into visually compelling designs for brands across print and digital. I specialize in branding, layout and typography, collaborating closely with clients to deliver eye-catching marketing materials, logos, signage, and campaigns across a range of industries.…

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Hi, I’m Leanna Burden, a freelance Art Director based in Toronto with over 15 years of experience transforming concepts into visually compelling designs for brands across print and digital.

I specialize in branding, layout and typography, collaborating closely with clients to deliver eye-catching marketing materials, logos, signage, and campaigns across a range of industries.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Intermediate Designer at DECIEM
November 1, 2024 - Present
Design web assets for The Ordinary, Sephora and Amazon; Layout signage for The Ordinary and Sephora stores; Art direct photo shoots and assist on set; Design emails and social media assets
Senior Designer at JENNY BIRD
February 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Created social media ads for new collections; Updated content on the website in Shopify / PageFly; Designed marketing emails in Klaviyo; Created look books for Nordstrom and Revolve; Retouched photos for campaigns and website
Art Director at RETHINK BREAST CANCER
February 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Art directed and designed two printed books; Developed all assets for events including Boobyball, Boobyball Mini and Queen's Plate; Created new products and packaging for Give-A-Care line; Designed collaborative products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including tshirts and in-store signage for H&M; Art directed photo shoots; Designed daily social media and blog posts
Senior Designer at HOUSE & HOME MEDIA
November 1, 2013 - February 28, 2019
Designed magazine covers and layouts; Managed production of each issue for the french publication; Designed in-house advertorials; Supervised and managed the designer; Created weekly digital newsletter emails; Art directed 'Just for Kids' special interest publication
Designer at ST. JOSEPH MEDIA
February 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Designed layouts for Weddingbells and Canadian Family magazine; Assisted and directed photo shoots for features and product shots
Freelance Art Director at Various clients
January 1, 2008 - Present
Collaborate with a wide range of clients; Develop innovative designs for print and digital; Produce marketing materials including signage, menus, banners, posters, backdrops; Design logos and branding materials; Create eye-catching layouts and advertisements

Education

Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design & Communication Arts at Durham College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services

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