About Margot
I'm a storyteller and a problem solver. Figuring out how to communicate with visuals is my favourite kind of challenge. I love coming up with that picture that's worth 1000 words.
I studied graphic design at OCAD University in Toronto and graduated with a bachelors degree in 2011. Since then, I've had the privilege of working at a number of ad agencies, design studios, PR and tech companies in creative marketing roles.
I started my career as an in-house designer and then moved into art director roles within advertising. I went on to explore creative roles in PR, tech, and boutique design, working on digital marketing teams as the senior or creative lead. I have led and managed teams and participated in hiring processes and interviews.
Today I bring my deep knowledge of marketing strategy, visual communication, and relationship building to my work. My focus is on web design, information design, and digital marketing.
Select organizations I've worked with
Tech: Apple, Square
Finance: CIBC, Interac, PayPal
Institutions: Canada Post, Metrolinx, TMU, U of T
Retail: Barbie, IKEA, Indigo Books, Loblaw, Tweed Cannabis
Pharma: AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer
Skills and knowledge
Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Capcut, PowerPoint, Keynote, Figma, Sketch, HTML, CSS, Wordpress, Webflow, Google Analytics, Hotjar
Soft skills: Public speaking and presentations, marketing strategy, web analytics, social media strategy, French (conversational), English (fluent)
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Web Design
Branding & Identity
Art Direction
Presentation Design
Editorial Design
Infographics
HTML & CSS
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Winner of Silver Davey Award (website: sustainability) for Ecology & Society, 2023
Winner of Silver Davey Award (website: science) for Ecology & Society, 2023
Familiar with Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Wordpress, Webflow, and AODA (accessibility) requirements for print and web.
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Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
OCAD University, 2011.
Margot holds dual citizenship in both Canada and the United Kingdom and is legally eligible for work in both countries. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada.
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2011 - Present:
Senior Designer, Square
Senior Designer, Office/Bureau
Senior Art Director, H+K Strategies
Instructor, Toronto Film School
Art Director, Publicis
Art Director, Juniper Park\TBWA
Designer, Critical Mass
Designer, Indigo Books & Music
Lead Designer, Blue Ant Media
Designer, WIND Mobile