Hi, I’m Mariel Joy Villa, a junior graphic designer with a strong foundation in illustration, branding, and visual storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and traditional art techniques, bringing a thoughtful, creative approach to print and digital design. I recently graduated with a diploma in Graphic Design from Red River College and have gained hands-on experience through work placements and retail roles, designing print-ready programs, digital ads, website icons, and illustrations. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life through clear, engaging visuals that help brands tell their stories.…

Mariel Joy Villa

Hi, I’m Mariel Joy Villa, a junior graphic designer with a strong foundation in illustration, branding, and visual storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and traditional art techniques, bringing a thoughtful, creative approach to print and digital design. I recently graduated with a diploma in Graphic Design from Red River College and have gained hands-on experience through work placements and retail roles, designing print-ready programs, digital ads, website icons, and illustrations. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life through clear, engaging visuals that help brands tell their stories.…

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Hi, I’m Mariel Joy Villa, a junior graphic designer with a strong foundation in illustration, branding, and visual storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and traditional art techniques, bringing a thoughtful, creative approach to print and digital design.

I recently graduated with a diploma in Graphic Design from Red River College and have gained hands-on experience through work placements and retail roles, designing print-ready programs, digital ads, website icons, and illustrations. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life through clear, engaging visuals that help brands tell their stories.

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Work Experience

Specialist at Best Buy OMNI
October 1, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations. Performed store opening and closing duties. Maintained cleanliness at the checkout area by wiping down counters and sweeping floors.
Work Placement at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
April 1, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Designed print-ready programs, digital ads, website icons, and illustrations.
Work Placement at Metric Marketing
December 1, 2024 - November 18, 2025
Website planning, photo-editing and resizing, storyboarding and illustrations.
Sales Associate at Knix
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance. Helped customers find and select products. Kept work area clean, organized, and free of clutter at all times.

Education

Graphic Design Diploma at Red River College
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Sisler’s CREATE Program at Sisler High School
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
High School Diploma at Sisler High School
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

Friesens Yearbook Cover Designs - 1st Place National Competition
January 1, 2019 - November 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other