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Virginie Drapier

@virginiedrapier

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Bilingual Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist with 5+ years experience.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and innovation, where I can contribute my design expertise and marketing skills to impactful projects.

As a versatile Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist with over 5 years of experience, I excel in crafting impactful visual solutions across print, digital, and motion platforms. My passion lies in transforming creative briefs into compelling visuals that align with brand identity. I am driven, resourceful, and dedicated to turning ideas into meaningful experiences that resonate with audiences.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery while juggling evolving priorities. My experience spans from creating digital mediums like emails and social media assets to designing print materials such as brochures and billboards. I have collaborated cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, enhancing audience engagement through tailored visual strategies.

In my freelance work, I took full ownership of concept development to final delivery, working closely with clients to shape their visual strategies. I stay current with industry trends and software advancements, pushing creative boundaries to deliver high-quality outcomes. I am eager to bring my skills and passion for design to a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Bilingual Graphic Designer

Grafton Apparel

Mar 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Created digital mediums such as emails, ebooks, web banners (static & animated), GIFs, videos and social media assets. Managed French translations for Quebec marketing campaigns and proofreaded all french content to correct inaccuracies.

Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Premiere Pro After Effects French Digital Design Print Design Motion Graphics

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self Employed

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)

Took full ownership of concept development to final delivery across a wide range of creative tasks while ensuring high-quality outcome. Worked closely with clients to shape visual strategies for social media campaigns across multiple platforms.

Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Pro After Effects Figma WordPress Webflow Brand Development Social Media Strategy

Multimedia Graphic Designer

Super Agency

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)

Worked autonomously on creative projects across diverse industries such as real estate, hospitality, and beauty. Designed tailored visual assets that reflected campaign goals and enhanced audience engagement across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Photoshop Illustrator After Effects WordPress Webflow Motion Graphics Digital Marketing

Marketing Specialist

Columbia

Oct 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year)

Created seasonal catalogues: copywriting, retouched photos, layouts, typography and colours. Designed print & digital materials to support sales and promotional campaigns, ensuring brand consistency.

Copywriting Layout Design Typography Print Design Digital Marketing Sales Support Marketing Collateral

Marketing Specialist

L'atelier des compagnon

Sep 2012 - Mar 2013 (6 months)

Led a high-visibility event at the Eiffel Tower, executed planning, vendor coordination, and budget tracking. Created printed marketing materials for sales teams: business cards, brochures, and flyers.

Event Planning Budget Management Sales Support PowerPoint Marketing Strategy Project Management Communication Reporting

Marketing Coordinator

100% Event

Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 (9 months)

Contributed to the success of marketing campaigns for major trade events, increasing visibility through content creation and print/digital asset distribution. Published engaging daily emails, increasing new subscriber’s sign-ups.

Marketing Campaigns Content Creation Print Design Digital Asset Management Email Marketing Event Planning Budgeting Data Analysis

Marketing Coordinator

So you Studio

Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 (9 months)

Created printed materials such as flyers, posters, and brochures to support marketing campaigns. Planned and executed a marketing campaign for a singing audition event, increasing the studio’s recognition.

Print Materials Marketing Campaigns Event Planning Brand Awareness User Experience Outreach

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MJM Graphic Design

Design Diploma, Graphic Design

Completed a comprehensive Design Diploma program, focusing on graphic design principles and techniques. Gained proficiency in various design software and visual communication strategies.

ETS University

Bachelor of Marketing, Marketing

Pursued a Bachelor of Marketing, acquiring foundational knowledge in marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and market analysis. Developed skills in campaign planning and brand management.