About

MY STORY

Hi there! My name is Vinie Cote, I’m a multidisciplinary graphic designer and self-taught video editor working across corporate, freelance, and agency environments.

My creative journey began in high school where I started experimenting with video editing purely out of curiosity. What began as a creative hobby quickly became a passion. I spent several years teaching myself, exploring multimedia tools and refining my technical skills. At university, my focus expanded into a broad design foundation where I explored multiple disciplines including graphic, industrial, bio design, coding, and fashion. It was during this time that I discovered my true direction in graphic design, particularly typography, editorial layout, and structured visual communication.

DESIGN BACKGROUND

CLIENTS

Equation groupe conseil inc.

Invitation flyers, business cards, letterhead design, online greetings card, logo reformating, invitation forms, etc.

Stéphane Bellamy (author)

Book cover design, photo editing and invitation flyer.

JKP construction inc.

Calko Group

Magil Construction

36Pix

Logo design and business card design.

Laces label design, packaging labels and logo designs.

High volume image retouching, background extraction, and AI training.

WHY CHOOSE ME?

Your projects are proven to be in safe hands. Your files will be continuously backed up on an internal drive as well as an external drive minimizing the risks of data loss.

Let's create together!

SPECIALITIES

    • Logo design and full brand identity development

    • Business cards and branded stationery

    • Packaging and label design, including retail and specialty products

    • Book cover design

    • Event invitations and promotional materials

    • Holiday and custom card design (print and online greetings)

    • Brochures and promotional collateral

    • Tender and proposal layout design

    • Project sheets and corporate documentation

    • PowerPoint and presentation design

    • Resume and employer branding materials

    • Forms and structured internal documents

    • Social media posts

    • Banners for heavy equipment and crane fleets

    • On site signage and visual branding

    • Health and safety signage aligned with industry standards

    • Branded custom containers

    • Video editing for marketing and corporate communication

    • Photo editing and retouching

    • UI and UX design fundamentals

    • Wireframing and interface layout using Adobe XD

    • Basic HTML and CSS for front end structure

    • Strong typography and layout systems

    • Ability to translate complex information into clear visuals

    • Brand consistency across multiple formats

    • Deadline driven in high pressure environments

    • Detail oriented and highly organized

2.

Structure

SKILLS AND TOOLS

SOFTWARE

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Adobe XD

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Platform-based Design

Coding (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery)

Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Forms, SharePoint)

AutoCAD 2D

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

+ Logo Design

+ Advertisement Design

+ Branding & Identity Design

+ Photo Editing

+ Video Editing

Marketing tools, corporate documents, and visual materials, including project sheets, resumes, templates, forms, booklets, advertisements, brochures, banners, and more, from the initial concept to the final product. Video editing and motion design.

+ Typography

+ Layout & Composition

+ Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving

+ Attention to detail

+ User-Centered Design

+ Conceptualization

3.

4.

Refinement

My approach is both structured and adaptable, combining creative exploration with precision and organization. Whether working in corporate environments or with freelance clients, I aim to deliver work that is polished, strategic, and visually compelling.

Every project begins with clarity. Before opening any software, I sketch ideas by hand to explore structure, flow, and core messaging. This allows me to define direction before refining visuals digitally.

MY APPROACH

1.

Clarity

Corporate Experience

In the corporate construction sector, I create strategic visual assets that support business development, large scale tenders, proposals, and technical documentation. I specialize in translating complex project information into clear, organized, brand aligned materials, ensuring precision, compliance, and consistency under tight deadlines.

Freelance Experience

Through freelance work, I collaborate directly with clients to develop brand identities, logos, packaging, print materials, and promotional assets. This experience has strengthened my ability to adapt to different industries, manage client relationships, and deliver thoughtful, custom visual solutions from concept to final production.

I ground each project in strategy by identifying objectives, understanding the audience, and aligning the visual language with purpose. Research, mood exploration, and iteration shape the creative process.

Agency Experience

My agency experience further refined my efficiency, attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality visual work in fast paced environments, including photo retouching and high volume production workflows.

Strategy

In design, I focus on composition, typography, and hierarchy to ensure information is structured and accessible. In video, I shape pacing, mood, and narrative to enhance engagement while maintaining clarity.