I’m Natalia Bernatek, a Brand Designer based in Toronto with 10 years of experience shaping brand integrity across print, digital and video. I collaborate with teams to create visual identities that are consistent, accessible, and engaging, helping brands stand out in competitive spaces. I specialize in user-centered design, content development, and accessibility, turning insights into practical design solutions—from eBlasts and reports to templates and microsites—while upholding brand guidelines and delivering high-quality visuals across channels.…

Natalia Bernatek

I’m Natalia Bernatek, a Brand Designer based in Toronto with 10 years of experience shaping brand integrity across print, digital and video. I collaborate with teams to create visual identities that are consistent, accessible, and engaging, helping brands stand out in competitive spaces. I specialize in user-centered design, content development, and accessibility, turning insights into practical design solutions—from eBlasts and reports to templates and microsites—while upholding brand guidelines and delivering high-quality visuals across channels.…

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I’m Natalia Bernatek, a Brand Designer based in Toronto with 10 years of experience shaping brand integrity across print, digital and video. I collaborate with teams to create visual identities that are consistent, accessible, and engaging, helping brands stand out in competitive spaces.

I specialize in user-centered design, content development, and accessibility, turning insights into practical design solutions—from eBlasts and reports to templates and microsites—while upholding brand guidelines and delivering high-quality visuals across channels.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at ospe.on.ca
December 31, 2019 - August 19, 2025
Designed and coordinated a government-funded online learning initiative called DiversifySTEM. Created print and digital graphic communications and conducted user research for website improvement. Developed wireframes and prototypes to test design concepts and designed microsites such as EDI Forum and OPEA Gala to drive user engagement.
Graphic Designer at ospe.on.ca
December 31, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Designed and coordinated a government-funded online learning DiversifySTEM initiative. Designed informative print and digital graphic communication materials. Conducted user research to understand user needs and goals for association’s website to identify appropriate visual and layout updates. Created wireframes and prototypes to test design hypotheses. Designed microsites like EDI Forum and OPEA Gala to achieve engagement.
Senior Brand & Graphic Design at Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
October 1, 2019 - Present
Developed brand integrity best practices and design oversight to uphold brand consistency and tone across all external communications. Built internal and external Visual Identity brand standards for communications products to ensure stakeholder interest and increase online awareness. Conducted user research, providing strategies and creating design solutions for a pleasant and informative visual experience. Designed graphics, eBlasts, iconography, video templates, reports and design templates to streamline the user experience on the company’s website and social channels. Achieving executional outcomes through design strategy and testing. Upholding brand consistency across FSRA’s internal and external communications. Delivering low-fidelity and high-fidelity processes for an effective design outcome. Ensuring all materials are AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliant.
Producer, Graphic Designer & Video at fsrao.ca
October 1, 2019 - Present
Designing graphics, eBlasts, iconography, video templates, reports, and design templates to enhance user experience on the website and social channels. Developing and maintaining internal and external Visual Identity brand standards to engage stakeholders and boost online presence. Implementing design strategy and testing, ensuring brand consistency across all communications, conducting user research, and delivering AODA-compliant materials with low- and high-fidelity design processes.
Producer, Graphic Designer & Video at fsrao.ca
October 1, 2019 - Present
Designing graphics, eBlasts, iconography, video templates, reports, and design templates to streamline the user experience on the company’s website and social channels. Building and assessing the internal and external visual identity to ensure stakeholder interest and increase online awareness. Achieving executional outcomes through design strategy and testing. Upholding brand consistency across internal and external communications. Conducting user research and creating design solutions for a pleasant and informative visual experience. Delivering low-fidelity and high-fidelity processes for effective design outcomes. Ensuring all materials are AODA compliant.
Graphic Designer at Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Supervised and project coordinated a government-funded DiversifySTEM initiative. Applied creative solutions for campaigns and profile personas in collaboration with agencies to achieve OSPE’s strategic plan and goals. Managed the design and production of high-performing event print materials, digital graphics and microsites. Conducted user research and created wireframes to improve the association’s website and microsites to increase engagement in the content.
Marketing Assistant at VPG | KELK
December 31, 2015 - August 19, 2025
Supervised and coordinated website updates, publications, ads, and trade shows during a brand merge with the U.S. head office. Ensured website AODA compliance and created interactive electronic forms for usability. Collaborated with Sales and Engineering to produce all marketing collateral.
Marketing Assistant at VPG | KELK
December 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Supervised and project coordinated website updates, publications, ads, and trade shows with the U.S. head office during a brand merge in a global presence. Updated the company’s website and ensured AODA compliance. Generated electronic interactive forms to ensure good usability. Created all marketing collaterals in collaboration with Sales and Engineering departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Toronto
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Post-Grad Diploma at Sheridan College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Post-Grad Certificate at Canadian Marketing Association
January 1, 2014 - August 4, 2025
Post-Grad Certificate at Canadian Marketing Association
January 1, 2015 - August 4, 2025
After Effects Kickstart at School of Motion
January 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Motion Graphics & Data Visualization at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Data Visualization at The New School
January 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Design Thinking at OCAD University
January 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Digital Communications Strategy at University of Toronto (UFT)
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Digital Communications Strategy: Content Marketing & Distribution at University of Toronto (UFT)
January 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Brand Management at University of Toronto (UFT)
January 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at University of Toronto
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Post-Grad Diploma at Sheridan College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Advertising and Media, Canadian Marketing Association
January 1, 2014 - August 19, 2025
Digital Marketing, Canadian Marketing Association
January 1, 2015 - August 19, 2025
After Effects Kickstart, School of Motion
January 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Motion Graphics & Data Visualization, Udemy
January 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Data Visualization, The New School
January 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Design Thinking, OCAD University
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Digital Communications Strategy, University of Toronto
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Digital Communications Strategy: Content Marketing & Distribution, University of Toronto
January 1, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Brand Management, University of Toronto
January 1, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Communications Media and Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services

Skills

Experience Level