Hi, I'm Leen Bakri, an interdisciplinary designer with a passion for brand and graphic design. I enjoy creating compelling visual content that supports meaningful causes, particularly in the conservation and education sectors. Through internships and freelance work, I have honed my skills in illustration, editorial design, and web management, allowing me to bring creative solutions to real-world challenges. Currently, I work as a Junior Designer at WeUsThem Inc., where I contribute to internal design assets and client presentations that ensure consistent and engaging brand communication. I'm continually learning and growing, excited to contribute my creativity and teamwork skills to impactful projects.

Leen Bakri

Hi, I'm Leen Bakri, an interdisciplinary designer with a passion for brand and graphic design. I enjoy creating compelling visual content that supports meaningful causes, particularly in the conservation and education sectors. Through internships and freelance work, I have honed my skills in illustration, editorial design, and web management, allowing me to bring creative solutions to real-world challenges. Currently, I work as a Junior Designer at WeUsThem Inc., where I contribute to internal design assets and client presentations that ensure consistent and engaging brand communication. I'm continually learning and growing, excited to contribute my creativity and teamwork skills to impactful projects.

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Hi, I’m Leen Bakri, an interdisciplinary designer with a passion for brand and graphic design. I enjoy creating compelling visual content that supports meaningful causes, particularly in the conservation and education sectors. Through internships and freelance work, I have honed my skills in illustration, editorial design, and web management, allowing me to bring creative solutions to real-world challenges.

Currently, I work as a Junior Designer at WeUsThem Inc., where I contribute to internal design assets and client presentations that ensure consistent and engaging brand communication. I’m continually learning and growing, excited to contribute my creativity and teamwork skills to impactful projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Communication Designer Intern at Nature Conservancy of Canada
August 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Specialized in illustration, editorial design, and web management for Atlantic Canada, creating visual content tailored to conservation efforts. Designed illustrations for Johnson’s Mills Interpretive Centre, photographed events at Gaff Point Nature Reserve, and developed marketing visuals and invitations for guided tours.
Freelance Graphic Designer at The Canadian Society for Education through Art
April 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Designed the 2024 CSEA/SCÉA National Conference document, highlighting CSEA Canada’s dedication to advancing art education across the country. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure the layout was visually compelling and aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and educational goals.
Graphic Designer Volunteer at Oceanic Impact
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Collaborated with NSCAD design students on branding, layout, and strategy development for Oceanic Impact, a social enterprise focused on marine debris reduction. Contributed to educational, outreach, and tech initiatives by applying creative problem-solving and teamwork in real-world environmental design challenges.
Graphic Designer Intern at Taiba Market
August 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Designed digital and print marketing materials to support supermarket promotions and enhance visual appeal. Collaborated with the marketing team on seasonal campaigns, ensuring brand consistency and integrating market research insights into creative concepts.
Junior Designer at WeUsThem Inc.
May 1, 2025 - Present
Created internal design assets, including mockups, case studies, and branded documents to support daily operations and ensure consistent brand communication. Contributed to client proposals and presentations by designing visually compelling materials aligned with brand standards and project objectives across multiple platforms.
Communication Designer Intern at Nature Conservancy of Canada
August 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Specialized in illustration, editorial design, and web management for Atlantic Canada, creating visual content tailored to conservation efforts. Designed illustrations for Johnson’s Mills Interpretive Centre, photographed events at Gaff Point Nature Reserve, and developed marketing visuals and invitations for guided tours.
Freelance Graphic Designer at The Canadian Society for Education through Art
April 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Designed the 2024 CSEA/SCÉA National Conference document, highlighting CSEA Canada’s dedication to advancing art education across the country. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure the layout was visually compelling and aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and educational goals.
Graphic Designer Volunteer at Oceanic Impact
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Collaborated with NSCAD design students on branding, layout, and strategy development for Oceanic Impact, a social enterprise focused on marine debris reduction. Contributed to educational, outreach, and tech initiatives by applying creative problem-solving and teamwork in real-world environmental design challenges.
Graphic Designer Intern at Taiba Market
August 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Designed digital and print marketing materials to support supermarket promotions and enhance visual appeal. Collaborated with the marketing team on seasonal campaigns, ensuring brand consistency and integrating market research insights into creative concepts.
Junior Designer at WeUsThem Inc.
May 1, 2025 - Present
Created internal design assets, including mockups, case studies, and branded documents to support daily operations and ensure consistent brand communication. Contributed to client proposals and presentations by designing visually compelling materials aligned with brand standards and project objectives across multiple platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Design at NSCAD University
September 1, 2021 - April 30, 2025
Bachelor of Design at NSCAD University
September 1, 2021 - April 30, 2025

Qualifications

Student RGD Member
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Finalist of SUNSCAD BIPOC Logo Design Competition
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Student RGD Member
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
DesignThinkers 2024 Vancouver Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Finalist of SUNSCAD BIPOC Logo Design Competition
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment