Hi! i'm Remus, I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that truly connect with people through branding, illustration, and design.
Living with chronic illness and disability has changed how I see the world and made me value thoughtful, impactful design even more. I genuinely believe that creativity can spark change, and I work hard to infuse that spirit into every project I take on. I aim to create designs that not only look amazing but also tell a story and resonate on a personal level.
When I’m not busy designing, you can usually catch me exploring new creative mediums or coming up with fresh ideas to bring to life. Let’s team up and turn your vision into something real and meaningful!
Experience
Website and Branding Redesign | Design and Content Specialist
National Centre of Craftsmanship | Aug 2023 - Mar 2024
National Centre of Craftsmanship | Aug 2023 - Mar 2024
- Led redesign of NCC’s website and branding to enhance mission alignment and user engagement.
- Developed a new brand identity reflecting NCC’s educational values and mission.
- Wrote clear, engaging web copy to guide users through the application process.
- Applied SEO best practices to optimise the site with keyword research and user-friendly design.
- Delivered a cohesive, user-focused website serving as an informative resource hub.
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Freelance | Illustrator
RemmiCreates - Self-Employed | Aug 2020 - Present
- Create custom illustrations for marketing materials, websites, books, and social media
- Develop original artwork tailored to the client
- Collaborate with clients to conceptualise and refine
- Adapt illustrations to various styles depending on the client’s requirements (e.g., digital, traditional, vector)
- Work closely with designers, writers, and art directors to align artwork with broader project goals
- Use digital illustration tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Procreate) and traditional mediums to produce high-quality work.
- Revise illustrations based on client feedback to ensure satisfaction.
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Freelance | Designer
RemmiCreates - Self-Employed | Aug 2020 - Present
RemmiCreates - Self-Employed | Aug 2020 - Present
- Create layouts and designs for websites, marketing materials, and social media
- Develop brand identities to align with the client's or company's vision
- Conduct research and competitive analysis to inform design decisions
- Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure the visual design meets project objectives and deadlines
- Design promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and banners for both print and digital formats
- Use design software like Adobe Creative Suite to create polished final designs
- Ensure consistency in design across all platforms and materials
- Apply SEO best practices to web design for improved search engine visibility
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Social Media Team | Designer
MGD Department - FRCC | Jan 2025 - Present
MGD Department - FRCC | Jan 2025 - Present
- Assist in creating visual content for digital and print materials
- Collaborate with the design team to develop and refine concepts that align with the brand’s identity
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for design projects and marketing campaigns
- Help maintain design consistency across all visual assets
- Prepare files for print and web production
- Researched design trends and competitor materials to inspire and inform new projects
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Futures Lab Redesign Projects | Design Intern
Futures Lab Department of Learning | Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
Futures Lab Department of Learning | Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
- Collaborated with a mentor and team to redesign the Futures Lab space to foster creativity, innovation, and community culture.
- Conducted stakeholder interviews and integrated feedback into the agile redesign process.
- Created layout sketches, defined design constraints, and organised tasks
- Developed key skills in graphic design, project management, and stakeholder communication in a real-world context.
- Led the financial planning aspect of the Poudre Café project, researching to develop budgets, project costs, and
pricing strategies
- Managed timelines and coordinated various project elements
- Implemented basic SEO principles to enhance the café’s online presence, improving discoverability for potential customers.
- Integrated financial planning with branding and marketing strategies
- Managed timelines and coordinated various project elements
- Implemented basic SEO principles to enhance the café’s online presence, improving discoverability for potential customers.
- Integrated financial planning with branding and marketing strategies
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Skills
Exibitions
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Procreate, and Clip Studio.
- 5 years of professional Graphic Design experience
- 7 years of professional Illustration experience
- Proficient in drawing, sketching, inking, storyboarding, character design, digital painting, vector illustrations, and
- 5 years of professional Graphic Design experience
- 7 years of professional Illustration experience
- Proficient in drawing, sketching, inking, storyboarding, character design, digital painting, vector illustrations, and
concept art
- Proficient in Illustration, Design, Entrepreneurship, and
- Proficient in Illustration, Design, Entrepreneurship, and
Project Management
- Understanding of prepress and production for print media
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with clients + teams
- Understanding of prepress and production for print media
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with clients + teams
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Certificates
- Master Certification in Entrepreneurship
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 2019)
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Workshops
- Led 5+ live-streamed design classes across Instagram and TikTok, sharing step-by-step insights into my creative process.
- Presented a 30-minute seminar on creative business finances and wholesale for young designers, covering pricing strategies, budgeting for art production, and establishing relationships
with wholesale.
- Delivered two 15-minute seminars on integrating Procreate and Adobe Illustrator, demonstrating cross-platform workflows, exporting best practices, and tips for translating hand-drawn designs into scalable vector art.
Futures Lab Exhibition of Learning 2021
Presented resources for creatives and held 2 15-minute seminars on how to use Procreate + Illustrator together.
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Futures Lab Exhibition of Learning 2022
Presented collection of Tarot Cards, Resources for Creatives,
and Stickers.
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Futures Lab Exhibition of Learning 2023
Presented Poudre Cafe Project and Lab Redesign Project, offered 30-minute seminar on finances and wholesale.
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Greeley West Career Fair 2023
Co-hosted a table with another designer, sharing experience as teenage freelancers, presented portfolios, collaborative projects, and resumes, offering insights and advice to students on entering the field.
Co-hosted a table with another designer, sharing experience as teenage freelancers, presented portfolios, collaborative projects, and resumes, offering insights and advice to students on entering the field.
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PSD Art Gallery 2020-2023
Exhibited artwork in the Foothills Mall gallery for three consecutive years.
Exhibited artwork in the Foothills Mall gallery for three consecutive years.
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FRCC MGD Ctrl_Alt_Disrupt 2025
Exhibited work at the Centre for Creativity in Old Town, Fort Collins, as part of FRCC MGD’s annual art exhibit. Selected as one of 64 featured artists from over 285 submissions. Publicly recognised during the event for contributions to the social media team supporting and promoting the show.