Throughout my 15+ years in the design industry I have worked on a very diverse range of projects, from design for print and digital media to large scale exhibition design. I believe strongly in creating design with substance, with a strong idea at it’s core – using the power of visual communication to tell a story and evoke an emotional response.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Communication

University of Newcastle Australia

Graduated May 2002

 

Web Design for Graphic Designers

Shillington College Sydney

6 week short course, 2012

 

Any gaps between employment have been for the important things… like having children and travelling the world.

July 2017 – Present

Designer Brand Habitat Sutherland Sydney

In this role I transferred my graphic design skills into the world of 3D design, learning new skills, sketching and render programs to design and bring to life exhibition stands for conferences and events. 

• Client facing role, designing and project managing exhibition stands.
• New 3D skills including SketchUp and Artlantis rendering software.
• Graphic design for large format print on exhibition stands.
• Responsible for the overall branding and marketing for the company.

April 2011 – November 2016

Senior Graphic Designer Metro Graphics Alexandria Sydney

I really enjoyed the diversity of projects that this role had to offer, working within a creative, collaborative team.

• A dynamic environment working on a large range of design projects for print and digital including branding, marketing material, brochures, websites, advertising, packaging and large format print.
• Managing time across many projects that are running in parallel from brief to production-ready artwork and liaising with Account and Print Managers to ensure a smooth transition to production.
• Working alongside a small, creative team of designers and responsible for guiding the junior designers within our team.
• Responsible for projects from initial brief, through all stages of design development to final art.

February 2009 – June 2010

Senior Graphic Designer Barlow Doherty Creative London UK

I am one of those people who always chooses wine by the design of the label, so I was delighted to join the team at this wine design agency for my final 18 months in London.

• Design of packaging and communication material for the wine industry, including wine label design, brand development, point of sale items, advertising and promotional material.
• Working within a small energetic team with an emphasis on creating wine labels and supporting material that not only looked beautiful, but also created a strong personality for the product.
• Taking projects from initial research, conceptual sketches and round-the-table discussions, through intensive development stages to preparing production ready artwork.
• Exceptional typography and attention to detail was given critical importance at Barlow Doherty – this allowed me to sharpen and develop my skills in both of these areas.
• Responsible for art direction of outsourced services including photographic shoots, illustration and web development.

April 2005 – March 2009

Senior Graphic Designer kdesigngroup Chiswick London UK

kdesigngroup was a new agency when I joined in 2005. My role was very diverse, encompassing a lead design role along with new business and procedure initiatives.

December 2004 – April 2005 

Freelance Graphic Designer Spedding Design London UK

Layout design and photo-editing for retail catalogues and magazines.

April 2002 – November 2004 

Graphic Designer Paul’s Warehouse and The Hutt Sydney

Starting as a Junior straight out of University, my first design role gave me a solid introduction to design for print.

Graduated May 2002

Bachelor of Design, Visual Communication University of Newcastle Australia

Skills & knowledge

• An in-depth knowledge of design from a creative and technical perspective.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup and Artlantis.
• Experience in pitching, presentations and building client relationships.
• Excellent knowledge of the printing processes and preparation of files for print, including speciality methods. 
• Experience in overseeing and directing junior staff members.
• Experience in design for digital media – creation of WordPress sites, social media, basic animations and video editing in After Effects.

Personal attributes

• Passionate about the design industry and the work that I produce.
• Customer focused – I always strive to exceed the client’s expectations.
• Ability to work constructively in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Self motivated and ready to face any challenge with an enthusiastic attitude.

References available on request