Hello World!
My name is Finnley Tekasto'será:ke Montour, a passionate and versatile Indigenous graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. My design journey began at the age of 15 as a summer student with Mohawk Media, an Indigenous agency that sparked my love for creativity and design. I later honed my craft and earned a Diploma in Graphic Applications in Desktop Publishing, along with UX/UI design and professional photography from Concordia University's Continuing Education program. I also hold a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Concordia University.
With over 6 years of hands-on experience in a design studio, I've worked across a range of roles, including Junior Designer, Intermediate Designer, and Production Lead. These positions have sharpened my ability to work under pressure, collaborate with teams, and oversee projects from concept to completion.
I'm passionate about all things design but have a special love for photo compositing, simple illustrations, icons, and typography (yes, I'm definitely an Oxford comma enthusiast). My expertise also extends to branding/rebranding, logo design, art direction/mentorship, and creating social media assets and templates that elevate visual storytelling.
I am well-versed in the entire Adobe Creative Suite, with extensive experience in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Whether it's designing layouts, editing images, or crafting vector graphics, I can tackle it all with confidence and creativity.
Whether I'm working solo as a freelancer or collaborating with a team, I'm always ready to contribute fresh ideas and creative solutions.
And in case you were wondering—Donatello is absolutely the best Ninja Turtle.
