I'm Willow Mackenzie, a strategic and creative designer with nine years of experience crafting visually compelling campaigns across digital, print, and multimedia platforms. I excel at transforming complex ideas into impactful visuals while leading brand initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally. I'm passionate about innovation and leverage cutting-edge visual design and creative strategies to enhance brand storytelling and drive results.

Willow Mackenzie

I'm Willow Mackenzie, a strategic and creative designer with nine years of experience crafting visually compelling campaigns across digital, print, and multimedia platforms. I excel at transforming complex ideas into impactful visuals while leading brand initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally. I'm passionate about innovation and leverage cutting-edge visual design and creative strategies to enhance brand storytelling and drive results.

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I’m Willow Mackenzie, a strategic and creative designer with nine years of experience crafting visually compelling campaigns across digital, print, and multimedia platforms. I excel at transforming complex ideas into impactful visuals while leading brand initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally.

I’m passionate about innovation and leverage cutting-edge visual design and creative strategies to enhance brand storytelling and drive results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Designer at Girl Guides of Canada
April 1, 2018 - November 10, 2025
Design graphics, illustrations, and infographics for all organization campaigns; select photographs and design elements for internal and external campaigns; create digital and social marketing campaign designs from concept to execution; direct photographers and freelancers; monitor project progress and ensure brand consistency; manage all design elements from conception to delivery; delegate tasks and mentor junior designers; liaise between marketing and design teams; develop fresh concepts while staying updated on industry trends; review and approve designs from regional teams; gather design needs and communicate to stakeholders; collaborate cross-functionally to elevate digital creativity and consistency.
Head of Design and Art Direction at Stannum Can Inc.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Managed projects from start to finish, overseeing daily graphic design content for a medium-sized packaging firm; redesigned graphics to enhance product visibility and increase market share; improved product marketing through innovative concept development and creative design solutions; collaborated with production, sales, suppliers, and senior management; traveled to China to gather design inspiration and work on die-cut plans for a new packaging line.
Freelance Designer and Illustrator at Willow Mackenzie Designs
December 31, 2013 - November 10, 2025
Branding and logo design across retail, hospitality, publications, and more; print and digital projects including wedding invitations and packaging; website and social media content development; book illustration; packaging concept development, including Glow Bug Cloth Diapers with 36 original designs.

Education

Bachelor of Design at Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD University)
September 10, 2012 - April 1, 2016
English and Environmental Undergraduate Courses at University of Toronto
September 6, 2010 - April 2, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education