After graduating with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, I’ve spent the past 15 years working as a graphic designer for various companies and as a freelance illustrator. I’m both a digital and traditional artist, with extensive experience using the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate. For the past two years, I’ve been running my own business as a full-time artist, specialising in Art Workshops, Fine Art, Digital illustration and Murals. During my studies, I illustrated several short children’s stories as well as my own storybook spreads, which deepened my love for visual storytelling. I’m highly skilled in concept development, mock-ups, and storyboarding, allowing me to visually interpret narratives with creativity and clarity. My digital painting skills are of a high standard and are my preferred medium for storybook illustration. I’m passionate about bringing meaningful children’s stories to life — stories that inspire, uplift, and make a positive impact on young readers. Please view my website - You can view my artwork style on my website, particularly through the hand-embellished canvas collection > alanamayscreations.com I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills can benefit this project! Alana

Alana Mays

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After graduating with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, I’ve spent the past 15 years working as a graphic designer for various companies and as a freelance illustrator. I’m both a digital and traditional artist, with extensive experience using the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate. For the past two years, I’ve been running my own business as a full-time artist, specialising in Art Workshops, Fine Art, Digital illustration and Murals. During my studies, I illustrated several short children’s stories as well as my own storybook spreads, which deepened my love for visual storytelling. I’m highly skilled in concept development, mock-ups, and storyboarding, allowing me to visually interpret narratives with creativity and clarity. My digital painting skills are of a high standard and are my preferred medium for storybook illustration. I’m passionate about bringing meaningful children’s stories to life — stories that inspire, uplift, and make a positive impact on young readers. Please view my website - You can view my artwork style on my website, particularly through the hand-embellished canvas collection > alanamayscreations.com I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills can benefit this project! Alana

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After graduating with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, I’ve spent the past 15 years working as a graphic designer for various companies and as a freelance illustrator.
I’m both a digital and traditional artist, with extensive experience using the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate.

For the past two years, I’ve been running my own business as a full-time artist, specialising in Art Workshops, Fine Art, Digital illustration and Murals.

During my studies, I illustrated several short children’s stories as well as my own storybook spreads, which deepened my love for visual storytelling. I’m highly skilled in concept development, mock-ups, and storyboarding, allowing me to visually interpret narratives with creativity and clarity.

My digital painting skills are of a high standard and are my preferred medium for storybook illustration.

I’m passionate about bringing meaningful children’s stories to life — stories that inspire, uplift, and make a positive impact on young readers.

Please view my website - You can view my artwork style on my website, particularly through the hand-embellished canvas collection > alanamayscreations.com

I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills can benefit this project!

Alana

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Attach2 & Equip2
March 31, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer responsible for print and digital design, including product handbooks, manuals, newsletters, hazard stickers, evacuation maps, event billboards and signage; brand identity development with machine brand logos and brand guidelines; and digital assets such as PowerPoint presentations and social media visuals.
Senior Graphic Designer at Taratahi Institute of Agriculture
December 31, 2018 - October 27, 2025
Senior graphic design support for branding and communications; produced print and digital materials to support education programs, manuals, brochures and signage.
Junior Graphic Designer at Wairarapa Times-Age
February 1, 2018 - October 27, 2025
Junior graphic designer contributing layout, design and print-ready assets for articles and features; supported brand consistency across print and digital outputs.
Senior Graphic Designer at Attach2 & Equip2
March 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Print design across product handbooks, manuals, newsletters/magazines, hazard stickers & evacuation maps, event billboards, banners, and signs. Administration including inbound/outbound calls and emailing suppliers & printers. Brand identity work such as machine brand logos and brand guidelines. Digital design including PowerPoint presentations, social media posts, and interactive PDFs. Demonstrated time management, creativity, innovation, team collaboration, and strong visual/verbal communication. Expertise includes Illustration / Fine Art, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Photography, and Wix & Shopify website building.
Senior Graphic Designer at Taratahi Institute of Agriculture
December 1, 2018 - October 27, 2025
Created print and digital design assets for agricultural programs, including branding materials and manuals; ensured brand consistency across materials and collaborated with teams to deliver high-quality marketing collateral.
Junior Graphic Designer at Wairarapa Times-Age
February 1, 2018 - October 27, 2025
Assisted in newspaper layouts, production graphics, and branding materials; contributed to print and digital design tasks and helped maintain brand standards within a local regional newspaper.

Education

Bachelor of Design Degree in Visual Communication Design at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2000 - October 27, 2025
Certificate in Business Management at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
January 1, 2017 - October 27, 2025
Bachelor of Design Degree in Visual Communication Design at Massey University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Certificate in Business Management at Te Wananga O Aotearoa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Certificate in Business Management
January 1, 2017 - October 27, 2025
Certificate in Business Management
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Software & Internet
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