Julia Mathew
@juliamathew
I’m Julia, a Toronto-based designer and the owner of Good Goji Studios.
What I'm looking for
I have a multi-disciplinary approach to my design strategies in order to create engaging products. I care deeply about marginalized communities and accessible design. I want to work with a team that I can dedicate my skills to and can challenge my creativity as a designer.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner, Designer
Good Goji Studios
Jul 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
As the owner and designer at Good Goji Studios, I focus on creating engaging products through a multi-disciplinary approach. I work with corporate clients and ad agencies, illustrating works for children's books, and co-founding a comic initiative. My goal is to challenge my creativity while supporting marginalized communities.
Digital Designer
Underknown
Jan 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 4 months)
As a Digital Designer, I managed digital channels, created brand identities, and designed pitch decks and print materials. I played a key role in landing shows with major networks through effective design strategies.
Intermediate Motion Graphic Designer
Arnold Street Media
May 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)
In my role as an Intermediate Motion Graphic Designer, I designed social media assets and bespoke motion posts for various clients. My conceptualization for a motion series for ROAR Organics resulted in their most engaged Instagram post.
Marketing Manager
Örling & Wu
Jul 2018 - Feb 2019 (7 months)
As Marketing Manager, I managed design and marketing strategies for the web store and social media, leading to a 50% increase in seasonal sales. I was promoted from Marketing Assistant due to my successful online pre-order campaign.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
School of Motion
Certificate, Motion Design
2023 - 2023
Achieved an Intermediate Motion Graphic Designer Certificate, enhancing skills in advanced 2D motion design and animation techniques.
OCAD University
Bachelor of Design, Illustration
2019 - 2023
Completed a Bachelor of Design in Illustration, focusing on visual storytelling and creative design strategies. Engaged in various projects that emphasized accessibility and community representation.
OCAD University Centre for Emerging Designers
Program, Entrepreneurship
2017 - 2017
Participated in the Summer Company Program, focusing on developing entrepreneurial skills and creative design projects.
Availability
Location
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Website
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