Tyra Schad

LSA Motion Graphics Designer Let’s Stop AIDS - Toronto, Dec 2022 - April 2023

-  Skillfully created captivating social media animations as a motion designer for this non-profit organization.

-  Developed visually appealing content that increased engagement and brand awareness, while focusing on

impact and promoting the charity’s mission in a visually compelling manner.

-  Worked in a fast-paced team to create infographics and educational content within tight deadlines.

Freelance Motion Designer & Illustrator Remote, Dec 2022 - Current

-  Proven ability to work collaboratively with teams to bring ideas to life and deliver projects on time and

within budget. Some notable recent projects include:

-  Infographic Training Video, MySpaLive - Present instructional information in a professional, clear and

concise fashion using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Illustrator to create engaging animations and assets.

-  Merger Logo Redesign & Branding, HydoSURV - Presented a new, upscale & modern image to suit the tech

focused mission of the organization by creating in-depth branding documents andpresentations.

Children’s Book Illustrator FriesenPress - Remote, Oct 2020 - Current

-  With over 10 books published, I communicate with authors and agent to accurately present their vision and to interpret their writing into visual medium.

-  Create captivating imagery and layouts with a strong focus on narrative consistency, while keeping a consistent visual style.

-  Produce hand lettered cover pages using programs such as photoshop, illustrator and procreate.

Gallery Art Programs Educator Vancouver Art Gallery - Vancouver, Dec 2021 - April 2023

-  Facilitate full-day programs reaching a peak of 500 participants. Create dynamic and engaging information pamphlets and tour scripts based on intense background research into gallery content.

-  Create activities and plans for education exercises for visiting artists and pivot quickly to accommodate the needs of the artist and the students as they arise.

School of Visual Arts

New York, NY

BFA Illustration

2020

Motion Design Bootcamp

School of motion, Online

Certificate in Adobe After Effects 2022