I am an accomplished illustrator, graphic designer, and art director with more than 20 years of industry experience. I collaborate closely with editors, photographers, writers, and producers on high-profile accounts at some of Canada’s top advertising agencies and design studios. I specialize in graphic design for corporate, healthcare and technology sectors, and I oversee concept, design development and management of a wide range of creative projects. My work spans corporate identity, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, magazines, medical publications, PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, video graphics, stage design, teasers, posters, and television proposals. I’m passionate about delivering polished, impactful design across print and digital formats and enjoy bringing ideas to life for clients and teams alike.

Margaret Turney

I am an accomplished illustrator, graphic designer, and art director with more than 20 years of industry experience. I collaborate closely with editors, photographers, writers, and producers on high-profile accounts at some of Canada’s top advertising agencies and design studios. I specialize in graphic design for corporate, healthcare and technology sectors, and I oversee concept, design development and management of a wide range of creative projects. My work spans corporate identity, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, magazines, medical publications, PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, video graphics, stage design, teasers, posters, and television proposals. I’m passionate about delivering polished, impactful design across print and digital formats and enjoy bringing ideas to life for clients and teams alike.

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I am an accomplished illustrator, graphic designer, and art director with more than 20 years of industry experience. I collaborate closely with editors, photographers, writers, and producers on high-profile accounts at some of Canada’s top advertising agencies and design studios. I specialize in graphic design for corporate, healthcare and technology sectors, and I oversee concept, design development and management of a wide range of creative projects.

My work spans corporate identity, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, magazines, medical publications, PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, video graphics, stage design, teasers, posters, and television proposals. I’m passionate about delivering polished, impactful design across print and digital formats and enjoy bringing ideas to life for clients and teams alike.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, Creative Director + Lead Designer + Illustrator at Black Dog Creative
January 1, 2006 - Present
Owned and led the creative direction and design efforts for the company specializing in graphic design projects across corporate, healthcare, and technology sectors. Responsible for concept, development, and management of creative projects including corporate identity, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, magazines, medical publications, presentations, video graphics, stage design, teasers, posters, and television proposals.
Owner, Creative Director + Lead Designer + Illustrator at Black Dog Creative
January 1, 2006 - Present
Lead and manage creative projects including concept and design development for a variety of corporate, healthcare, and technology clients. Responsible for corporate identity, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, magazines, medical publications, PowerPoint and Keynote presentations, video graphics, stage design, teasers, posters, and television proposals.

Education

Fine Arts at John Abbott College
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2025
Communication + Design at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2025
Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2025
Fine Arts at John Abbott College
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
Communication + Design at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
Fine Arts at John Abbott College
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Communication + Design at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Fine Arts at John Abbott College
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Communication + Design at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025
Fine Arts at John Abbott College
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Diploma in Communication + Design at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Fine Arts at John Abbott College
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Communication + Design at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Agriculture & Mining, Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences, Other, Software & Internet