I’m Fiona McBean, a Ottawa-based graphic designer, production artist and illustrator who loves turning concepts into cohesive visuals. Over the years I’ve delivered layout, illustration, typography and production design for print and digital media—ads, books, brochures, catalogs, newsletters and posters—working in both English and French. I thrive in contract, in-house and team settings, helping brands maintain consistent identity across campaigns. I enjoy collaborating with creative and production teams to develop strong brand concepts, and I stay current with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Procreate to craft polished visuals. I’m comfortable exploring UX concepts and translating ideas into effective design solutions that engage audiences.

Fiona McBean

I’m Fiona McBean, a Ottawa-based graphic designer, production artist and illustrator who loves turning concepts into cohesive visuals. Over the years I’ve delivered layout, illustration, typography and production design for print and digital media—ads, books, brochures, catalogs, newsletters and posters—working in both English and French. I thrive in contract, in-house and team settings, helping brands maintain consistent identity across campaigns. I enjoy collaborating with creative and production teams to develop strong brand concepts, and I stay current with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Procreate to craft polished visuals. I’m comfortable exploring UX concepts and translating ideas into effective design solutions that engage audiences.

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I’m Fiona McBean, a Ottawa-based graphic designer, production artist and illustrator who loves turning concepts into cohesive visuals. Over the years I’ve delivered layout, illustration, typography and production design for print and digital media—ads, books, brochures, catalogs, newsletters and posters—working in both English and French. I thrive in contract, in-house and team settings, helping brands maintain consistent identity across campaigns.

I enjoy collaborating with creative and production teams to develop strong brand concepts, and I stay current with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Procreate to craft polished visuals. I’m comfortable exploring UX concepts and translating ideas into effective design solutions that engage audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at FM DESIGNS
April 1, 2012 - Present
Provided print design and Illustration services for various clients.
Graphic Designer (internship) at GAZARO
May 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Designed logo, Gazaro client site testimonial page and redesigned slide-decks for client site.
Freelance Graphic Artist at CS-GRAPHIC DESIGN Inc.
January 1, 2008 - March 1, 2008
Assisted with layout and production of brochures, newsletters and health trade magazines.
Graphic Designer (on-call freelance) at THE CANADIAN DEPOSITORY FOR SECURITIES (CDS)
August 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Created January 2009 instalment of newsletter using existing templates; Designed PowerPoint template presentation for on-going training program; Provided layout and design on print documents and marketing collateral in English & French.
Graphic Designer at McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS OF CANADA
June 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007
Created and designed print and video graphics incorporating branding for the 40th anniversary celebration in Canada.
Graphic/Production Artist at THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OF CANADA
June 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Conceived and created designs and layouts for newspaper and poster advertisements.
Graphic Production Technician at GRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
November 1, 2005 - Present
Assisted with various production tasks; contributed to layout and prepress processes.
Graphic Artist at THE OAKVILLE BEAVER
September 1, 2003 - February 1, 2004
Collaborated with newspaper advertising sales team to create, resize and/or rework advertisements for local merchants.
Graphic Designer at CH2M HILL CANADA LIMITED
May 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002
Created trade advertisements, publications, marketing materials and web graphics for in/out-of-house; Conferred with and designed for in-house clients appropriate publication designs for project proposals.

Education

Bachelor of Art at The American Intercontinental University
December 4, 1983 - May 21, 1989
Diploma at Sheridan College
September 9, 1991 - May 10, 1993
Certificate - at Algonquin College
September 7, 2009 - May 28, 2010
Certificate at General Assembly
November 22, 2021 - February 26, 2021
UX Design
Certificate - UX Design Bootcamp at General Assembly, Toronto, Ontario
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Diploma - Interactive Multimedia at Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Diploma - Advertising at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
September 1, 1991 - May 1, 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Commercial Art at The American Intercontinental University, London, UK
December 1, 1984 - May 1, 1989

Qualifications

UX Design Bootcamp Certificate
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail