Amy Frueh is a Multimedia Artist, Graphic Designer, and Communications Specialist

Amy Frueh is a versatile and highly skilled graphic designer with a strong background in communications. Dedicated to creating visually captivating designs that ­effectively convey messages and drive engagement, she has over 10 years’ of experience as a graphic ­designer and 4 years as a communications specialist. She is seeking a challenging position where she can leverage her creative abilities and communication expertise to deliver impactful written and visual ­solutions. 

Amy loves working as part of a team! She is always keen to research new topics and find ways to conceptualize complex ideas in easy-to-understand visuals and articles

Amy Frueh’s art and design work can be viewed on Instagram @amy_frueh

Highlights of Qualifications:

  • Over 10 years’ of experience in graphic design and illustration using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, Premiere Pro, XD), and other design software including Canvas, Figma, Wix, Squarespace, and Blender

  • Excellent communication skills, with over 4 years’ of experience in research, copywriting, editing; demonstrated through roles as editor, academic writing tutor, and journalist for university newspapers

  • Certificate degree in Photography/Photojournalism and bachelor’s degree in English; a post-graduate certificate in Publishing—specializing in editing and book design (graphic design and layouts)

  • Marketing experience for small businesses: branding, website building (basic CSS and HTML), utilizing photography, videography, and creating simple animations for use on social media

  • Confident self-starter; adept at working independently and showing initiative

  • Proven ability to be flexible and work under tight deadlines

  • Creative problem-solver who loves to work collaboratively in a team environment

  • A sense of humor and a drive to learn

Education:

  • Certificate in Professional Photography, Commercial Photography, and Photojournalism, Western Academy of Photography, 2004-2006

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature, Minor in Anthropology specializing in Food Security, University of Victoria, 2010-2014

    • Activities and Societies: Editor and Graphic Designer for The Warren Undergraduate Review, Copy Editor and Comic Strip Writer and Artist for The Martlet

  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Publishing for Editorial and Design, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015-2016

    • Activities and Societies: Columnist, Copyeditor, and Comic Strip Writer and Artist for The Eyeopener. Poetry published in Analogue Magazine