Award-winning creative design professional with 20+ years of experience leading visual communications from concept to completion. Experienced in branding and strategic, thoughtful storytelling across print and digital media, with a reputation for creativity, reliability, and efficiency under tight deadlines. Known for brand governance, accessible design, and multidisciplinary project leadership across global teams. Strengths include executive stakeholder consultation, template and identity systems, vendor management, and producing high-impact campaigns and events that deliver measurable community and organizational outcomes.…

Jennifer Diehl

Award-winning creative design professional with 20+ years of experience leading visual communications from concept to completion. Experienced in branding and strategic, thoughtful storytelling across print and digital media, with a reputation for creativity, reliability, and efficiency under tight deadlines. Known for brand governance, accessible design, and multidisciplinary project leadership across global teams. Strengths include executive stakeholder consultation, template and identity systems, vendor management, and producing high-impact campaigns and events that deliver measurable community and organizational outcomes.…

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Award-winning creative design professional with 20+ years of experience leading visual communications from concept to completion. Experienced in branding and strategic, thoughtful storytelling across print and digital media, with a reputation for creativity, reliability, and efficiency under tight deadlines.

Known for brand governance, accessible design, and multidisciplinary project leadership across global teams. Strengths include executive stakeholder consultation, template and identity systems, vendor management, and producing high-impact campaigns and events that deliver measurable community and organizational outcomes.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Services and Design Manager at Linamar Corporation
May 1, 2018 - Present
Created internal communication digital, email and print campaigns for 36,000+ employees across 87 manufacturing facilities, 18 research centres, and sales offices in 19 countries. Designed and directed the See it • Be it • STEM it calendar for eight consecutive years with a focus on female STEM role models; initiative now entering its ninth year distributing 20,000 complimentary calendars annually. Provided creative direction and design for fundraising event campaigns including printed and digital invitations, signage, print media, and immersive on-site event styling; helped raise $150,000+ per event for youth mental health initiatives. Directed corporate leadership events for up to 400 guests globally, overseeing creative production, vendors, budgets, schedules, on-site logistics, and multi-stakeholder communications. Built and managed global brand consistency through identity systems, templates, and graphic standards in multiple languages; consulted executives on content and layo
Senior Graphic Designer at Linamar Corporation
July 1, 2012 - May 1, 2018
Designed and produced a quarterly corporate magazine for 25,000+ employees across 58 global facilities in seven languages, supporting global internal communications and employee engagement. Managed simultaneous creative projects across multiple business units and international facilities. Photographed special events, wrote articles, and edited content for corporate publications. Partnered with Marketing to create promotional materials for corporate advertising, talent recruitment, and global trade shows. Created digital graphics for the company website and internal corporate intranet.
Senior Graphic Designer at Eastforest Homes Ltd.
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2012
Led creative development of three annual Rotary Dream Home fundraising campaigns, delivering integrated branding, advertising, signage, and marketing materials for successful community fundraising. Created tailored promotional materials to increase sales volume and improve communication to external customers and internal teams. Proofed, critiqued, edited marketing creative output and delegated responsibilities when required. Managed production with focus on brand integrity and hired/managed creative suppliers including photographers, videographers, and printers. Planned and coordinated events such as trade shows, grand openings, and corporate social events; supported social committee development to build corporate culture. Developed wayfinding systems, decor, and marketing assets for the customer Design Studio. Received four graphic design awards from the Waterloo Region Home Builders’ Association (Best Corporate Brochure and Best Signage categories).
Graphic Designer at Reid's Heritage Homes
March 1, 2005 - August 1, 2006
Designed, managed, and coordinated commercial signage production and installation while ensuring bylaw and paperwork compliance. Maintained the company website and ensured digital information stayed current and accurate. Produced a range of sales collateral and marketing materials including print advertisements, community newsletters, internal communications, and corporate brochures.

Education

Graphic Design & Advertising at Humber College
September 1, 2002 - May 31, 2004
Advertising and Graphic Design Diploma (with Honours Awards and Scholarships) at Humber College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Adobe Max Creativity Conference (annual attendee; ongoing professional development)
January 1, 2016 - August 17, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level