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I'm Kara, a Toronto-based Brand Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience across agency and client environments, specializing in brand systems, packaging, digital content, and campaign visuals. I’ve delivered cohesive visual identities and production-ready assets for digital and print, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure crisp typography, clean layouts, and consistent brand applications across multiple touchpoints. An all-around Jane-of-all-trades, I bring a curious mindset, culture enthusiasm, and a love for great tea. I'm passionate about design that not only looks premium but scales smoothly across future initiatives, supported by strong collaboration and thoughtful brand implementation.…I'm Kara, a Toronto-based Brand Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience across agency and client environments, specializing in brand systems, packaging, digital content, and campaign visuals. I’ve delivered cohesive visual identities and production-ready assets for digital and print, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure crisp typography, clean layouts, and consistent brand applications across multiple touchpoints. An all-around Jane-of-all-trades, I bring a curious mindset, culture enthusiasm, and a love for great tea. I'm passionate about design that not only looks premium but scales smoothly across future initiatives, supported by strong collaboration and thoughtful brand implementation.

Kara Marie V. Guingona

Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, +2

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I'm Kara, a Toronto-based Brand Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience across agency and client environments, specializing in brand systems, packaging, digital content, and campaign visuals. I’ve delivered cohesive visual identities and production-ready assets for digital and print, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure crisp typography, clean layouts, and consistent brand applications across multiple touchpoints. An all-around Jane-of-all-trades, I bring a curious mindset, culture enthusiasm, and a love for great tea. I'm passionate about design that not only looks premium but scales smoothly across future initiatives, supported by strong collaboration and thoughtful brand implementation.…I'm Kara, a Toronto-based Brand Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience across agency and client environments, specializing in brand systems, packaging, digital content, and campaign visuals. I’ve delivered cohesive visual identities and production-ready assets for digital and print, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure crisp typography, clean layouts, and consistent brand applications across multiple touchpoints. An all-around Jane-of-all-trades, I bring a curious mindset, culture enthusiasm, and a love for great tea. I'm passionate about design that not only looks premium but scales smoothly across future initiatives, supported by strong collaboration and thoughtful brand implementation.

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I’m Kara, a Toronto-based Brand Graphic Designer with 13+ years of experience across agency and client environments, specializing in brand systems, packaging, digital content, and campaign visuals. I’ve delivered cohesive visual identities and production-ready assets for digital and print, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure crisp typography, clean layouts, and consistent brand applications across multiple touchpoints. An all-around Jane-of-all-trades, I bring a curious mindset, culture enthusiasm, and a love for great tea. I’m passionate about design that not only looks premium but scales smoothly across future initiatives, supported by strong collaboration and thoughtful brand implementation.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Layout Artist at Freelance & Agency Roles

October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2023

Produced high-quality, brand-aligned creative assets for digital and print campaigns, ensuring production-ready final art and timely delivery. Applied established brand systems, templates, and guidelines across multiple deliverables, maintaining visual consistency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to incorporate feedback and align with client goals. Supported presentations, rollout materials, and visual communications for multiple projects in parallel. Maintained organized design files and asset libraries to support efficient studio workflows.

Art Director at Dubai Asset Management

August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020

Led visual execution for campaign materials, presentations, and brand communications for Dubai Asset Management. Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure creative remained aligned with business goals and brand standards. Delivered production-ready design outcomes under tight timelines and contributed to improved workflows through organized asset management and repeatable design structures.

Graphic Designer at McCann Health

March 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019

Designed marketing assets across digital and print with focus on clarity and consistency. Produced polished visuals and layouts to support business objectives and audience engagement. Collaborated with creative and production teams in a fast-paced environment with frequent revisions.

Graphic Designer at Glory Horizons

March 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018

Designed graphics and visual assets for licensed apparel and merchandise collections. Ensured production-ready artwork and consistent brand application across multiple deliverables. Supported development workflows with organized files and accurate final outputs.

Graphic Designer at Prisme International

November 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016

Designed large-scale event graphics, brand activations, and promotional signage. Collaborated with production teams to execute print and environmental graphics for experiential marketing campaigns.