Hi! I'm Roanna, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Montreal. With a passion for visual storytelling, I create everything from cohesive brand identities to beautiful illustrations. I love collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life and support independent artists in my community.

Roanna Farmer

Hi! I'm Roanna, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Montreal. With a passion for visual storytelling, I create everything from cohesive brand identities to beautiful illustrations. I love collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life and support independent artists in my community.

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Hi! I’m Roanna, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Montreal. With a passion for visual storytelling, I create everything from cohesive brand identities to beautiful illustrations. I love collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life and support independent artists in my community.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Ro Farmer Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator; conceptualized and designed marketing material, brand identities, websites, packaging, posters, merchandise and murals; edited images for print; and contributed illustration across campaigns for clients including Vancouver Mural Festival, Downtown Victoria Business Association, The Salient Group, City of Victoria, Frankie Magazine, Xozio Coffee & Provisions, Grilled Cheese Magazine, Brica Brac Salvage.
Editorial Designer / Art Director at Grey Ghost Review
December 31, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Editorial design including layout and typography; image editing and artwork formatting; brand identity redesign; website design and build.
Freelance Graphic Designer at BrisFest
December 31, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Infographic and print design for festival promotion; redesign branding including logo and brand package; website design and print material.
Inhouse Graphic Designer at Gifted Stationery Co.
December 31, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Developed stationery templates; created visual graphics for stationery ranges, calendar designs, and website content; edited images for 100+ calendars; implemented proposals to reach a younger market; organized and maintained graphic design archives; partnered with Production Team to create print-ready files.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Ro Farmer Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Based in Victoria, BC, I conceptualize and design marketing material (digital newsletters, print promotions), develop brand identities (logos, color palettes, typography), design responsive websites, edit and color-correct images for print and product photography, design packaging, create posters for festivals and events, and work on illustration projects across merchandise, banners, packaging, editorial, and GIFs. I also design and install interior and exterior murals and manage Ro Farmer Studio's prints and crafts business including Risograph printing and cross-platform social media, web, and video content.
Freelance Illustrator, Mural Artist & Graphic Designer at Ro Farmer Studio
January 1, 2018 - November 10, 2025
Design and install interior and exterior murals; conceptualize and design branding identities (logos, color palettes, typography); develop marketing materials including digital newsletters and promotional assets; design responsive websites; edit and color-correct images for print and product photography; design packaging for food and drink; create posters for festivals and events; work on illustration projects including merch, large-format banners, packaging, editorial, brand assets, and GIFs.
Editorial Designer, Art Director at Grey Ghost Review
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Executed editorial design including layout and typography; edited and corrected images and reformatted artwork; developed and redesigned brand identity including logo type, color palette and assets; designed and built the website.
Freelance Graphic Designer at BrisFest
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Created festival print design and promotional materials; contributed to a national competition to redesign existing branding, including logo, brand packaging, website and print materials.
In-house Graphic Designer at Gifted Stationery Co.
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Developed existing and new stationery templates; created visuals for stationery ranges, calendars and web content; edited and corrected calendar imagery for 100+ calendars; implemented proposals to engage a younger market; organized and maintained graphic design archives; collaborated with Production Team to create print-ready files.
Editorial Designer, Art Director at Grey Ghost Review
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Executed editorial design including layout and typography; edited and corrected images and reformatted artwork; redesigned brand identity and assets.
Inhouse Graphic Designer at Gifted Stationery Co.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Developed stationery templates, calendars, and website content; edited images for 100+ calendars; partnered with Production Team to create print-ready files and broadened reach to a younger market.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Falmouth University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Art Foundation Diploma at Bristol School of Art
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Falmouth University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Art Foundation Diploma at Bristol School of Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Graphic Design Diploma at Falmouth University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Art Foundation Diploma at Bristol School of Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Graphic Design Diploma at Falmouth University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Art Foundation Diploma at Bristol School of Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Government, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other