I'm a graphic designer and digital artist with a background in photography, editing, digital illustration, vector graphics, motion graphics, animation, branding design, social media, web design, and traditional art.

Kim Klippenstein

I'm a graphic designer and digital artist with a background in photography, editing, digital illustration, vector graphics, motion graphics, animation, branding design, social media, web design, and traditional art.

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I’m a graphic designer and digital artist with a background in photography, editing, digital illustration, vector graphics, motion graphics, animation, branding design, social media, web design, and traditional art.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Marketing at CBRE Ltd.
April 10, 2024 - Present
Leading commercial real estate marketing projects as the sole graphic designer for Saskatchewan's primary office. I plan & design brochures, signage, e-mail campaigns, and advertisements for digital and printed formats and provided custom branded collateral. I also supplement projects with research to strengthen marketing narratives and contribute to general administrative tasks.
Photo Lab Specialist at London Drugs
July 31, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Worked with a tight-knit team to produce various printed products. I was responsible for colour correction, photo restoration, large-format printing, film processing, and personalized items (posters, calendars, books, cards, mugs, & more). I was additionally entrusted with photographing and producing government-approved passport photos.
Creative Sales Associate at Creata Beauty
August 31, 2021 - July 31, 2023
Performed various tasks to promote wholesale product sales. Generated interest by creating marketing materials such as flyers, posters, billboard design, and social media content. Facilitated store operations by maintaining stock, creating product displays, and housekeeping. Personally assisted customers with extensive product knowledge.
Graphic Designer/Marketing at CBRE Limited
April 1, 2024 - Present
Produced 150+ brochures, signs, e-mails, social media posts, and other commercial real estate marketing collateral. Developed creative solutions with Adobe, Microsoft, Google, and internal company software. Edited & enhanced photo/video content and designed custom vector graphics. Formatted files for print & web. Exceeded clients' expectations by tailoring deliverables to their needs. Researched/extracted data and wrote content using SEO keywords. Built editable templates/forms. Coordinated deliverables with team and third parties. Continued skill development via training sessions and tutorials.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) - Studio Art at University of Saskatchewan
September 1, 2017 - April 30, 2021
Diploma in Graphic Design at Visual College of Art & Design (VCAD)
October 1, 2022 - April 30, 2024
Diploma in Graphic Design at Visual College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
B.F.A. (Hons.) in Studio Art at University of Saskatchewan
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment
    paper Book Cover Design

    Illustration of a custom vector fantasy book cover jacket with intricate details, specific colour requirements, and capturing the personality and look of characters from the book. Also included several in-book illustrations of various scenes including multiple characters and fantastical creatures.

    paper Branding Identity & Social Media Marketing - Nail Salon

    I created an original logo and branding package for a home-based nail and aesthetics studio. The whole package included the logo (colour, black/white), submark icon, web favicon, business cards, website graphics, invoice design, email signatures, social media graphics (services/policies/etc.), a studio layout concept, and a few other small custom graphics. I also provided photo enhancements to elevate the services provided by the salon.

    paper Complete Marketing Overhaul - Industrial Business Park Project

    This property had a marketing package built by a previous designer and needed a complete overhaul with new photos, graphics, and copy. I was provided updated photos which I enhanced with colour corrections, sky replacements, and other natural enhancements to highlight the site’s attractiveness. I revamped the brochure with new copy and content, researched demographics data, and created custom graphics to highlight the property’s features according to the owner’s specifications.

    paper Marketing Package - Premium High-Rise Development

    I designed a co-branded marketing brochure and outdoor signage to draw attention to a new premium high-rise development. The project was a collaboration of requirements for a real estate broker and the developer of the site.