Tim Van Eyssen Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I have worked with a wide range of clients throughout New Zealand. Clients have ranged from SMEs such as Koryo Taekwondo and N Cubed to national corporations such as Downer Construction and Auckland Council. Running my own freelance business has allowed me to work in multiple fields of communication design and given me a great insight into the design industry.I have primarily worked in branding and editorial design, but have also provided information design, advertising, creative consultation, social media, web design, and illustration services.

Wellington, New Zealand

My primary role at Yoobee was to lecture and develop their new programmes Diploma in Creative Marketing and Bachelor of Digital Innovation. Both are a multidisciplinary programmes that combine graphic design, marketing, and business skills. As the sole lecturer for these programmes in Wellington, my role included the creation, delivery and monitoring of teaching material. I was responsible for pastoral care of my students, and creating education plans for individual students. I was responsible for the marking and moderation of assessments, and ensuring quality assurance across campuses. I was heavily involved in the creation and application of teaching material, and was the leading force in rolling it out across the country, ensuring consistency across campuses.During my time at Yoobee I supported the lecturing of the Diploma in Web and Graphic Design, and Diploma in Creative Digital Design. I guest lectured in Animation, Web and several online programmes. I mentored a multitude of new teaching staff, supporting their induction and helping them develop their own teaching practice. During my employment, I gained a number of relevant qualifications including 'Digital Skills for the Workplace' and 'Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (level 5)', both of which enhanced my ability to provide an effective education experience for my students. During my third and final year, I pursed my masters degree. I presented my research in Yoobee's annual research symposium.

Hawke'S Bay, New Zealand

I worked with Creatipix as a freelance contractor supporting their client with digital and print-based solutions. I worked with several New Zealand clients including Koryo Taekwondo, Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust, and Mission Aviation Fellowship New Zealand.I worked on projects ranging from branding, flyer and magazine design, to illustrations and web design.

Auckland, New Zealand

I worked with Brews Liquor to advertise their fortnightly specials. During my time working with Brews I solidified their branding and applied it to promotional posters, adverting flyers, store-front signage, in-store signage and social media. I launched their social media, and managed regular advertising.

Auckland, New Zealand

I worked with Hight Design as a freelance contractor. I worked with several large New Zealand clients including Auckland Council, Downer Construction and Citycare. Working alongside a senior designer and a copywriter, I primarily offered print-based graphic design, information design and illustration services to construction tenders. Many jobs had quick turnarounds and could include 100+ pages of information to be laid out.A notable tender I worked on consisted of nearly 30 construction sites. Each site included up to nine detailed illustrative staging graphics. In total there were over 100 graphics which were completed on time and to a high standard within the five week time-frame

Auckland, New Zealand

I was hired to teach 'Exploring Visual Information I' the second term of the information design minor within the School of Design. After a successful class, my contract was extended and my responsibilities increased. I was hired as the paper lead of the information design minor, teaching data visualisation, wayfinding and professional practice. I was involved in developing a new module and assessment in the communication design degree, incorporating data visualisation into the foundation paper. Alongside a senior lecturer, I created the assessments, learning material and activities for students to engage with. I co-lead the teaching team that semester and I taught one of the first cohorts.Due to the success of my graduate exhibition as a student, my contract was amended so I could project manage the 2017 Graduate Exhibition.

Auckland, New Zealand

During my final year of University I joined The Navigators ministry as an intern. I was responsible for leading social groups and bible studies. I mentored several students, supporting them in the challenges of faith, university and life. I spent 3 months in Colorado, USA on a summer training programme. During this time, I developed my skills in personal faith and mentoring others.

Auckland, New Zealand

As work experience during University, I worked with Mr Vintage as a print technician. My role included the printing of hundreds of graphic t-shirts, as well as preparing and cleaning screens for multi-coloured prints.

Auckland, New Zealand

I was responsible for applying their new branding across all print material. The primary role was to create their quarterly newsletter. I created signage, posters, decals and a range of social content. I worked along-side a web developer to ensure consistency across platforms.

Auckland, New Zealand

Master Of Design, Data Journalism And Curriculum Development, A-, Pass With Merit

Data journalism is a multidisciplinary industry that combines the fields of data science, design, and journalism. Research shows.

Postgraduate Certificate In Design, Graphic Design

My research explored the question "How can a digital space enhance the comprehension and engagement of information in reports?”

Bachelor Of Communication Design, Communication Design, A- Average

Activities and Societies: Student Voice, Student Ambassador, Teaching Assistant, Exhibition Project Manager Through the Bachelor.

Certificate In Adult And Tertiary Teaching (Level 5), Tertiary Teaching, B+ Average

The level 5 Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching covered cultural perspectives of education, Teaching methods and strategies.

Microcredential In Digital Skills For The Workplace (Level 7), Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching

With the recent shift to online, there is little to no preparation for tutors to encourage engagement and learning in this new space..

Certificate In Pastoral Counselling, Counselling Psychology

This 10 week course taught the foundations of counselling psychology. The purpose of the course was introspection, and helping people.