Experience

The Contenders

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Director

  • Jan 2018 - Present



The Australian Ballet

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Designer

  • May 2017 - Dec 2017

  The Australian Ballet is a globally recognised performing arts company. The company presents a broad range of repertoire that honours the traditions of ballet while looking toward its future with contemporary works major by Australian and International choreographers. The Head Designer is responsible for leading the design team in the conceptualisation and delivery of outstanding visual communications - digital and print - to propel The Australian Ballet's brand. Contributing strategically to business goals through a creative lens to build unique design solutions that reach new audiences and support the company in achieving its revenue goals.

• Graphic Designer (senior)

  • Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Working closely with internal stakeholders to strategically translate and extend the brand through creative solutions of the highest quality. Working as lead designer on particular campaigns and on development and implementation of Brand Guidelines.Daily tasks include; art direction, design concepts & development, finished art, presentations, strategic design, managing multiple projects, improving studio processes, development of style guides, high level communication and collaboration with marketing team.



2XU

• Australia
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Designer

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

  Strategic designer reporting to creative director, working across all areas of company in print and digital. Working as lead designer on major projects including launch of new category (design and packaging), seasonal photoshoots for key categories and campaigns (art direction and visual merchandising), development and implementation of brand guidelines and development of product labelling guidelines in line with strategic business plan.

• Freelance Senior Designer

  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2015



Self-employed

• Freelance Senior Designer

  • 2010 - 2015

  In collaboration with regular freelance work at AFOM, working on branding and identity projects across a range of industries from health to construction. In collaboration with regular freelance work at AFOM, working on branding and identity projects across a range of industries from health to construction.



AFOM Design Studio

• Freelance Senior Designer

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Working on a broad range of creative projects from identity and branding to art direction and book design. http://theyoungonesmagazine.com/hello-world Working on a broad range of creative projects from identity and branding to art direction and book design. http://theyoungonesmagazine.com/hello-world



RMIT University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Lecturer

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  Assisting lecturer Stephan Banham in Typography unit. Providing 1 on 1 tutoring to students to assist them in their understanding and development of typography fundamentals. Assisting lecturer Stephan Banham in Typography unit. Providing 1 on 1 tutoring to students to assist them in their understanding and development of typography fundamentals.



Platform5

• Senior Designer / Design Manager

  • 2005 - 2009

  Working as a designer in a boutique creative and conceptual studio, over 4 years my role developed to senior with responsibilities extending to include project management and strategic design solutions for clients. Main responsibilities included; Art Direction, Brand Management, Concept Development, Design Implementation, Finished Artwork, Retouching, Project Management and Account Management. Working as a designer in a boutique creative and conceptual studio, over 4 years my role developed to senior with responsibilities extending to include project management and strategic design solutions for clients. Main responsibilities included; Art Direction, Brand Management, Concept Development, Design Implementation, Finished Artwork, Retouching, Project Management and Account Management.



RMIT University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2008

  “Outta Here” A presentation to 3rd year RMIT students regarding my experiences in presenting myself and my folio for professional design work. “Outta Here” A presentation to 3rd year RMIT students regarding my experiences in presenting myself and my folio for professional design work.



AGDA

• Invited Speaker

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2007

  Invited to speak at AGDA event about my first 5 years working as a professional designer to new graduates and industry professionals. Invited to speak at AGDA event about my first 5 years working as a professional designer to new graduates and industry professionals.



Designroom

• Design Intern

  • Sep 2005 - Oct 2005



Base Design

• Design Intern

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005



RMIT Design Consultancy I The Works

• Designer

  • 2004 - 2004

  A fantastic year completing my Honours Degree in a learning environment with real clients and projects. Provided a great base from which to enter the design industry with real time experience. A fantastic year completing my Honours Degree in a learning environment with real clients and projects. Provided a great base from which to enter the design industry with real time experience.