Emily Simões

(she/her)

When Emily isn’t designing, you can usually find her behind the decks performing at local music festivals like Summer of Sound, or lending her creativity to community events through art, decor, and design. With over a decade of experience in fire dancing and event production, she loves creating immersive experiences that bring people together through art, sound, and storytelling.

At UpHouse, Emily has worked with clients like Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries’ DrinkSense, BrettYoung, Assiniboine Credit Union, Pennsylvania College of Technology, and Assiniboine Park Conservancy. She also enjoys dabbling in motion graphics and has created work for global tech and finance brands like Oracle and Visa. With a background in sales and customer service, she brings a people-first approach to design and thrives on connection, curiosity, and thoughtful problem-solving.

A graduate of Red River College Polytechnic’s Graphic Design and Advanced Graphic Design programs, Emily loves concept-driven projects, especially those involving branding, strategy, or illustration. She’s proud to be part of an inclusive, purpose-driven B Corp that values creativity and community. For Emily, the best part of the job is collaborating with a supportive team and seeing their work make real impact.