Detail-obsessed and people-focused, with a passion for craft and a deep belief that the details are where the meaning lives. I listen carefully and shape every design and experience with intention.…

Shanelle Westmacott

Detail-obsessed and people-focused, with a passion for craft and a deep belief that the details are where the meaning lives. I listen carefully and shape every design and experience with intention.…

Available to hire

Detail-obsessed and people-focused, with a passion for craft and a deep belief that the details are where the meaning lives. I listen carefully and shape every design and experience with intention.

Work Experience

Student Assistant at Design Formation, Langara College
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Execute graphic design for campus wayfinding and permanent signage, ensuring alignment with institutional accessibility and branding standards. Develop and customize social media assets and templates for the Design Formation and Digital Media programs. Curate and install physical design displays and exhibitions, showcasing student work to the broader campus community. Ideate content strategies to increase program engagement across digital platforms.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Brand Identity for "False Creek": Community Connected by Water – A scientific research initiative analyzing the eDNA of False Creek in Vancouver, BC. Collaborate with musicians and theatre performers to translate their artistic vision into cohesive visual identities, including album art and promotional graphics. Manage projects from initial creative direction and research through to the delivery of press-ready files, ensuring all assets meet technical and production standards. Work closely with clients to refine concepts through open communication and feedback, ensuring final assets are polished and delivered on schedule.
Art Department & Set Decoration at Various film Productions
April 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Environmental Graphics: Designed and produced physical signage and graphic props, ensuring precise scaling and placement through on-set site surveys. On-Set Continuity: Maintained the visual integrity of sets during active filming; adjusted composition, lighting, and framing in collaboration with camera and lighting departments. Set Decoration & Sourcing: Selected and positioned furniture and decor to align with character-driven story goals and overall visual continuity. Logistics & Production: Managed department assets, including invoices and timetables, sourcing decor items, and coordinating time-sensitive print deliveries for daily production needs.

Education

Design Formation Diploma at Langara College
September 3, 2024 - April 17, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality