I am a freelance graphic designer with a passion for connecting people, communities, and environments through thoughtful visual design. I help forward-thinking organizations tell their stories across print, digital, and video, turning tough questions into creative visual solutions that achieve real impact. In addition to client work, I teach design part-time at Humber College and have led branding and design initiatives for Maple Telehealth, SimEx-Iwerks, SAKSCO, UrbanTrans, and Fuel Advertising. I thrive on collaboration, clear communication, and delivering polished work on time with attention to detail.

Austin Mateka

I am a freelance graphic designer with a passion for connecting people, communities, and environments through thoughtful visual design. I help forward-thinking organizations tell their stories across print, digital, and video, turning tough questions into creative visual solutions that achieve real impact. In addition to client work, I teach design part-time at Humber College and have led branding and design initiatives for Maple Telehealth, SimEx-Iwerks, SAKSCO, UrbanTrans, and Fuel Advertising. I thrive on collaboration, clear communication, and delivering polished work on time with attention to detail.

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I am a freelance graphic designer with a passion for connecting people, communities, and environments through thoughtful visual design. I help forward-thinking organizations tell their stories across print, digital, and video, turning tough questions into creative visual solutions that achieve real impact.

In addition to client work, I teach design part-time at Humber College and have led branding and design initiatives for Maple Telehealth, SimEx-Iwerks, SAKSCO, UrbanTrans, and Fuel Advertising. I thrive on collaboration, clear communication, and delivering polished work on time with attention to detail.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
September 1, 2015 - November 11, 2025
Provide holistic design solutions that support the collective well-being of people, communities, and the environment. Connect forward-thinking organizations with their audiences through captivating creativity. Every company is unique in what they do and why they do it, and I provide the visual solutions your plans require. We will explore tough questions to creatively guide and support your organization. Together we’ll make peculiar but wonderful connections that perhaps we can’t see alone.
Professor (Contract Part-time & Partial Load) at Humber College
September 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
For the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts, and for the programs Graphic Design, Advertising & Marketing Communications, and Film & Television Production. Courses include Innovative Design (MDCP 101), Typography 5 (GDES 352), Typography 2 (GRAF 299), Digital Technology (DESN 153), and Digital Design Communications (FMTV 154).
Graphic Designer at Maple Telehealth
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Generate creative ideas and artwork for a variety of marketing channels such as branding, websites, advertising and video, then present them to key stakeholders. Expand on Art Direction and execute design work from concept to production. Review freelance and vendor work to ensure high quality for brand consistency. Organize design systems and create template files for efficiencies within the team.
Graphic Designer at SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Work collaboratively with various stakeholders in the design and development of attractions, such as preparing sales presentations/proposals, reformatting key art graphics (from major studios), and produce signage and motion graphics for on-site promotion. Create show logos and key art for company owned productions. Design trade show graphics and collateral. Layout, assemble, and revitalize print materials for client and corporate communications.
Graphic & Package Designer at SAKSCO
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Work directly with the manager and owner to create new package designs for products, layout print materials such as monthly flyers or promotions, and update their entire shop catalogue for the new year.
Graphic Designer at UrbanTrans
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Create a variety of print and web material such as posters, booklets, digitals banners, and infographics for transportation management events and presentations which help promote awareness and behaviour change around commuting.
Junior Production Artist at Fuel Advertising
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Update and execute changes to production art files thoroughly and in a timely manner. Oversee quality and accuracy of all documents, design, and typography before submitting to the prepress department.
Graphic Designer at Maple Telehealth
October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
Generate creative ideas and artwork for marketing channels including branding, websites, advertising and video; present concepts to stakeholders. Expand on Art Direction and execute design work from concept to production. Review freelance and vendor work for brand consistency. Organize design systems and create template files for team efficiency.
Graphic Designer at SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment
October 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
Collaborate with stakeholders in the design and development of attractions; prepare sales presentations/proposals; reformat key art graphics from major studios; produce signage and motion graphics for on-site promotion. Create show logos and key art for company productions. Design trade show graphics and collateral. Layout and revitalize print materials for client and corporate communications.
Graphic & Package Designer at SAKSCO
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Work directly with the manager and owner to create new package designs for products, layout print materials such as monthly flyers or promotions, and update the shop catalogue for the new year.
Graphic Designer at UrbanTrans
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016
Create a variety of print and web material such as posters, booklets, digital banners, and infographics for transportation management events and presentations which help promote awareness and behaviour change around commuting.
Junior Production Artist at Fuel Advertising
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Update and execute changes to production art files thoroughly and in a timely manner. Oversee quality and accuracy of all documents, design, and typography before submitting to the prepress department.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed (Freelance)
September 1, 2015 - Present
Provide holistic design solutions that support the well-being of people, communities, and the environment. Connect forward-thinking organizations with their audiences through captivating creativity. I collaboratively explore challenging questions to guide and support client goals, delivering unique visual solutions and building connections that perhaps we couldn’t have seen alone.

Education

Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design (Honours) at Humber College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Design Foundation (Honours) at Humber College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
User Experience Design (Part-Time) at General Assembly
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Calligraphy Workshop at Kevin King, Coach House Books
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Calligraphy Workshop at Kevin King, Coach House Books
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Advanced Diploma (Honours) in Graphic Design at Humber College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Design Foundation (Honours) – Certificate at Humber College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
User Experience Design (Part-Time) at General Assembly
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Advanced Diploma at Humber College
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Certificate at Humber College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Certificate at General Assembly
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020

Qualifications

RGD Member
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
RGD Member (Certified)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Certified RGD Member
January 1, 2018 - April 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Software & Internet