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Digital designer with roots in illustration and motion design. My work across disciplines has sharpened how I communicate with audiences and made me adaptable in collaborative environments. Good design starts with good communication, and I'm looking for a role where I can show my strengths and keep building on them.…

Tyra Schad

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Digital designer with roots in illustration and motion design. My work across disciplines has sharpened how I communicate with audiences and made me adaptable in collaborative environments. Good design starts with good communication, and I'm looking for a role where I can show my strengths and keep building on them.…

Available to hire

Digital designer with roots in illustration and motion design. My work across disciplines has sharpened how I communicate with audiences and made me adaptable in collaborative environments.

Good design starts with good communication, and I’m looking for a role where I can show my strengths and keep building on them.

Skills

Childrens Book Illustration

Experience Level

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Motion Designer at BABCO Studio

May 1, 2024 - Present

Crafted motion design for UX/UI and product showcases, bringing clarity and energy to digital experiences. Collaborated with designers and developers to animate interface elements, explain complex systems, and elevate brand storytelling. Helped communicate design intent through polished, purposeful motion.

Character Designer & Animator at Bennet Creative

December 31, 2024 - August 22, 2025

Created concept art and animation-ready files using Adobe After Effects and Illustrator. Designed character turnarounds, conducted research for optimal rigging and smooth animation workflows. Contributed to final production of advertising videos, aligning designs with storytelling and audience engagement goals.

Children's Media Creator at FriesenPress

October 1, 2020 - Present

Illustrated over 10 books, collaborating with authors and agents to capture their vision accurately. Produced captivating imagery and layouts with focus on narrative consistency and cohesive visual style. Created hand-lettered cover pages using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate.

Motion Designer & Illustrator at LSA

September 30, 2023 - August 22, 2025

Created visually compelling motion graphics for social media and digital marketing campaigns to increase brand engagement. Designed infographics and educational content aligned with brand guidelines, contributing to cohesive visual communication. Collaborated with marketing teams to conceptualize and deliver innovative designs that resonated with target audiences.

Character Designer & Animator at Bennett Creative

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Created animation-ready character turnarounds and concept art in Adobe Illustrator; conducted production research to optimise rigging workflows and ensure smooth animation pipelines in After Effects. Delivered final character assets for advertising video productions, aligning designs with brand storytelling goals and audience engagement objectives. Collaborated remotely with production teams through multiple revision cycles, communicating design decisions clearly across async workflows and maintaining visual consistency throughout.

Youth and Family Art Educator at Vancouver Art Gallery

December 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023

Developed visual and written curriculum for children's programs tied to current gallery exhibitions, translating complex art concepts into age-appropriate, engaging content. Facilitated weekly public programs and private school tours for up to 150 participants, designing accessible experiences that connected diverse audiences to contemporary art. Wrote gallery content and online programming materials, applying strong visual storytelling skills to support the VAG's public-facing digital communications.

Illustrator & Book Designer at FriesenPress

October 1, 2020 - Present

Illustrated 10+ children's books end-to-end, producing hand-lettered covers and print-ready layouts with cohesive visual style and strong narrative consistency. Built captivating character-driven imagery using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate, adapting style and tone to suit diverse author voices and target age ranges. Maintained direct communication with authors and literary agents throughout production, incorporating feedback at each stage to accurately capture creative vision.