Experience

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  The University of Auckland

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Senior Designer

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    As the Senior Designer in the UoA marketing team my role is pivotal in crafting captivating visual narratives across various platforms, from websites and socials to paid media and beyond. I always try to lead by example, steering our creative team towards innovative solutions while ensuring cohes...

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  Self-employed

  • Auckland / Tamaki Makaurau

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2021 - Jun 2024
    • Auckland / Tamaki Makaurau

    I'm about positive change in the world through my craft and beyond and look forward to being fully immersed in each project I work on, adding value through my experience, and further growing both professionally and personally. If you need design, illustration or strategic thinking support I’m...

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  Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Graphic Designer

    • Sep 2017 - Dec 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I was the sole inhouse Graphic Designer meaning I worked across both Te Ara Ahunga Ora and Sorted brands. This kept me very busy, constantly managing deadlines and workflow priorities while producing both corporate design and consumer faces brand work. I work on varied campaigns, digital material...

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  Saatchi & Saatchi Auckland

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Designer/Mac op

    • Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    In this role I had the opportunity to work on large ad campaigns, as well as the design, image selection, illustrations, info-graphics and the like, for a variety of projects. I also covered Studio manager role when required, learning a number of fantastic skills - multi tasking while handling t...

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  Farrimond Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Designer/Finished Artist

    • 2013 - 2015
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    At Farrimond I worked on a variety of clients, though predominantly on Showcase Jewellers. This client required small design projects for individual stores, as well as the design of nationwide catalogues and the relevant roll out of POS. Farrimond is a small team where roles are less stringent th...

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  FCB New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Designer/Mac Operator

    • 2011 - 2013
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    At FCB I worked on their very busy and fast paced retail clients Noel Leeming and Bond + Bond. This is a extremely dynamic role in which I have learnt many valuable time management skills. A role where being able to make quick industrious decisions to solve design problems at haste with deadlines...

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  Whybin TBWA

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Designer/Mac Operator

    • 2008 - 2010
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    At TBWA I worked closely with creatives, account service and the production team, creating finished art of full ad campaigns for a range of clients. I gained a good understanding of the advertising industry and enjoyed the creative atmosphere.

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  Metromedia/Ogilvy

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Freelance Designer/Mac Operator

    • 2007 - 2008
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I worked with an established team to produce finished art for these companies. I was able to easily fit into the situation and quickly complete projects as required. This required a certain amount of confidence and personal skill.

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  Lochiel Print

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Designer/Mac Operator

    • 2006 - 2007
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    I gained a range of professional skills to accomplish tasks on behalf of clients. From brief through to finished design, to straight recreation of detailed documents. This was a very fast paced position where meeting deadlines was absolutely crucial, and often extremely time pressured.

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  Freelance

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Designer/Mac Operator

    • 2005 - 2006
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Worked across client based design and print production with an awareness of the current trends, while maintaining the qualities of more traditional design.