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Samantha Ainsworth

Samantha Ainsworth

Windsor,Canada

Summary

Graphic designer with a background in media and film, known for her warm, authentic, and story-driven approach. She specializes in special events, film production, and corporate branding, with a sharp eye for color, typography, and detail. Her passion lies in creating designs that bring joy and meaning to others.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Arbor Memorial
Windsor, Canada
07.2022 - Current
  • Develops unique memorial packages for families, featuring lasting keepsakes along with customized memorial video designs

Graphic Designer

Happiness By Design
2023 - Current
  • Founded graphic design business specializing in branding, photography, and print design services.
  • Participate in community activities to promote brand reputation and engagement.
  • Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop to deliver high-quality visual content.
  • Maintain photography equipment, ensuring optimal performance for projects.
  • Prepare presentations to communicate design concepts to potential clients.
  • Ensure final artwork meets standard printing requirements for quality assurance.

Graphic Designer

SoHum Candles
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Created custom graphics and motion content while producing written copy for blogs and social media posts.
  • Drafted marketing plan to enhance customer engagement and boost following.

Communications Assistant

TransForm Shared Service Organization
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Created and formatted annual report for 2015-16 fiscal year.
  • Photographed and edited subjects for new photo campaign, designing overall layout.
  • Developed email templates for internal communications to enhance engagement.

INSTRUCTOR

Film Camp for Kids & Youth
Windsor, Canada
2017 - 2022
  • Mentored youth aged eight to eighteen on camera operation and editing software.
  • Conducted classes on screenwriting, directing, sound design, production design, and editing.
  • Delivered one-hour sessions covering diverse subjects in film production.
  • Created engaging social media content through free video tutorials and five-minute lessons.

Education

Graphic Design - Graphic Design

ST. CLAIR COLLEGE
Windsor, ON
06-2022

BAH - Drama & Communication, Media and Film

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Windsor, ON
05-2019

Skills

  • Photography
  • Video Production
  • Motion Graphics
  • Visual Communication Design (Email, Web, Print)
  • Corporate Branding and Identity
  • Packaging and Marketing
  • Design Systems
  • Typography, Layout, & Grid Systems
  • Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Basic HTML and CSS

Timeline

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Arbor Memorial
07.2022 - Current

Graphic Designer

SoHum Candles
04.2022 - 06.2022

Communications Assistant

TransForm Shared Service Organization
06.2016 - 08.2016

Graphic Designer

Happiness By Design
2023 - Current

INSTRUCTOR

Film Camp for Kids & Youth
2017 - 2022

Graphic Design - Graphic Design

ST. CLAIR COLLEGE

BAH - Drama & Communication, Media and Film

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Samantha Ainsworth