I am an experienced and award-winning visual designer with over 20 years of expertise in digital content creation, brand storytelling, and campaign development. I specialize in concept-driven design that balances strategic thinking with exceptional execution across social, email, web, and mobile platforms. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with telecom, financial, insurance, and nonprofit sectors. As a collaborative team player and compelling storyteller, I excel in developing integrated marketing content and presenting directly to clients. I have a deep understanding of design systems and digital production workflows, which allow me to deliver high-quality and engaging creative solutions that help increase audience engagement and campaign effectiveness.

Aby Philipson

I am an experienced and award-winning visual designer with over 20 years of expertise in digital content creation, brand storytelling, and campaign development. I specialize in concept-driven design that balances strategic thinking with exceptional execution across social, email, web, and mobile platforms. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with telecom, financial, insurance, and nonprofit sectors. As a collaborative team player and compelling storyteller, I excel in developing integrated marketing content and presenting directly to clients. I have a deep understanding of design systems and digital production workflows, which allow me to deliver high-quality and engaging creative solutions that help increase audience engagement and campaign effectiveness.

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I am an experienced and award-winning visual designer with over 20 years of expertise in digital content creation, brand storytelling, and campaign development. I specialize in concept-driven design that balances strategic thinking with exceptional execution across social, email, web, and mobile platforms. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with telecom, financial, insurance, and nonprofit sectors.

As a collaborative team player and compelling storyteller, I excel in developing integrated marketing content and presenting directly to clients. I have a deep understanding of design systems and digital production workflows, which allow me to deliver high-quality and engaging creative solutions that help increase audience engagement and campaign effectiveness.

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Work Experience

Design Coordinator – Digital and Visual at Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
October 1, 2013 - Present
Led creative direction and visual content development for internal and public-facing campaigns. Produced high-volume digital assets such as social media content, newsletters, banner ads, and landing pages. Directed multi-channel storytelling across web, print, and video, aligning with brand voice and strategy. Delivered strategic creative solutions that increased engagement and boosted audience reach.
Senior Art Director at JWT (J. Walter Thompson)
June 30, 2011 - August 12, 2025
Created and pitched campaign concepts for finance and telecom clients, winning new business. Collaborated with writers and strategists to develop bold ideas and integrated executions. Delivered high-conversion digital content in fast-paced agency settings.
Digital Designer at Ogilvy One Worldwide
July 1, 2010 - August 12, 2025
Designed and rolled out award-winning digital campaigns for Vodafone, Emirates, and Lipton. Led development of campaign assets across banners, social posts, emails, microsites, and display ads. Built cohesive design systems aligned with client brand standards.
Graphic Designer at Future Group
August 1, 2007 - August 12, 2025
Created promotional campaign content across print and digital for fashion and retail brands. Led concept development for seasonal and brand-launch campaigns.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate, Advanced Digital Design at George Brown College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts (3 Main), Communication, Culture and Media, and Literary Studies at Mahatma Gandhi University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization