Melissa Furdal
About Melissa Furdal
Melissa Furdal is a Senior Visual Designer at CIBC with over 10 years of experience in the design industry, specializing in digital experiences, print collateral, and branding projects.
Company
Melissa Furdal is currently working at CIBC as a Senior Visual Designer, a position she has held since 2022. Previously, she worked at the same company as a UI Designer from 2018 to 2022. Before her tenure at CIBC, she amassed significant experience working at various other companies, including Rogers Communications, Triangles Agency, adPioneers, and dial9.
Title
Melissa Furdal holds the title of Senior Visual Designer at CIBC. In this role, she oversees all stages of design from ideation to launch, ensuring cohesive and effective design solutions. Her title and responsibilities reflect her extensive experience and expertise in the field of visual design.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Furdal has an educational background that includes a Post Graduate Certificate in Web Design from Sheridan College (2011-2012) and an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design from Fanshawe College (2008-2011). Additionally, she is skilled in a wide range of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, HTML, and CSS. Her formal education and proficiency with these tools have equipped her with the expertise necessary for success in her field.
Professional Background
Melissa Furdal’s professional journey began as a Junior Web Designer Intern at dial9 in 2012, located in the Toronto, Canada Area. She then worked at adPioneers as a Junior Designer from 2012 to 2013. Following this, she spent a year at Triangles Agency as an Intermediate Designer from 2013 to 2014. She then moved on to Rogers Communications, where she served as a Senior Designer from 2014 to 2018. Her transition to CIBC began with the role of UI Designer from 2018 to 2022, culminating in her current position as Senior Visual Designer.
Design Influence
Melissa Furdal has a passion for illustration and iconography, which significantly influences her design work. These interests play a crucial role in her approach to creating digital experiences, print collateral, and branding/identity projects. Her ability to blend creativity with technical skill allows her to produce cohesive and visually compelling design solutions.