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Australia

Directed brand and product design initiatives for MetaCollect, a company with a global footprint, from my base in Australia, enhancing the creative output through effective remote leadership.Spearheaded design sprints that streamlined the ideation to prototyping process, fostering innovation and rapid development of user-focused products.Brands: Successfully managed and expanded design portfolios for clients like BitMarket and Mong Coin, among others, elevating their market presence.Increased brand-building capacity by an impressive margin, focusing on:User-Centric Design: Crafted designs tailored to user needs, significantly improving user experience and engagement.Prototyping: Developed scalable prototypes that transitioned into market-ready products.Fostered international collaboration, ensuring cohesive and productive interactions with a diverse team of designers, developers, and external partners, resulting in significant increase in project completion rate.Facilitated smooth stakeholder engagement, maintaining clear communication channels and aligning design strategies with business objectives, thus enhancing overall project success rates.

Specialized in delivering comprehensive design services across multiple platforms including web, mobile, print, and branding, to optimize the visual impact for a diverse client base.Partnered with globally recognized brands such as Baby Bunting, Travelex, and Samsung, applying innovative design techniques tailored to each client's unique market demands.Web and Mobile: Engineered user-centric websites and applications that enhanced user experience.Print: Produced engaging print collateral that strengthened brand identity in physical spaces.Branding: Developed and refined brand identities that resonated with target audiences, driving brand loyalty and recognition.Managed projects from concept to completion, ensuring brand coherence and achieving high client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and creative problem-solving.

Remote

As the Head of Design, I have had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across a number of touch points. Some key responsibilities and accomplishments in this role include:• Leading the design process from conceptualisation to execution.• Managing and mentoring junior designers, providing guidance to help them grow.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product development.• Presenting creative concepts, and effectively communicating design decisions and rationale.• Utilising my strong understanding of design principles and attention to detail.• Staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Whilst working as lead designer at MMP, I had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including:• Designing print materials such as business cards, brochures, posters, and banners.• Collaborating with clients to understand their design needs and preferences.• Preparing files for print production, ensuring that they meet technical specifications.• Working with the production team to troubleshoot any issues that may arise.• Maintaining a high level of quality control to ensure that work meets the company's standards.• Managing project timelines and budgets.

Melbourne, Australia

As a publication designer at Exectutive Media, I worked on a wide range of projects, including:• Designing magazine layouts, including placing text and images in a visually appealing manner.• Collaborating with the editorial team to understand the content and messaging.• Creating custom graphics and illustrations to support articles and features.• Ensuring that all design elements are consistent with the magazine's brand guidelines.• Managing project timelines and budgets to ensure that all projects are delivered on time.

Melbourne, Australia

Publication DesignTypographyInterface DesignDigital PhotomediaBranding

Melbourne, Australia

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication Design, 82% Average

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honours SocietyI have specialised in Publication Design and Typography. Working.

Bachelor’S Degree, Graphic Design, 84%

Activities and Societies: Letter of Commendation (Dean of the School of Design)I specialised in Typography. Working on projects which.