Yasmin Jalilpour

Completed a five-week structured co-op placement at a leading provider of vehicle and fleet graphics, architectural/environmental graphics, and retail advertising displays. Gained hands-on experience across three key departments:

• Graphic Design / Prepress:

Prepared large-format print files for vehicle wraps, wall graphics, and point-of-sale displays. Verified artwork for scale accuracy, color consistency, bleeds, resolution, and layout.

Used Adobe Creative Suite and prepress software to ensure files were production-ready.

Contributed to design projects including:

◦ A logo design for a music school

◦ A business card for Apollo Custom Manufacturing Ltd.

• Sales & Client Services:

Assisted the sales team with quoting, project coordination, and client communication.

Gained insight into how custom graphics projects are scoped, priced, and managed from concept to delivery, ensuring smooth handoff between departments.

• Finishing & Production:

Participated in hands-on post-production tasks including trimming, mounting, and packaging of completed graphics.

Observed large-format printing processes and helped prepare finished products for real client orders — including branded materials for Nike.

Operated and worked with the Summa cutting machine during the finishing process.

Diploma in Graphic Communications | Certificate in Graphic Design

Completed: 2025

Relevant Theory Courses Studied:

• Colour Theory & Colour Management

• Typography & Layout Design

• Print Production Processes

• Digital Imaging & File Preparation

• Branding & Visual Identity

• Graphic Communication Principles

• Prepress and Output Technologies

• Introduction to Web & Interactive Design

• Design Software Techniques (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

• Project Management for Graphic Workflows