Hiya, I’m Sabrina.

I’m a brand + content strategist helping ideas come to life — from idea to IRL.

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I help brands define how they look, sound, and show up — across identity, content, and beyond.

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked across agencies, media, and in-house teams, shaping brands, campaigns, and content that actually land.

My work spans brand identity, social content, campaigns, and digital experiences — always with a focus on what resonates, performs, and lasts.

I’m known for identifying the gold nugget in the noise — and building around it.

Not just what looks good, but what works. Not just ideas, but execution.

I bring clarity, direction, and momentum to brands at every stage.

Selected Career Highlights

Brand & Creative Leadership

Worked across leading agencies and in-house teams to shape brand identities, campaigns, and creative systems for global and emerging brands.

Collaborations include Ogilvy & Mather, Rethink, Rocketair, Barrows North America, B.Notions, Pattern Brands, and MMGY Origin.

Led and contributed to projects spanning brand design, digital experiences, campaign creative, and social content — always with a focus on clarity, cohesion, and real-world impact.

Content, Media & Brand Partnerships

Bringing a rare dual perspective of both behind-the-scenes creative direction and front-facing content presence. Created and produced organic social and campaign content for brands including IKEA, Wayfair, MEC, Crate & Barrel, Cosentino, BCAA and more, blending strategy with hands-on execution.

On-camera experience includes:

  • Host, HGTV – Save My Reno, Home To Win

  • Guest, W Network – Game of Homes

  • On-air expert, Cityline (2015–2020)

Illustration, Editorial & Platform Work

Foundation in illustration and visual storytelling, with work spanning editorial, publishing, and product design.

  • Led large-scale illustration systems for McAfee

  • Designed a 300+ emoji set for Mozilla Firefox OS

  • Contributed to publications including The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, Reader’s Digest, Woman’s Day, AARP, Foreign Policy, and more.

  • Editor at Design*Sponge, shaping home content and leading interviews

Founder, Builder & Entrepreneurial Work

Founded and built Heelr Personal Care, leading everything from brand identity and product development to packaging and operations.

Also supported 20+ entrepreneurs in launching their own brands — translating ideas into fully realized identities, products, and digital experiences.

Brings a strong builder’s mindset, balancing creative vision with execution and long-term thinking.

Education, Mentorship & Speaking

  • Instructor at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

  • Contributor to the Illustration program advisory board and graduate thesis panel

  • Speaker and panelist at industry events across Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and Miami

Recognized by:

  • Society of Illustrators

  • Applied Arts

  • Adobe Design Achievement Awards

  • Communication Arts

  • Behance

Links

Interviews

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Interviews *

The Silvercore Podcast — Apple or YouTube

Let’s Build Something

If you’re seeking someone who can both dream big and deliver.

SEND ME AN EMAIL: HELLO@SABRINASMELKO.COM