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I'm a graphic designer from Toronto, Canada. I am an editorial designer and graphic design educator with 20+ years in magazine publishing. My work focuses on typography, editorial layout, and slide presentation design that transforms complex information into compelling visual stories.…

Sigrun Wister

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Presentation Designer, +2

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I'm a graphic designer from Toronto, Canada. I am an editorial designer and graphic design educator with 20+ years in magazine publishing. My work focuses on typography, editorial layout, and slide presentation design that transforms complex information into compelling visual stories.…

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Toronto, Canada

I’m a graphic designer from Toronto, Canada.

I am an editorial designer and graphic design educator with 20+ years in magazine publishing. My work focuses on typography, editorial layout, and slide presentation design that transforms complex information into compelling visual stories.

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Work Experience

Walmart Live Better Magazine Art Director at Walmart

March 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013

Client-facing role overseeing art direction, graphic design and production for the Walmart Live Better Magazine. Produced cover and interior photo shoots, hired talent, scouted locations and styled on-set, all while adhering to client budget.

Freelance Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

July 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016

Rebranded a magazine for the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers; designed print and online components including marketing emails and the digital publication; created cover design for New York Times’ Sunday Crosswords; produced infographics, layout design and image production for magazines and look books.

Art Director at Publicis Health, Insync & Verilogue

March 31, 2016 - November 30, 2022

Led design for lead publications; increased project wins by building workflow efficiencies; managed a team of graphic designers, project coordinators and consultants; spearheaded redesign of the corporate website including wireframes and content strategy; produced print and digital materials for client projects.

Freelance Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Implemented new branding for a large cosmetic surgery company including corporate identity, print pieces, interior and exterior signage, posters and visual library; created website wireframes in Figma for a tech startup; developed Mailchimp templates; designed PowerPoint presentations for startup and consulting clients.

Design Educator at Seneca Polytechnic

December 31, 2023 - Present

Build and lead engaging classes in Publication Design, Typography and Software, and Design Thinking; assess student progress and provide regular feedback; integrate technology to enhance instruction.