I'm a passionate creative professional with a unique flair for graphic design and visual storytelling. My journey in the creative realm has been fueled by an insatiable curiosity and a drive to innovate in every project I undertake. I believe that every design tells a story, and I'm here to craft those narratives visually. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with diverse teams and clients to bring ideas to life, blending creativity and functionality. Whether it's through digital design or traditional artistry, my goal is to create impactful visuals that resonate with audiences. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can continue to learn and push boundaries in my craft.

Stephanie Otteson

I'm a passionate creative professional with a unique flair for graphic design and visual storytelling. My journey in the creative realm has been fueled by an insatiable curiosity and a drive to innovate in every project I undertake. I believe that every design tells a story, and I'm here to craft those narratives visually. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with diverse teams and clients to bring ideas to life, blending creativity and functionality. Whether it's through digital design or traditional artistry, my goal is to create impactful visuals that resonate with audiences. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can continue to learn and push boundaries in my craft.

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I’m a passionate creative professional with a unique flair for graphic design and visual storytelling. My journey in the creative realm has been fueled by an insatiable curiosity and a drive to innovate in every project I undertake. I believe that every design tells a story, and I’m here to craft those narratives visually.

Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with diverse teams and clients to bring ideas to life, blending creativity and functionality. Whether it’s through digital design or traditional artistry, my goal is to create impactful visuals that resonate with audiences. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can continue to learn and push boundaries in my craft.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Casino Games Dealer at DeerFoot Inn & Casino
December 31, 2021 - July 26, 2025
Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through engaging customer interactions. Maintained focus and efficiency in high-pressure environments, ensuring accuracy and seamless experiences. Collaborated with diverse teams, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
Courier at CalForex - Calgary, AB
December 31, 2009 - July 26, 2025
Strengthened time management and organizational skills through efficient route planning and deliveries. Maintained professionalism and attention to detail in customer interactions.
Direct Sales Representative at Vector Marketing - Calgary, AB
December 31, 2005 - July 26, 2025
Gained experience in persuasive communication and customer engagement. Adopted messaging to different audiences, enhancing problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
Graphic Designer at Creative Agency
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Developed innovative design concepts for various marketing campaigns, improving client engagement by 40%. Collaborated with clients to ensure their vision was accurately represented and achieved through design.
Visual Effects Artist at Film Production Studio
December 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Worked on visual effects for multiple high-profile films, ensuring quality and creativity were maintained throughout the production process. Contributed to enhancing scenes with compelling visual elements.

Education

Diploma at CDI College - Calgary, AB
September 30, 2022 - January 5, 2024
Social Media and Web Marketing with Honours
Diploma at Centre for Distance Education
July 29, 2024 - July 27, 2025
Graphic Design
Diploma at Graphic Design Institute
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree at Art University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Graphic Design
January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Student of the Month
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Education
    uniE621 Architectural Illustration Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
    For this project, the task was to select a favorite building and create a detailed illustration of it using Adobe Illustrator. The illustration needed to be complete, precise, and accurate, reflecting the chosen buildings details while adhering to a specific time budget. The final output had to be colored, set against a simple background, and prepared as an 11x17 inch document. The project also required submitting comprehensive project plan documentation. My compositional strategy was to present the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi from a front and center perspective, allowing the viewer to appreciate its grandeur and intricate details. The building occupies the main focus of the canvas, anchored by a simple cement ground. The cloud background provides a subtle, atmospheric context without distracting from the main subject. The use of a grid overlay during the creation phase ensured accurate proportions and alignment, contributing to the overall precision of the illustration. https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner illustrator
    uniE621 How to Train Your Pig to Fly - Book Design
    I was tasked to design the front cover, Table of Contents, and the first two pages of How to Train Your Pig to Fly by Earnest Togoodness. This book, aimed at a 12 to 15-year-old audience, tells the humorous story of Charlotte and her pig, Shorty, who dreams of flying. My goal was to create an attractive cover, a well-designed Table of Contents, and an inner format that is clear and easy to read, reflecting the book's fun and quirky tone. https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner bookdesign bookcover
    uniE621 Witches 2026 Calendar Design
    For this project, I designed a promotional calendar for Broomhilda's Office Supplies. The challenge was to create a unique and visually engaging calendar that would stand out. I chose a Witches theme, focusing on a different witch character for each month, incorporating elements like lunar cycles, astrology, and mystical imagery. The calendar is bilingual, featuring both English and French, and includes important dates like equinoxes, solstices, planetary retrogrades, and moon phases. My goal was to produce a creative, functional, and professional calendar that reflects the whimsical and magical essence of Broomhilda's Office Supplies. https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner calendar witches
    uniE621 Steampunk Style Board Game Design
    I designed Alchemy, a board game concept for ABC Toy Company. The project involved creating the complete design for both the game board and its outer box. My main objectives were to create a visually appealing and functionally robust game, targeting an audience of 13 years and up. https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner boardgame steampunk
    uniE621 Tech Themed Magazine Spread
    This project involved creating a prototype for a new magazine. The deliverables included a cover design, a table of contents design, one article spread, and a subscription card insert. The target audience for this magazine is tech enthusiasts, AI researchers and developers, digital artists, futurists, and tech savvy individuals. The main goal was to produce an attractive, creative, and well formatted prototype. https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner editorialdesign magazinespread
    uniE621 Vibrant Impact - Graphic Design Portfolio - Stephanie Otteson
    See my Vibrant Graphic Design Portfolio with projects in print design, digital and web design, and branding and identity. https://www.twine.net/signin/portfolio-otteson graphicdesigner graphicdesign portfolio designportfolio
    uniE608 Full Brand Development Project - Brand Brief, Creative Brief, Logo Set, Brand Guidelines
    As the designer for Chinook Legacy Builders, a newly launched house construction company in Central Alberta, my mission was to craft a robust and distinctive brand identity. This company specializes in building high-performance homes specifically engineered to withstand the challenging local wind conditions, and they had already completed three successful builds. The comprehensive branding project aimed to clearly communicate their unique value proposition, resonate with their target audience, and set them apart from general home builders. Ultimately, the goal was to instill trust, attract new clients, and establish Chinook Legacy Builders as the premier choice for resilient homes. In executing this extensive branding project, I utilized a suite of design software to bring the Chinook Legacy Builders brand to life. My technical expertise allowed me to create a diverse range of deliverables, including multiple logo variations for versatility across different mediums. I meticulously crafted three distinct color palettes and applied them consistently across all logo sets, demonstrating an understanding of brand flexibility. The logo set clearly illustrates these variations and color applications. The stationery system, encompassing business cards, letterheads with practical letter examples, and custom envelopes, was meticulously designed. I also applied the brand to various wearables, such as professional polo shirts, durable work jackets, high visibility safety vests, baseball caps, and beanies, ensuring they were appropriate and functional for a construction company. Furthermore, I extended the brand to several pieces of relevant ephemera and swag, enhancing brand visibility. Finally, I developed and rendered designs for vehicle wraps, prominent storefront signage, and a large format billboard, all requiring precise application of brand guidelines. The comprehensive brand guideline outlines all these applications and the detailed brand guidelines. branding logodesign brandbook identitydesign branddevelopment