danieljan

Co Founder | Product Designer

I hold an Honours Bachelor's degree in Interactive Design with a strong foundation in user research, information architecture, wireframing, and visual design. As co-founder and lead designer of Creature, a startup, I led the full design direction from brand identity and character systems to responsive UI flows in Figma with scalable component libraries. I also built interactive prototypes, established design systems with reusable components, and developed marketing visuals. At Brookfield Properties, I designed tenant-facing digital content across multiple touchpoints, collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering under tight deadlines.

What sets me apart is my parallel experience as an infantry soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve, where I've served for four years part-time. Military service has instilled discipline, meticulous attention to detail, precise time management, and the ability to perform under pressure. I take direction well, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and take ownership of outcomes. These qualities make me a reliable team member who meets deadlines, communicates clearly, and approaches every project with professionalism and a strong work ethic. Thank you for considering my application.


Experience: 6 years

Yearly salary: $0

Hourly rate: $0

Nationality: 🇨🇦 Canada

Residency: 🇨🇦 Canada


Experience

Co-founder and Lead Designer
Creature
2024 - 2026
Led the full visual and product design direction, from character systems and branding to interactive prototypes. Built responsive multi-page UI flows in Figma with component libraries and scalable design systems. Designed 3D characters and assets using Blender for integration into digital and physical product experiences. Developed marketing visuals, lore pages, and launch-ready promotional assets to support audience engagement.
Design/Marketing Intern
Brookfield Properties
2023 - 2025
Supported the execution of tenant-facing campaigns and corporate communications. Designed content for digital signage, newsletters, and tenant applications. Contributed to public events and campaigns through light project management and coordination.
Jr. Designer
Hybrid Garbs
2022 - 2024
Collaborated with the design team to develop mock-ups and visual concepts for apparel and merchandise. Supported the end-to-end design process by ensuring mock-ups aligned with final production quality and brand standards.

Skills

graphic-designer
marketing-communication
typescript
ui-ux-designer
virtual reality
visual-designer
design
english