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I’m a dedicated, creative advertising professional with over 15 years of experience in design and print production. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning ideas into visually compelling campaigns. I work well as part of a team, stay calm under pressure, and pride myself on delivering high-quality work on deadline. My strengths include organization, creative vision, and a strong grasp of digital and print production processes, from concept through to final output.…I’m a dedicated, creative advertising professional with over 15 years of experience in design and print production. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning ideas into visually compelling campaigns. I work well as part of a team, stay calm under pressure, and pride myself on delivering high-quality work on deadline. My strengths include organization, creative vision, and a strong grasp of digital and print production processes, from concept through to final output.

Darlene Murcar

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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I’m a dedicated, creative advertising professional with over 15 years of experience in design and print production. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning ideas into visually compelling campaigns. I work well as part of a team, stay calm under pressure, and pride myself on delivering high-quality work on deadline. My strengths include organization, creative vision, and a strong grasp of digital and print production processes, from concept through to final output.…I’m a dedicated, creative advertising professional with over 15 years of experience in design and print production. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning ideas into visually compelling campaigns. I work well as part of a team, stay calm under pressure, and pride myself on delivering high-quality work on deadline. My strengths include organization, creative vision, and a strong grasp of digital and print production processes, from concept through to final output.

Available to hire

I’m a dedicated, creative advertising professional with over 15 years of experience in design and print production. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning ideas into visually compelling campaigns.

I work well as part of a team, stay calm under pressure, and pride myself on delivering high-quality work on deadline. My strengths include organization, creative vision, and a strong grasp of digital and print production processes, from concept through to final output.

Skills

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Editorial Illustration

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Illustration

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Walmart Canada

January 1, 2021 - Present

Building digital wireframes for homepage site for Web, Desktop and App platforms; designing and maintaining new and existing digital artwork for company’s home page site on all platforms; creating interactive PDFs of upcoming homepage sites 8 weeks out for senior management approval.

Senior Graphic Designer at TC Media/Transcontinental

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2021

Created and developed flyers for Canadian Tire, PartSource, Shopper Drug Mart and Loblaws, plus specialty flyers and grand opening POP across the country; maintained a consistent look; worked with English and French copy layers and multiple pricing zones; brainstormed weekly with team to improve workflow; involved in production from start to final file output; trained new staff and assisted on other client projects like Home Depot and Staples flyers.

Senior Graphic Designer at Gino’s Pizza Group

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Designed and produced monthly flyers, in-store POP and outside signage for 6 companies under the Gino’s umbrella (about 250 stores across the GTA), increasing consumer visibility; managed web graphic content; contributed to TV and radio commercials; maintained media consistency of promotions and events.

Senior Graphic Designer at Tech Data Canada

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2009

Produced and directed a 32–48 page bi-monthly full-colour magazine reaching 5,500 customers; developed annual charity party invites with web teasers, signage and video displays; trained 4 new contract employees in branding standards and administrative functions; handled project tracking and deadlines.

Senior Graphic Designer at Barker Graphics

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001

Solved problems in client files (PC and Mac) to prevent output issues, saving time and money; developed a 12-page safety awareness activity book for children aged 5-8 to raise safety awareness.

Production Supervisor at JAG Communications

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998

Managed day-to-day operations for a team of 6; led daily meetings to keep projects on schedule; sourced suppliers and issued purchase orders; performed quality checks to ensure final output met client specifications.