Check out my website at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m Nour Bawab, a multilingual (English, French and Arabic) senior graphic designer with over 12 years of experience specializing in brand identity and digital engagement. I excel in social-first design and have a proven track record of growing readership and follower reach for national non-profits and brands. I’m highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, blending technical precision with storytelling to deliver high-impact campaigns across print, digital, and motion formats. Fluent in English and French, I bring strategic vision to elevate brand presence in the Canadian market. In my work, I prioritize clear communication, bilingual consistency, and collaboration with stakeholders and volunteers to ensure cohesive brand implementation. I’m passionate about creating engaging experiences that resonate with audiences while maintaining efficient production workflows and cost-conscious decision-making.

Nour Bawab

Check out my website at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m Nour Bawab, a multilingual (English, French and Arabic) senior graphic designer with over 12 years of experience specializing in brand identity and digital engagement. I excel in social-first design and have a proven track record of growing readership and follower reach for national non-profits and brands. I’m highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, blending technical precision with storytelling to deliver high-impact campaigns across print, digital, and motion formats. Fluent in English and French, I bring strategic vision to elevate brand presence in the Canadian market. In my work, I prioritize clear communication, bilingual consistency, and collaboration with stakeholders and volunteers to ensure cohesive brand implementation. I’m passionate about creating engaging experiences that resonate with audiences while maintaining efficient production workflows and cost-conscious decision-making.

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Check out my website at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
I’m Nour Bawab, a multilingual (English, French and Arabic) senior graphic designer with over 12 years of experience specializing in brand identity and digital engagement. I excel in social-first design and have a proven track record of growing readership and follower reach for national non-profits and brands. I’m highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, blending technical precision with storytelling to deliver high-impact campaigns across print, digital, and motion formats. Fluent in English and French, I bring strategic vision to elevate brand presence in the Canadian market.

In my work, I prioritize clear communication, bilingual consistency, and collaboration with stakeholders and volunteers to ensure cohesive brand implementation. I’m passionate about creating engaging experiences that resonate with audiences while maintaining efficient production workflows and cost-conscious decision-making.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Bilingual Graphic Designer at CanBoat / NautiSavoir (formerly Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons / Escadrilles Canadiennes de Plaisance)
September 1, 2018 - Present
Led end-to-end design and marketing projects across print, digital, and social channels, including concept development, layout, asset creation, production, and delivery for campaigns, manuals, magazines, and branding. Played a key role in the full organizational rebrand, collaborating with external vendors to shape creative strategy and produce new brand assets. Designed and produced two national bilingual magazines (The Port Hole and Le Hublot) and managed translation, layout, ads, and editorial-ready files. Increased readership by 75% through rebranding and editorial design, and boosted social reach and engagement by 80% (organic peak 75K). Built and maintained bilingual website pages using Divi (WordPress), managed front-end layout and translation updates, and produced bilingual manuals using Pressbooks. Created Canva templates for Squadrons across Canada, designed internal logos and event branding, and delivered assets including ads, newsletters, presentations, templates, and email
Freelance Graphic Designer at Nour El Bawab Graphic Design
April 1, 2011 - Present
Developed and executed full brand identities for clients, including Wiggle Room Toronto, increasing foot traffic and social following. Led branding, logo design, and collateral development (business cards, posters, flyers, merchandise). Created high-impact event marketing materials and cohesive visual identities for arts and music events, boosting audience engagement and ticket sales. Managed projects end-to-end, ensuring brand consistency, production accuracy, and on-time delivery.
Bilingual Signage Designer for Highways and Roads at The Ministry of Transportation
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2015
Designed highway and Parks Canada signage layouts incorporating branding, with concepts advancing to production. Standardized French translations within the Traffic Office lexicon to support bilingual consistency. Submitted logo concepts for the MTO Centennial Logo and Pin Design Competition (top-three finish). Created a public-facing logo for the Highway Corridor Management department used across apparel and official communications.
Graphic Designer / Assistant Manager at The UPS Store #148
May 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Consulted clients on design, production, and printing specifications; prepared print-ready files; oversaw finishing processes (binding, cutting, folding, laminating, stapling). Coordinated outsourced volume printing and ensured on-time delivery; hired, trained, and supervised staff while resolving workplace issues in collaboration with the owner.
Graphic Designer / Event Coordinator at Desigñio Inc
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Designed and developed Desigñio’s brand identity and promotional materials. Planned, coordinated, and promoted large-scale events (Craft Got Sophisticated, Love Bazaar) with strong attendance and vendor sell-out success.
Volunteer Graphic Designer at Hands of a Hero Foundation
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Created compelling visual assets to promote fundraising and advocacy initiatives, including Fashion Against Poverty and related campaigns. Led the Event Planning Team for Fashion Against Poverty 2016, coordinating creative direction and execution for a large-scale charitable event.
Volunteer Graphic Designer / Assisting Coordinator at Padpholio – NICHEFIVE Event
March 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Co-organized NICHEFIVE, a portfolio review and networking event. Designed event graphics (signage, tickets, brochures) ensuring cohesive branding and increased social media engagement by 32%.

Education

Bachelor Of Design – Graphic Design at OCAD University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Education