portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I’m Sydney McManus, a freelance graphic designer based in Montreal. I specialize in branding, project management, art direction, publications, illustration, web design, consultation, and merch design. I design for Loosends and Loosends Yarn and lead branding and visual identity for arts and culture organizations, including Danse-Cité, ByeByeWorld, VIAS, DanceWorks, NEAMA, and Chaos Culture Club. I also work on publications and print media as a graphic designer and art director, contributing to projects such as the Danse-Cité Journal, Concerto Libretto, and Deep Gazing. My practice spans theatre poster identity (including Concordia Theatre’s 2024–2025 season) and print layouts. I earned my BFA in Design from Concordia University (2021–2024), and previously studied life studies at OCAD University (2014–2016). My work has been recognized with the Graham Kennedy Award (2024), the Concordia Undergraduate Research Grant (2023), and other awards.

Sydney McManus

portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi, I’m Sydney McManus, a freelance graphic designer based in Montreal. I specialize in branding, project management, art direction, publications, illustration, web design, consultation, and merch design. I design for Loosends and Loosends Yarn and lead branding and visual identity for arts and culture organizations, including Danse-Cité, ByeByeWorld, VIAS, DanceWorks, NEAMA, and Chaos Culture Club. I also work on publications and print media as a graphic designer and art director, contributing to projects such as the Danse-Cité Journal, Concerto Libretto, and Deep Gazing. My practice spans theatre poster identity (including Concordia Theatre’s 2024–2025 season) and print layouts. I earned my BFA in Design from Concordia University (2021–2024), and previously studied life studies at OCAD University (2014–2016). My work has been recognized with the Graham Kennedy Award (2024), the Concordia Undergraduate Research Grant (2023), and other awards.

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Hi, I’m Sydney McManus, a freelance graphic designer based in Montreal. I specialize in branding, project management, art direction, publications, illustration, web design, consultation, and merch design. I design for Loosends and Loosends Yarn and lead branding and visual identity for arts and culture organizations, including Danse-Cité, ByeByeWorld, VIAS, DanceWorks, NEAMA, and Chaos Culture Club.

I also work on publications and print media as a graphic designer and art director, contributing to projects such as the Danse-Cité Journal, Concerto Libretto, and Deep Gazing. My practice spans theatre poster identity (including Concordia Theatre’s 2024–2025 season) and print layouts. I earned my BFA in Design from Concordia University (2021–2024), and previously studied life studies at OCAD University (2014–2016). My work has been recognized with the Graham Kennedy Award (2024), the Concordia Undergraduate Research Grant (2023), and other awards.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Branding, project management, art direction, publications, illustration, web design, consultation, merch design. Lead branding and visual identity for Loosends and Loosends Yarn. Collaborative branding projects with clients: Danse-Cité (MTL), ByeByeWorld (BER), VIAS (MTL), DanceWorks (TOR), NEAMA (TOR), Chaos Culture Club (GER), to name a few. Publications/Print Media design and art direction for Danse-Cité Journal (MTL, 2025–present), Concerto Libretto (MTL, 2024), Deep Gazing (MTL, 2024). Studio work includes Concordia Theatre season posters and visual identity (2024–2025). Internship at Andrew Lewis Designs (London, ON) in 2022; logo design, stamp design, mural painting, administration.
Graphic Designer at Kevin Lo (Montreal)
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Studio experience; main project: creating season posters and visual identity for Concordia Theatre 2024-2025; tasks included branding, poster design, and publication/book layout.
Graphic Design Intern at Andrew Lewis Designs
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Logo design, stamp design, mural design and painting, administration.

Education

BFA, major in design at Concordia University, Montreal QC
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
BFA, major in life studies at OCAD University, Toronto ON
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Graham Kennedy Award
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Concordia Undergraduate Research Grant
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Craft and Skill Award - Concordia Undergraduate Design Show
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Concept Award - Concordia Undergraduate Design Show
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Concordia Undergraduate Research Grant
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

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