With a background in psychology, UX, and marketing, I understand how people connect with visuals and how design drives results. From brand identity and websites to social media and ad campaigns, Starkhaus offers professional-quality work — without the cost of a full-time designer.…

Kaylie Stark

With a background in psychology, UX, and marketing, I understand how people connect with visuals and how design drives results. From brand identity and websites to social media and ad campaigns, Starkhaus offers professional-quality work — without the cost of a full-time designer.…

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With a background in psychology, UX, and marketing, I understand how people connect with visuals and how design drives results. From brand identity and websites to social media and ad campaigns, Starkhaus offers professional-quality work — without the cost of a full-time designer.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design & Communications Specialist at Dexterra Group
July 1, 2025 - Present
Develop and manage internal communications across the organization, ensuring clear, consistent, and accessible messaging; design branded templates and visual assets including PowerPoint slide decks, documents, and internal communications materials; create, edit, and distribute internal newsletters and company-wide updates to support engagement and information flow; maintain and update the company SharePoint site, organizing content for usability, clarity, and brand alignment; produce and edit video content including CEO communications and training videos to support leadership messaging and employee learning; collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate organizational updates into effective internal communications tools.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator / Content Designer Specialist at S AAC Autism Centre
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, social, and event channels; design and produce visual assets for websites, social media, email campaigns, ads, events, and print materials; create, schedule, and manage multimedia content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, blogs, and newsletters; manage and update websites and e-commerce platforms using WordPress and Shopify, ensuring brand consistency; track and report on campaign performance using Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, and Google Ads to optimize results; collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and agencies to deliver marketing projects aligned with organizational goals.

Education

UX Design Certificate at George Brown College
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Honours Bachelor of Science at University of Toronto
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

UX Design Certificate (George Brown College)
March 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods
    paper Brand & Website Designing — Web-Ops

    I led the branding and website design for Web-Ops, creating a modern, professional digital presence that clearly communicates the company’s technical services while remaining approachable and easy to navigate.

    I was responsible for the project end-to-end, including brand application, website layout, visual design, and WordPress implementation, with light custom CSS to refine layouts, spacing, and responsiveness. The site was designed with usability and scalability in mind, ensuring content could be easily updated while maintaining a consistent, polished look.

    Key design considerations included:

    • Structuring content to clearly communicate services and value propositions
    • Designing a clean, intuitive layout that supports both B2B credibility and user trust
    • Implementing responsive design best practices across devices and browsers
    • Enhancing WordPress templates with light CSS customizations for improved visual consistency and flexibility

    The final website delivers a strong, cohesive brand presence and provides a user-friendly foundation that supports ongoing growth and future updates.

    web-ops.ca

    Role: #webdesigner #branddesigner #uxdesign
    Tools: #wordpress #css

    uniE621 Corporate HR Data Infographic — Conference Presentation
    I designed this comprehensive data infographic for a corporate conference, transforming complex, pre-existing HR and workforce data into a clear, engaging, and visually cohesive presentation piece. As the sole designer on the project, I was responsible for interpreting the provided data and translating it into an intuitive visual narrative that could be easily understood by a large, diverse audience. The design balances clarity and visual impact, using consistent hierarchy, colour coding, and iconography to guide viewers through key metrics such as employee demographics, engagement scores, turnover, tenure, and geographic distribution. Key design considerations included: Presenting high-density data in a way that remains scannable and digestible in a live conference setting Selecting appropriate chart types to clearly communicate trends and comparisons Establishing a consistent visual system across graphs, icons, and typography Aligning the infographic with corporate branding while maintaining strong contrast and readability The final asset was used as a large-format conference visual, supporting leadership presentations and enabling stakeholders to quickly understand workforce insights at a glance. Role: graphicdesigner layoutdesign datainfographic infographic Deliverables: datavisualization infographicdesign visualasset…
    uniE621 Goodness Gift × SAAAC Autism Centre — Impact Information Card (Front)
    For this project, I designed an informational impact card for Goodness Gift, an inclusive social enterprise founded by SAAAC Autism Centre, with the goal of clearly communicating the brand’s mission, social impact, and purpose at the point of purchase. I led the project end-to-end, including concept development, copywriting, layout, and visual design. The card balances strong emotional storytelling with clear, concise information, using a minimal, high-contrast design to ensure accessibility, readability, and visual consistency with the Goodness Gift and SAAAC brands. Key considerations included: Clearly communicating the social impact and employment mission in a limited physical format Using hierarchy and spacing to guide the reader through statistics, context, and call-to-action Highlighting inclusivity and handmade values through iconography and supporting visuals Incorporating a QR code to connect physical packaging to a digital experience The final piece serves as both an educational and advocacy tool—reinforcing brand values, building trust with customers, and clearly demonstrating how each purchase directly supports meaningful employment opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Role: graphicdesigner copywriter branding designer Deliverables: printedinfocard layoutdesign designer…
    uniE621 Goodness Gift × SAAAC Autism Centre — Impact Information Card (Back)
    For this project, I designed an informational impact card for Goodness Gift, an inclusive social enterprise founded by SAAAC Autism Centre, with the goal of clearly communicating the brand’s mission, social impact, and purpose at the point of purchase. I led the project end-to-end, including concept development, copywriting, layout, and visual design. The card balances strong emotional storytelling with clear, concise information, using a minimal, high-contrast design to ensure accessibility, readability, and visual consistency with the Goodness Gift and SAAAC brands. Key considerations included: Clearly communicating the social impact and employment mission in a limited physical format Using hierarchy and spacing to guide the reader through statistics, context, and call-to-action Highlighting inclusivity and handmade values through iconography and supporting visuals Incorporating a QR code to connect physical packaging to a digital experience The final piece serves as both an educational and advocacy tool—reinforcing brand values, building trust with customers, and clearly demonstrating how each purchase directly supports meaningful employment opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Role: graphicdesigner copywriter branding designer Deliverables: printedinfocard layoutdesign designer…