I am a Visual Designer with 10+ years of experience in visual storytelling, branding, and marketing, now expanding into front-end development. I strive for design that blends beauty and usability. I have a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite, digital content creation, and UI/UX, with growing skills in HTML/CSS and interactive motion design. I am passionate about craft that intersects aesthetics and function, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, accessible, and engaging digital experiences.

Sarah Rainville

I am a Visual Designer with 10+ years of experience in visual storytelling, branding, and marketing, now expanding into front-end development. I strive for design that blends beauty and usability. I have a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite, digital content creation, and UI/UX, with growing skills in HTML/CSS and interactive motion design. I am passionate about craft that intersects aesthetics and function, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, accessible, and engaging digital experiences.

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I am a Visual Designer with 10+ years of experience in visual storytelling, branding, and marketing, now expanding into front-end development. I strive for design that blends beauty and usability. I have a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite, digital content creation, and UI/UX, with growing skills in HTML/CSS and interactive motion design.

I am passionate about craft that intersects aesthetics and function, and I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, accessible, and engaging digital experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator at Distex M&M
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Rebranded and modernized visual identities across multiple retail brands; produced original print and digital media, including ads, social graphics, product photography, and video; managed Shopify website updates, social content, and e-commerce product listings; increased social engagement and traffic through strategic design and campaigns.
Freelance Visual Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Delivered custom design solutions across film, fashion, education, and nonprofit sectors. Projects include set design (short film), apparel illustrations, academic publications, and report layouts. Created branding, page layouts, and digital assets tailored to each client’s vision.
UI/UX Design Intern at Trading Central
August 31, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Created app prototype for HSBC using Figma. Developed UI assets and color palettes using design systems. Assisted in sourcing stock imagery and producing graphic assets for internal presentations.
DJ & Event Promoter at Montreal
January 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
DJed at various independent bars and venues around the city. Created promotional materials and digital flyers for events. Managed event marketing and social media promotion.
Marketing Coordinator & Visual Designer at Sophie Sucrée
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Directed marketing strategy and managed e-commerce website (WordPress). Created product photography, visual assets, and social content. Oversaw publishing schedule and SEO optimization.
Venue Booker & Promoter at Le Cagibi
January 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Coordinated cultural events and booked live performances. Promoted events across social platforms and local networks.
Club SAW Coordinator at Galerie SAW Gallery
January 1, 2010 - September 28, 2025
Managed programming, accounting, and grant applications for a multidisciplinary arts venue. Supported the development of new community art projects and performances.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator at Distex M&M
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Rebranded and modernized visual identity across multiple retail brands. Created original print and digital media, including ads, social graphics, product photography, and video. Managed Shopify website updates, social content, and e-commerce product listings. Increased social engagement and traffic through strategic design and campaigns.
Freelance Visual Designer at Freelance / Independent
January 1, 2016 - Present
Delivered custom design solutions across film, fashion, education, and nonprofit sectors. Projects include set design (short film), apparel illustrations, academic publications, and report layouts. Created branding, page layouts, and digital assets tailored to each client’s vision.
UI/UX Design Intern at Trading Central
August 31, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Created app prototype for HSBC using Figma. Developed UI assets and color palettes using design systems. Assisted in sourcing stock imagery and producing graphic assets for internal presentations.
DJ & Event Promoter at Montreal (various bars and venues)
January 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
DJed at various independent bars and venues around the city. Created promotional materials and digital flyers for events. Managed event marketing and social media promotion.
Marketing Coordinator & Visual Designer at Sophie Sucrée
January 1, 2018 - September 28, 2025
Directed marketing strategy and managed e-commerce website (WordPress). Created product photography, visual assets, and social content. Oversaw publishing schedule and SEO optimization.
Venue Booker & Promoter at Le Cagibi
January 1, 2016 - September 28, 2025
Coordinated cultural events and booked live performances. Promoted events across social platforms and local networks.
Club SAW Coordinator at Galerie SAW Gallery
January 1, 2010 - September 28, 2025
Managed programming, accounting, and grant applications for a multidisciplinary arts venue. Supported the development of new community art projects and performances.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator at Distex M&M
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Led the rebranding and modernization of visual identity across multiple retail brands. Produced original print and digital media, including ads, social graphics, product photography, and video. Managed Shopify website updates, social content, and e-commerce product listings. Increased social engagement and traffic through strategic design and campaigns.
Freelance Visual Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 4, 2025
Delivered custom design solutions across film, fashion, education, and nonprofit sectors. Projects included set design for a short film, apparel illustrations, academic publications, and report layouts. Created branding, page layouts, and digital assets tailored to each client’s vision.
DJ & Event Promoter at Montreal
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
DJed at various independent bars and venues around the city. Created promotional materials and digital flyers for events. Managed event marketing and social media promotion.
Marketing Coordinator & Visual Designer at Sophie Sucrée
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Directed marketing strategy and managed e-commerce website. Created product photography, visual assets, and social content. Oversaw publishing schedule and SEO optimization.
Venue Booker & Promoter at Le Cagibi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Coordinated cultural events and booked live performances. Promoted events across social platforms and local networks.
Club SAW Coordinator at Galerie SAW Gallery
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Managed programming, accounting, and grant applications for a multidisciplinary arts venue. Supported the development of new community art projects and performances.
UI/UX Design Intern at Trading Central
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Created app prototype for HSBC using Figma; developed UI assets and color palettes using design systems; assisted in sourcing stock imagery and producing graphic assets for internal presentations.
Freelance Visual Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2016 - November 20, 2025
Delivered custom design solutions across film, fashion, education, and nonprofit sectors. Projects included set design (short film), apparel illustrations, academic publications, and report layouts. Created branding, page layouts, and digital assets tailored to each client’s vision.
DJ & Event Promoter at Montreal (various venues)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
DJed at various independent bars and venues around the city. Created promotional materials and digital flyers for events. Managed event marketing and social media promotion.
Freelance Visual Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 20, 2025
Delivered custom design solutions across film, fashion, education, and nonprofit sectors. Projects included set design for a short film, apparel illustrations, academic publications, and report layouts. Created branding, page layouts, and digital assets tailored to each client’s vision.

Education

DEP, Computer Graphics / Graphic Design at Rosemount Technology Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Certificate, Media & Communications at Algonquin College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
GED, High School Diploma at Ontario Ministry of Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
DEP in Computer Graphics / Graphic Design at Rosemount Technology Centre
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Certificate in Media & Communications at Algonquin College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
GED, High School Diploma at Ontario Ministry of Education
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
DEP, Computer Graphics / Graphic Design at Rosemount Technology Centre
January 1, 2020 - November 4, 2025
GED, High School Diploma at Algonquin College
January 1, 2010 - November 4, 2025
High School Diploma at Ontario Ministry of Education
January 1, 2004 - November 4, 2025
DEP at Rosemount Technology Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
GED at Algonquin College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
High School Diploma at Ontario Ministry of Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
DEP in Computer Graphics / Graphic Design at Rosemount Technology Centre
January 1, 2020 - November 20, 2025
GED, High School Diploma at Algonquin College
January 1, 2010 - November 20, 2025
GED, High School Diploma at Ontario Ministry of Education
January 1, 2004 - November 20, 2025
DEP, Computer Graphics / Graphic Design at Rosemount Technology Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Certificate, Media & Communications at Algonquin College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
GED, High School Diploma at Ontario Ministry of Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

IBM Front-End Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
Adobe After Effects for Motion Design
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
IBM Front-End Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
DEP
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
GED
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
DEP, Computer Graphics / Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Certificate, Media & Communications
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
GED, High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services