Emma Van Der Linden

Available to hire

I am a digital designer based out of Edmonton, Alberta with experience in out of home advertising and scientific illustration.

About

I am a digital designer based out of Edmonton, Alberta with experience in out of home advertising and scientific illustration. I feel that my communication and critical thinking skills are able to create meaningful designs, from thoughtful educational material to large format print projects. I am excited to develop engaging illustrations with clients to further their goals!

My portfolio can be viewed at vandeearts.com.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Production Artist · Adams Outdoor AdvertisingNov 2022 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Collaborated with multiple internal departments to provide graphic design insight, file building, formatting, and presentation to clients and account executives in a timely manner. Used Adobe Photoshop to complete over 300+ production level briefs for clients to effectively advertise their services with outdoor advertising. Formatted billboard designs for ideal digital and print posting based on material. Led production designer on the Lehigh Valley Health Network baby announcement project where entries were posted twice per week in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Gordon Art Fellow · Pierce Cedar Creek InstituteMay 2019 – Aug 2019 · 4 mos

Independently developed a 32-page educational booklet for school groups visiting the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Worked alongside biology students and faculty to accurately paint 15 different insects they were researching. Booklet formatted in InDesign for accessible distribution.

Docent · Alden B. Dow Museum of Art & ScienceApr 2017 – Jul 2017 · 4 mos

- Monitored exhibits to ensure the safety of both the artwork and the public, while also communicating additional information about the exhibit. - Trained in exhibit facilitation by The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation for the new SparkLab exhibition. - Engaged children in STEAM activities within SparkLab that promoted invention and problem-solving. Researched educational activities for history, science, and fine art camps for children ages 8–13 and organized camper health and registration information.

Education

BFA in Illustration · Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University2016 – 2020

Certifications and awards

Illustration Excellence Award, KCAD Illustration Department2020 – 2026
President, KCAD Illustration Society2018 – 2020

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