ABOUT ME
I’m Cherisse Ebanks, a Senior Graphic Designer specializing in branding, marketing, and UX/UI. With a passion for crafting visually compelling, strategic designs, I help brands tell their stories across digital, print, and experiential platforms. My expertise spans multi-channel campaigns, interactive design, and brand identity, ensuring every project is not only visually engaging but also purposeful and results-driven.
EXPERIENCE
2022 - Present
Graphic Designer
Destination Toronto
Designed and executed branding, marketing, and campaign assets for major local, U.S., and international initiatives. Led high-impact multi-channel campaigns, developed interactive brand guidelines, and created event branding for large-scale activations.
2019 - 2022
Marketing & Proposal Specialist / Graphic Designer
HDR
Developed marketing and proposal materials for large-scale infrastructure projects. Led branding for competitive bids, implemented interactive digital documents, and created process graphics to simplify complex ideas.
2018 - 2019
Marketing Associate
iNTERFACEWARE
Designed multi-platform marketing materials and led branding for conferences and corporate events. Managed event planning and marketing, including email campaigns and digital growth strategies.
2021 - Present
Founder / Lead Designer
cherdesign.studio (Freelance)
Developed brand identities, packaging, and marketing solutions for diverse clients. Created strategic branding systems, packaging, and digital marketing assets that enhance engagement and brand recognition.
EDUCATION
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Commerce
Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto
Specialist in Management, Concentration in Marketing, Minor in Economics
2018 - 2021
Diploma, Graphic Design & Interactive Media
Toronto Film School
2024
Certification, Product Design (UX/UI)
DesignerUp
SKILLS
Core Expertise
Branding & Visual Identity • Marketing & Campaign Design • User-Centered Design • Creative Strategy & Art Direction
Tools & Platforms
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) • Figma • CMS Systems
Design & Digital
Graphic Design • Digital & Print Design • Interactive & Experiential Design • Motion Graphics & Video Editing
Collaboration & Leadership
Cross-Functional Teamwork • Stakeholder Communication • Process Optimization • Project Management