Alexandra Parkinson

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I'm Alexandra M. Parkinson, a Toronto-based Senior Art Director and Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience shaping brand storytelling across digital, social, and print.

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I’m Alexandra M. Parkinson, a Toronto-based Senior Art Director and Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience shaping brand storytelling across digital, social, and print. I lead creative directions and always-on content for multiple brands, blending strategic thinking with design craft to deliver engaging campaigns.

I excel at designing layouts, directing photo shoots, building persuasive decks for pitches, and guiding junior designers from concept to delivery. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about producing work that resonates with audiences and drives business results.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 4 roles

Associate Creative Director & Art Director · Oliver AgencyDec 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Lead always-on social content across 12 brands; design & shoot approved content; creative direction for lo-fi content shoots; prepare creative decks for pitches and client presentations; present and lead internal and client presentations; oversee junior creatives.

Art Director · Innocean Worldwide CanadaAug 2021 – Dec 2021 · 5 mos

Ideate for creative campaigns; design layouts to fit within brand guidelines; oversee production once preliminary concept is approved; art direct photoshoots.

Art Director & Digital Designer · Publicis Groupe TorontoMay 2015 – Aug 2021 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Ideate for creative campaigns for digital, social & print; design social and digital layouts for rich-media, pre-rolls, social posts, and billboards; oversee production once preliminary concept is approved; art direct small photo shoots for social posts; manage and create presentations for new business pitches; present concepts internally and to clients.

Design Intern · Publicis Groupe TorontoJan 2015 – May 2015 · 5 mos

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Creative Advertising · Humber College2013 – 2015
Graphic Design Advanced Diploma · Fanshawe College2007 – 2010

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