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I'm a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Waterloo, with a passion for bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for exploring new mediums, I approach each project with curiosity and care—balancing strategy with artistic expression. Outside the studio, I often find inspiration in nature, as I love the outdoors and travel.…I'm a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Waterloo, with a passion for bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for exploring new mediums, I approach each project with curiosity and care—balancing strategy with artistic expression. Outside the studio, I often find inspiration in nature, as I love the outdoors and travel.

Kristie Ritzmann

Graphic Designer, Designer, Illustrator, +2

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I'm a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Waterloo, with a passion for bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for exploring new mediums, I approach each project with curiosity and care—balancing strategy with artistic expression. Outside the studio, I often find inspiration in nature, as I love the outdoors and travel.…I'm a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Waterloo, with a passion for bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for exploring new mediums, I approach each project with curiosity and care—balancing strategy with artistic expression. Outside the studio, I often find inspiration in nature, as I love the outdoors and travel.

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Waterloo, with a passion for bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for exploring new mediums, I approach each project with curiosity and care—balancing strategy with artistic expression. Outside the studio, I often find inspiration in nature, as I love the outdoors and travel.

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Work Experience

Freelance designer at Freelance

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

Provided multidisciplinary design and illustration services to various clients, focusing on creative problem solving, brand identity, and visual storytelling from 2022 to 2025.

Graphic designer at HappyReturns a UPS Company – Design Team

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Collaborated with the marketing and design team to create branded digital assets, including email graphics, social media visuals, yearly reports and web banners. Maintained consistency with brand guidelines while supporting campaign launches and refining customer-facing touchpoints.

Graphic designer at CrowdRiff – Marketing Team

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Created visual assets for multi-channel marketing campaigns across web, email, and social platforms. Collaborated on design for conference branding, including signage, booth graphics, and presentation decks, as well as custom swag and printed materials. Supported cross-functionally on product launches, brand storytelling, and event promotions while maintaining consistency across all brand touchpoints.

Graphic designer at PathFactory – Marketing Team

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Contributed to the company’s rebrand from LookBookHQ to PathFactory by helping develop and implement a new visual identity. Played a key role in building out the brand’s illustration style and supporting marketing initiatives through digital assets, web graphics, and event collateral.