Elaine Gillen, RGD

Experience

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  Edels-Marcotte

  Sept 1994 - Mar 1999

  Graphic Designer
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  National Capital Commission - Commission de la capitale nationale

  Mar 1999 - Sept 2013

  Senior Graphic Designer

  Developed the artistic and conceptual direction of promotional materials for Canada’s Capital Region in particular and the NCC in general.

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  Patrimoine canadien -- Canadian Heritage

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

  Senior Graphic Designer

  Conceptualized and developed highly effective communications materials to promote the national capital to residents and visitors.

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2015 - now

  Design Consultant

  Specializing in branding and identity design and corporate communications; clients have included national museums and cultural organizations, departments within the federal government and Crown corporations, advocacy and non-profit groups, and businesses in the private sector.Provides strategic design solutions and specialized services including creative direction, research, content development and design management.

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  National Gallery of Canada

  Feb 2021 - now

  Provides creative leadership, taking the NGC corporate brand from the street to the exhibition space, ensuring impact and continuity across all levels of marketing communications.Supports corporate objectives through creative design, including the development of branding and identity systems, integrated marketing campaigns, editorial design, and environmental graphic design.

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Graphic Designer (contract)

    Feb 2021 - Sept 2021