Hello, and thanks for stopping by! I’m Theresa Allen, a graphic designer and creative consultant based in beautiful British Columbia.
After spending more than 23 years in the design industry — leading everything from packaging and branding to print and digital projects — I’ve recently shifted gears into freelance design and creative consulting. These days, I work with clients who value thoughtful design, clear communication, and a touch of personality in their visual storytelling.
My background includes years as a senior designer at London Drugs, where I managed packaging and brand consistency across multiple markets. I’ve also worked hands-on with small businesses, non-profits, and independent creators — helping them bring their ideas to life through smart, engaging design.
I’m passionate about clean layouts, meaningful typography, and strong brand cohesion. I believe design should not only look good, but also work hard — connecting people, ideas, and purpose.
If you’re looking for a designer who brings experience, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to every project — I’d love to connect.
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I have dual Canadian/Irish citizenship and I am legally entitled to live and work in Canada, the UK or EU.
Contact
mobile
604-788-2606 (Canada)
email
td.allen@shaw.ca
website
https://www.tdallen.com
Tech Skills
Design Skills
Package design & layout
Print & web banner design
Typography
Pre-press
Colour theory
Soft Skills
Creativity
Communication
Teaching
Time Management
Problem Solving
Planning
Leadership
Collaboration
Public Speaking
Senior Graphic Design Specialist with 23 years experience managing the complete design process from conceptualization to delivery. Strong interpersonal skills, coordinating and communicating within numerous departments. Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
Experience
August 2006 to March 2025
Senior Graphic/Production Designer
London Drugs | Head Office | Richmond, B.C.
- Lead designer and coordinator for all private label packaging. Prioritize workflow based on ship dates and create layouts/designs with a focus on brand consistency across five distinct territories. Organize photography, proofing, and translation,s and prepare print-ready files for vendors. Understand and implement the packaging requirements within the industry.
- Manage the weekly production of 2-8 pages of up to 3 flyers/catalogues, while under pressure to meet weekly deadlines.
- Lead designer for the Computer Tech Group, Insurance Services Group, TLD, and CustomWorks and London Air Services, managing all graphic design tasks, refining projects and drafts, and generating creative ideas while ensuring brand consistency.
- Mentoring junior designers and interns to ensure high-quality work; coordinated the reintegration of a co-worker returning from a 2-year medical leave.
May 2002 to August 2006
Graphic Designer
Productive Fitness Products | South Surrey, BC
- Developed new company logo and overall brand, which aided in the company’s growth from a home-based publisher to working from warehouse/office spaces in both Canada and the US.
- Implemented the use of more efficient publishing software to create a more seamless and stable workflow.
- Coordinated the design and launch of an e-commerce website.
January 2012 to April 2016
Equine First Aid Instructor
Equine First Aid Training | Langley, BC
- Developed and taught full-day, 8-hour clinics, instructing owners on the basics of first aid for horses.
- Created and implemented a dynamic information and e-comm/booking site.
- In consultation with veterinarians and other industry professionals developed the content for these classes and designed the 50-page manual and PowerPoint presentation, which involved the use of text, imagery and video.
June 2002 to 2007
Freelance Graphics Projects (summary)
- Developed marketing pieces as required (logos, brochures, newsletters, TV magazine, presentations, and advertisements) and guaranteed that they exceeded the expectations of clients.
- Chosen to design new Provincial logo for Veterans’ Affairs Canada; Veterans’ Commemoration Committee, BC Division