about

Hello, I'm
Thyana Polessa

Brand Designer · Photographer · Content Creator

Based in Vancouver, BC

STORY

Design with purpose.

I’m Thyana, a Brazilian-born creative based in Vancouver, working at the intersection of design, photography, and storytelling.


Over the past decade, I’ve helped brands across North America bring their ideas to life, from visual identity to content that actually connects and converts.

I work where design meets storytelling, crafting identities, visuals, and content that don’t just exist, but stand out.

In a world full of noise, looking good isn’t enough. You have to be felt.

Brand Identity

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Photography

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Content Creation

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UX/UI Design

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Print & Pack

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3D Print Design

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Beyond the work

I started in architecture, which taught me to think in systems, structure, and intention. That mindset carried into design, photography, and content, where I now build brands that don’t just look good, but feel cohesive and make sense.

That’s how I approach every project today. Combining strategy, design, photography, and content to create brands that feel clear, consistent, and built to last.

RESUME

Work Experience

Rival Group - Brand Designer (May 2025 - Current)

Lead brand design across the Rival Group ecosystem, overseeing Rival Group, Rival Tech, Reach3 Insights, and Angus Reid

  • Own visual identity and brand consistency across all sub-brands, ensuring cohesion while respecting individual brand positioning
  • Develop visual concepts and full creative assets for campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms
  • Design and maintain websites, landing pages, layouts, and UI components
  • Produce high-quality mockups, pitch decks, investor presentations, and internal brand materials
  • Create and edit video content for marketing, product, and communications
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align brand strategy, design execution, and business goals
  • Manage design requests from concept to delivery, ensuring fast, polished execution
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Canada Revenue Agency - UX/UI Specialist (May 2021 - March 2025)
Hero Innovation Group - Digital Marketer & Designer Specialist (June 2020 - September 2024)
Loop Insights - Digital Marketer (June 2020 - September 2020)
ILSC Education Group - Global Inside Sales Manager (March 2019 - June 2020)
ILSC Education Group - Brand Designer & Photographer (March 2019 - June 2020)
Viva Lifestyle & Travel - Designer & Photo Editor (April 2017 - February 2018)
Cirque Du Soleil - Photographer (May 2017 - December 2017)
3RA Group - Sales & Administrative Support Specialist (January 2015 - April 2017)
Cyrela Group - Architect & Project Manager (March 2009 - April 2012)
Casa Cor Maranhão - Architect Intern (February 2011 - March 2011)

Education & Certifications

Digital Marketing

BrainStation

Vancouver, BC

+16047616741

Video Production

BCIT

Vancouver, BC

+16047616741

Graphic Design

BCIT

Vancouver, BC

+16047616741

Photography

Shaw Academy

Vancouver, BC

+16047616741

Architectural Design

Brighton College

Burnaby, BC

+16047616741

Architecture Degree

UniCEUMA

São Luís, BR

+16047616741

Ready to create something great together?

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Stylish living room with a wooden sideboard, two table lamps, wall shelves, and a red patterned rug.
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