Catharine Graff
About
Create illustrations and art in various mediums. Translate ideas into graphic design. Communicate visually while targeting a focused audience.
EXPERIENCE
Creative Professional
Freelance | 2000 – Present
Deep understanding of branding principles. Ability to simplify and communicate complex information visually. Navigate ambiguity with creative solutions. Flexible in projects that can pivot at any time.
Throughout my career I have worked on creative developed for brands such as Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, THQ, Activision, Marvel, DC Comics, HBO, AMC, Amazon, NHL, OHL, Niagara IceDogs and Food Banks across Canada.
Creative Design Manager
Scholars Education | 2021 – Present
Manage and create versatile print and digital marketing content to use across a wide range of marketing initiatives within the Education Industry. Anticipate and be responsive to the needs and expectations of clients. Ensure all branding is consistent and on message.
Communications Director
Apocalypse Studios | 2020 – 2021
Create and sustain the brand identity of the studio including pitch documents, press kits, social media and podcasts. Produce creative including graphic design and user interface. Manage a team of streamers including behind-the-scenes setup and scheduling.
Titles held include Creative & Communications from October 2020 to April 2021 and User Interface Artist from August 2020 to October 2020.
Graphic & UI Artist
Silicon Knights | 2008 – 2011
Manage corporate identity, branding, style guides and marketing materials as well as graphic design within video games.
Credited on two shipped AAA video games as well as The Goblin Man of Norway short film.
Owner & Creative Director
Studio 53 | 2005 – 2008
Create designs from concept to completion for multiple brands. Prepare contracts and timelines. Basic bookkeeping and accounting.
Honoured with the Arts & Portfolio Award (2007) and Personal Sites Award (2006) by the E-Niagara Web Awards.
Senior Graphic Designer
ADG | 2003 – 2005
Designing interfaces and graphics for applications. Research and development.
Tutor
Niagara College | 2002 – 2003
Tutoring college-level English, Graphic Design and Multimedia.
Graphic & Web Designer
Future Access | 2002 – 2003
Create and maintain websites. Express the ideas of others visually.
EDUCATION
Self-Employment Program
Niagara College | 2006 – 2007
Multimedia Certificate
Niagara College | 2002 – 2003
President’s Honour Roll
Graphic Design Diploma
Niagara College | 2000 – 2002
Honours
VOLUNTEER
Graphic Artist & Photographer
Niagara Dog Rescue | 2022
Graphic Artist
Home Hospice Association | 2021
Advisory Board Member for the Graphic Design Curriculum
Niagara College | 2006 – 2016
Web and Graphic Designer
Help Channel Burundi | 2007
Illustrator
Children’s Discovery Center | 2002 – 2003
SKILLS
Services
Visual Communications
Graphic Design
Illustration
Animated GIF Creation
Social Media
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Aseprite
Google Suite
Quick Links
Portfolio: https://catgraff.com/design
Request: https://catgraff.com/request
Reviews: https://catgraff.com/reviews
