designer and
problem-solver

designer
and
problem-solver

Intro

Welcome to my portfolio, where creativity meets function. Dive into a curated selection of projects I've had the pleasure of collaborating on.

Selected Work

(2020-2025)

About

Design is more than just an aesthetic—it’s a way of solving problems.

As a passionate creative, I thrive on turning big ideas into beautiful, functional experiences. But beyond just pixels and prototypes, I’m someone who believes that design is about connection. Whether it's a website that tells your brand’s story or a logo that captures your essence, I strive to create work that resonates—not just with your audience, but with you.

When I’m not designing, you can usually find me crocheting with my kitty by my side, exploring new coffee shops, or fire dancing (I’ve been at it for over a decade!). I’m also passionate about supporting the local music scene. Inspiration comes from everywhere—from my hobbies to the people I meet—and I’m always on the lookout for new creative sparks.

Design is more than just an aesthetic—it’s a way of solving problems.

As a passionate creative, I thrive on turning big ideas into beautiful, functional experiences. But beyond just pixels and prototypes, I’m someone who believes that design is about connection. Whether it's a website that tells your brand’s story or a logo that captures your essence, I strive to create work that resonates—not just with your audience, but with you.

When I’m not designing, you can usually find me crocheting with my kitty by my side, exploring new coffee shops, or fire dancing (I’ve been at it for over a decade!). I’m also passionate about supporting the local music scene. Inspiration comes from everywhere—from my hobbies to the people I meet—and I’m always on the lookout for new creative sparks.

Skills

Strategy

Branding

Concept Development

Print & Digital

Packaging

Project Management

Production

Typography

Colour Theory

Web Design

UI/UX

Motion & Video

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe XD

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Acrobat

Framer

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Canva

Microsoft Office

Squarespace

Canva

Framer

Squarespace

Experience

Senior Designer

Persuasive Media

2021-Present

Lead Designer

Summer of Sound

2024-Present

Design Contractor

90octane (Denver)

2021

Graphic Designer

Aveda Institute Winnipeg

2020-2021

Graphic Designer

Verde Salon Group

2020-2021

Design Contractor

Guppy Design

2019-2020

Design Contractor

Binary Vision Studios

2019

Junior Designer

Junior Designer

Canadian Museum
for Human Rights

2018

education

Advanced Graphic Design

Advanced
Graphic Design

Advanced
Graphic Design

Red River College

Red River College

2018-2019

2018-2019

Graphic Design

Red River College

2016-2018

awards

Honours Graduate

Red River College

2019

Terry Kuzina Memorial Award

Terry Kuzina
Memorial Award

Terry Kuzina
Memorial Award

Red River College

Red River College

2018

2018

clients

Visa

Oracle

90octane (Denver)

Chapter Eight Records (Germany)

Chapter Eight
Records (Germany)

Chapter Eight
Records (Germany)

Hargrave Street Market

Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Canada’s Royal
Winnipeg Ballet

True North Square

Hargrave
Street Market

Hargrave
Street Market

Social Planning Council of Winnipeg

True North
Square

True North
Square

Winnipeg Wildin

Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Social Planning
Council of Winnipeg

Lakeside Live Festival

Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar

Commonwealth
Kitchen & Bar

Nightmare on Donald

Summer of Sound Festival

Lakeside Live Festival

Commonwealth
Kitchen & Bar

Nightmare on Donald

Winnipeg Nightlife Awards

Winnipeg Nightlife Awards

Social Planning
Council of Winnipeg

Contact

Let’s turn your vision into reality!

Whether you’re ready to dive in or just want to brainstorm, I’m here to collaborate and create designs that truly resonate.

hello@emilysimoes.ca

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Contact

Let’s turn your vision into reality!

Whether you’re ready to dive in or just want to brainstorm, I’m here to collaborate and create designs that truly resonate.

hello@emilysimoes.ca

Email Copied

Contact

Let’s turn your vision into reality!

Whether you’re ready to dive in or just want to brainstorm, I’m here to collaborate and create designs that truly resonate.

hello@emilysimoes.ca

Email Copied