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I am a Hong Kong-born, Toronto based illustrator and designer with a strong passion for creating impactful visual communication. With a focus on design simplicity, I aim to convey messages that are both authentic and engaging. My experience spans design, illustration, and animation, allowing me to adapt and contribute across various creative projects. I am driven by a continuous desire to learn, grow, and bring positive energy to every project Iundertake. I am confident that my skills and enthusiasm can help elevate your team’s creative output.…I am a Hong Kong-born, Toronto based illustrator and designer with a strong passion for creating impactful visual communication. With a focus on design simplicity, I aim to convey messages that are both authentic and engaging. My experience spans design, illustration, and animation, allowing me to adapt and contribute across various creative projects. I am driven by a continuous desire to learn, grow, and bring positive energy to every project Iundertake. I am confident that my skills and enthusiasm can help elevate your team’s creative output.

Vanessa Lai

Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Designer, +4

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I am a Hong Kong-born, Toronto based illustrator and designer with a strong passion for creating impactful visual communication. With a focus on design simplicity, I aim to convey messages that are both authentic and engaging. My experience spans design, illustration, and animation, allowing me to adapt and contribute across various creative projects. I am driven by a continuous desire to learn, grow, and bring positive energy to every project Iundertake. I am confident that my skills and enthusiasm can help elevate your team’s creative output.…I am a Hong Kong-born, Toronto based illustrator and designer with a strong passion for creating impactful visual communication. With a focus on design simplicity, I aim to convey messages that are both authentic and engaging. My experience spans design, illustration, and animation, allowing me to adapt and contribute across various creative projects. I am driven by a continuous desire to learn, grow, and bring positive energy to every project Iundertake. I am confident that my skills and enthusiasm can help elevate your team’s creative output.

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I am a Hong Kong-born, Toronto based illustrator and designer with a strong passion for creating impactful visual communication.
With a focus on design simplicity, I aim to convey messages that
are both authentic and engaging. My experience spans design, illustration, and animation, allowing me to adapt and contribute across
various creative projects. I am driven by a continuous desire to
learn, grow, and bring positive energy to every project Iundertake.
I am confident that my skills and enthusiasm can help elevate
your team’s creative output.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at LUMOS Beverage Corp.

May 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025

Packaging Design, research and creation of branding ideas, illustrated graphic design.

Junior Graphic Designer at Peak Print

April 30, 2024 - July 24, 2025

Created motion graphics for social content and gained printing production knowledge.

Creative Childcare Coordinator at Liliput Playhouse

October 1, 2024 - Present

Planned art & illustration classes, supervised children and ensured safety, communicated with parents and caregivers.

Retail Sales Associate at Sino Hobby

July 1, 2025 - Present

Deliver high-quality customer service, assisting clients with product selection and inquiries; accurately process transactions, manage cash and card payments; maintain organized and visually appealing merchandise displays, ensuring accuracy and store standards; support operational efficiency through teamwork, stock management, and day-to-day store upkeep.

Art & Child Care Program Assistant at Liliput Playhouse

October 1, 2024 - Present

Lead and supervise creative programs (art and craft lessons) to foster 15 to 30 children's artistic expression and active engagement; prioritize children's safety, cultivate enriching experiences that support holistic development; establish strong rapport with children to align activities with learning needs & developmental milestones; maintain activity equipment and spaces in compliance with industry safety standards, minimizing potential risks.

Business Owner & Designer at Vanice Brand

August 1, 2022 - Present

Create promotional content for social media to increase targeted audience engagement; design original illustrations and graphics for products (stickers, prints, merchandise); develop branding and packaging design that reflect the brand identity; achieve sales of 15 units of a popular sticker sheet within 8 hours at a pop-up market; participated in 12 artist alleys and pop-up markets over 3 years, managing sales, customer interactions, and event organization.

Exhibition Designer at OCAD GradEx 109

May 5, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Unveiling Pretty Privilege: Embracing Authenticity — a five-day exhibition that showcases final year graphic design works and illustrations.

Retail Sales Associate at Sino Hobby

July 1, 2025 - Present

Delivers high-quality customer service, assisting clients with product selection and inquiries; accurately processes transactions, manages cash and card payments; maintains organized and visually appealing merchandise displays, ensuring accuracy and store standards; supports operational efficiency through teamwork, stock management, and day-to-day store upkeep.

Art & Child Care Program Assistant at Liliput Playhouse

October 1, 2024 - Present

Leads and supervises creative programs (art and crafts) for 15–30 children, encouraging artistic expression and active engagement; prioritizes safety and builds enriched experiences that support holistic development; establishes strong rapport with children to align activities with learning needs and developmental milestones; maintains equipment and spaces in compliance with safety standards.

Business Owner & Designer at Its Vanessa Brand

August 1, 2022 - Present

Creates promotional content for social media to increase targeted audience engagement; designs original illustrations and graphics for products (stickers, prints, merchandise); develops branding and packaging design reflecting the brand identity; contributed to sales, including a pop-up event achieving 15 sticker sheet units sold in 8 hours; participates in artist alleys and markets, managing sales, customer interactions, and event organization.

Exhibition Artist / Student at OCAD Grad Ex 109

May 5, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Five-day exhibition showcasing final year graphic design works and illustrations.

Retail Sales Associate at Sino Hobby

July 1, 2025 - Present

Art & Child Care Program Assistant at Liliput Playhouse

October 1, 2024 - Present

Lead and supervise creative programs (art and craft lessons) to foster 15 to 30 children's artistic expression and active engagement; prioritize children's safety, cultivate enriching experiences that support holistic development; establish strong rapport with children to align activities with their learning needs and developmental milestones; maintain activity equipment and spaces in compliance with industry safety standards, minimizing potential risks.

Business Owner & Designer at Its Vanessa Brand

August 1, 2022 - Present

Create promotional content for social media to increase targeted audience engagement; design original illustrations and graphics for products (stickers, prints, merchandise); develop branding and packaging design that reflected the brand identity; achieved sales of 15 units of a popular sticker sheet within 8 hours at a pop-up market; participated in 12 artist alley and pop-up markets over 3 years, managing sales, customer interactions, and event organization.