Thao Ly Nguyen (Elli)
Graphic Designer | Art Director | UI/UX Designer
Phone:
705-274-9486
Email:
Address:
Ontario, Canada
A Bit About Me
For me, hard work, creativity, open-mindedness, and responsibility are the values I live by, both in life and in my career. I believe that when you are doing what you truly love, giving your best effort comes naturally. Hard working is not just about putting in hours, it is about passion and persistence.
I thrive on creative thinking, always looking for new ways to solve problems and push ideas further because I love the satisfied feeling you created something. Moreover, being open-minded allows me to learn, grow, and adapt, whether it is through feedback, new perspectives, or exploring different styles and techniques, especially I am working in creative industry.
Work Experience
06/2017 - 06/2018
06/2018 - 04/2020
05/2020 - 05/2022
05/2022 - 03/2024
Designer Intern | MicroAd Agency
I assisted in creating visual assets for digital platforms, supporting across SMC campaigns. I collaborated with senior designers and copywriter to bring concepts to life through layout design, illustrations, and social media content.
Graphic Designer | MicroAd Agency
I create visual assets for branding, social media and marketing campaigns. I work closely with creative teams to develop concepts, design layouts, and ensure every piece aligns with the brand’s identity and message.
Graphic Designer | Circus Agency
I lead the visual development of key campaign assets — including Key Visuals, social media toolkits, and printed collaterals. I collaborate with copywriters, art directors, and account teams to ensure each design clearly communicates the core message.
Jr. Art Director | Circus Agency
As a Junior Art Director, I collaborate closely with copywriters to develop campaign concepts and shape the overall art direction across platforms. I present creative ideas to clients, then lead and guide graphic designers in executing all visual assets to ensure consistency and impact throughout the campaign.
Working Skill
Concept Development
Generating creative ideas and turning briefs into strong visual concepts.
Pinterest, Behance - for moodboarding and idea mapping
Keynote, Procreate - for organizing creative notes, references, and brainstorms
Art Direction
Defining the visual tone, look and feel, and guiding the creative vision across all assets.
Pinterest - for building visual references and direction
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop – for creating style guides, moodboards, and concept visuals
Presentation
Pitching ideas to clients, explaining visual rationale, and giving feedback to teams.
Keynote, Power Point - for crafting engaging visual presentations
Photoshop, Illustration - for design layouts and crafting campaign materials
Storyboarding & Scriptwriting
Translating ideas into visual sequences and scripts for clear storytelling.
Keynote, Photoshop - for creating professional storyboards, creating production planning and on-set direction
Vimeo, Kive - for building video references, mood and tone, transition, and camera direction
Sketching & Composition
Creating strong foundations with rough sketches and well-balanced compositions.
Procreate – for freehand sketching with flexible brushes
Adobe Photoshop – for blocking in structure and refining compositions
Wireframing & User Flows
Creating low-fidelity layouts and flow diagrams to plan the interface and interactions.
Figma – for wireframing, interactive mockups and early layout design
Balsamiq – for quick, sketch-style wireframes
Google Forms, Microsoft Excel/Word– for surveys and feedback collection
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