About Margot
The TL;DR
Margot Austin is the Global Communications & Marketing Manager for DesignAgency, a multi-disciplinary design firm with studios in Toronto, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Barcelona.
Originally from Peterborough, Ont., Margot holds an honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto. She studied magazine journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), while also learning on the job at top media brands such as Canadian Living, Style at Home and House & Home. Thanks to her experience as an editor, writer and photo stylist, Margot is an expert at telling stories through the combination of sharp copy and compelling images.
Styling and Decorating
Margot has worked for interior designers and directly with homeowners, sourcing and styling the finishing touches that bring personality to a home, whether for a photo shoot or for real life. Global brands such as TJX, Blanco, Four Seasons, Ettitude have entrusted Margot to express their brand voice through her styling for advertisements and digital content. Her editorial styling work has been widely published in IMAGES, Style at Home, House & Home, hunker.com and many online publications.
Copywriting and Social Media Management
Margot draws upon her magazine journalism experience and proven marketing techniques to craft precise copy for websites and editorial content. Her writing has been published in Insight: The Art of Living, Style at Home, House & Home. She’s a tech-savvy communicator who knows how to create engaging content for social media, including Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter,TikTok, and LinkedIn. She regularly connects with a follower community of 90K across her own social network.
A lover of the French 75, French bulldogs and French fries, Margot divides her time between Toronto, Northumberland County and Prince Edward Island, along with her husband and their Frenchie.
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