Aoife G. Kenny
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Communication Design professional with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication Design and 10+ years of service experience. Specializing in social sustainability, I create community-focused content across various mediums, including motion design, web development and print media.
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer May 2017 - Present
Independent│Vancouver, BC
Researched customer demographics and identified user needs while aligning with client specifications.
Collaborated on brand guidelines, logo design, and created market-ready brand identities.
Produced custom illustrations, social media content, and promotional materials for local clients.
E-commerce Grant Advisor October 2022 - September 2023
Canadian Digital Adoption Program│Vancouver, BC
Advised small business owners on micro-grant applications and supported online store launches, community outreach, and growth opportunities.
Contributed to 70+ successful grant approvals, aiding digital adoption.
Managed 30+ clients simultaneously, handling complex tasks efficiently.
Design Intern June 2018 - September 2018
Socialite YEG | Edmonton, AB
Implemented brand management strategies and logo rebranding based on existing guidelines, resulting in seamless brand identity extension and client adoption.
Host and Expeditor June 2016 - March 2020
Alibi Lounge│Vancouver, BC
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with co-workers and
patrons to produce timely and personable results.
Education
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design April 2018
Emily Carr University of Art and Design│ Vancouver, BC
Developed expertise in user-centered, accessible, and equity-focused design, color theory, and design research.
Created mockups, incorporated feedback, and tested designs for publication, packaging, and digital media.
Completed a 4-year full-time program with hands-on studio experience focused on design research, publication design, typography, and visual rhetoric
Technical Skills
Applications Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Microsoft Office suite, Google Office Suite
Certifications
Visual Effects Skills Badge December 2024
Emily Carr University of Art + Design │ Vancouver, BC
Designed and animated compelling motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, integrating assets from Photoshop, and Illustrator
Enhanced storytelling through strategic motion design, applying industry best practices across media, product, and interaction design
Executed professional workflows, effectively communicating design decisions and creating smooth, dynamic motion graphics with unique aesthetics
Google UX Design Certificate August 2022
NPower Canada │ Vancouver, BC
Gained understanding of users’ needs and pain points by developing personas, user stories, empathy and journey maps.
Participated in design sprints, feedback and critique sessions to implement design iterations