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Perth, Western Australia

Perth, Australia

Working within the Community Engagement Team, my role was responsible for the brand positioning of the Institute and creating all print and digital marketing and fundraising graphic communications in-house. Major projects included a brand refresh and new website, as well as multi-million dollar fundraising appeals and integrated campaigns. In addition to graphic design, my role also included producing a range of photography and video content.Perkins also runs two major annual challenge events – the New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer and the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research, collectively raising $8M+ for cancer research. I was responsible for creating the brands for both events and producing an entire suite of print and digital materials, including websites and mobile app designs, TV commercials, print ads for publications such as The West Australian and Business News, EDMs and social media graphics, digital signage displayed at Optus Stadium, fundraising kits and apparel.

Uk And Australia

Perth, Australia

Assisted with a four month rebranding project of IMDEX Limited, an ASX-listed mining equipment and technology company. Working within the Global Marketing Team, I was responsible for redesigning all printed materials across three brands – IMDEX, AMC and REFLEX – which included product brochures and data sheets, case studies, print ads, corporate stationery, uniforms, signage, and event materials such as pull up banners, exhibition stands and promotional items. With offices in fourteen countries across five continents, the main challenge was coordinating and rolling out such a huge rebranding project while ensuring brand consistency was maintained; however implementation was achieved successfully, delivered on time and to a high standard.

Perth, Australia

Worked as a Graphic Designer producing branding & identity design, signage, vehicle wraps, exhibition graphics and large format print.

London, United Kingdom

Working closely with the Creative Director, Senior Designer and Marketing Department in the Head Office, my role included producing marketing campaigns and retail graphics for 150 stores across the UK. Main responsibilities included determining appropriate messages to be conveyed through branding, store window displays and in-store graphics, copywriting, developing initial visuals for presentation, and producing finished artwork for print to be rolled out nationwide.

Ikea Perth, Western Australia

The main purpose of my role was to contribute to positioning the IKEA store as a leading furniture and homewares retailer through increased brand awareness and improved in-store customer experience. Main duties included planning, designing, printing and installing all graphic communication required to promote seasonal offers, in-store activities and store displays.I was also responsible for managing another Graphic Designer and their workload in order to create an efficient and cohesive department. I worked closely with the IKEA commercial team and Communication & Interior Design Manager to develop and implement store communication which aimed to create an easy and enjoyable shopping experience for the customer.

Perth, Western Australia

My role involved running a small production department which provided CD, DVD and Blu-ray printing and duplication services. Main duties included producing large quantities of high quality products with often short turnaround times and providing custom packaging solutions to suit each client’s unique requirements; utilising my skill sets and knowledge of pre-press and artwork setup, printing and print-finishing methods on a daily basis.

My role involved designing a variety of small format print products including brochures, posters, flyers and stationery, and large format items such as retail displays, wall & window graphics, event flags & banners and internal & external signage. I liaised with clients directly on a daily basis ranging from schools and universities to such high-profile global brands as the BBC, Kelloggs, Henri Lloyd and the GB 2012 Olympic Cycling Team. I also regularly produced print ads for a variety of clients, featured in national newspapers and lifestyle publications including The Times, The Telegraph, and BBC Better Homes and Gardens. I was heavily involved in all aspects of the business and worked closely with the print production staff. As a result, I gained a solid understanding of offset and digital printing processes and print-finishing methods.

Bolton, United Kingdom

Working within the school in-house Marketing team, main responsibilities included producing a diverse range of designs such as the annual school prospectus, external marketing materials, teaching and learning aids, staff presentations and posters promoting student activities; all printed and finished in our own in-house print production facility.

City & Guilds Certificate Iii, Pre-Press And Digital Artwork For Print

A-Levels, Photography, English Language, Music Technology

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