Bernadette Margaret Grumball

Available to hire

I live in Dunedin and, for the past 10 years, I’ve been a freelancer working with several clients.

About

I live in Dunedin and, for the past 10 years, I’ve been a freelancer working with several clients. My services are broad: creative direction, brand design and implementation, website design, UX and UI design, and software design. In recent years I’ve added project management to the mix, and I work with clients including Otago Polytechnic, Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus, Future Skills, Study Dunedin, Business South and Winning Teams.

Born in Dunedin, New Zealand and raised in Bluff (on our world famous oysters), I’ve been in the design industry for 30+ years. I’m a true Gemini—an mix of introvert and extrovert. Small details and big picture. Practical and creative. I love to find creative solutions and to add value to everything I do. I have an occasional sideline business in home wares called Mick and Maude. I create cushions, wall hangings, bowls and baskets using crochet, hooked wool, embroidery, macrame, and sewing. I also enjoy walking, biking, interior design, listening to music and books, and catching up with friends.

  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail

Work experience· 11 roles

Senior Designer and Team Leader · Otago PolytechnicDec 2015 – Dec 2015 · 1 mo

Overseeing three staff (and freelancers), brand refinement, redevelopment of the brand guidelines and the website. Marketing collateral including the yearly programme guide and enrolment campaign, developing a new image style and image library, and streamlining internal systems.

Self-Employed Graphic Designer · Dunedin (Self Employed)Dec 2011 – Dec 2011 · 1 mo

Provided graphic design, production, photography and image retouching for clients including Icebreaker Clothing Ltd, BrandAid, Wild Workouts, Silkbody, Igtimi, University of Otago and Acquisitions. Projects ranged from logo design, brochures and websites to signage and advertising.

Design Operations Manager · Icebreaker Clothing NZ LtdDec 2007 – Dec 2007 · 1 mo

Created and oversaw workflows for design and production of catalogues, print and promotional collateral, signage, packaging and store interior graphics. Directly managed three staff, including performance and remuneration evaluations, and hiring of new staff.

Freelance Design and Production · DNA Designed CommunicationsDec 2005 – Dec 2005 · 1 mo
Production Manager · Taylormade Media LtdDec 2004 – Dec 2004 · 1 mo
Studio Manager · DNA Designed CommunicationsDec 2003 – Dec 2003 · 1 mo
Senior Mac Operator · Origin DesignDec 2001 – Dec 2001 · 1 mo
Design Production · BNA (now DNA) DesignDec 1999 – Dec 1999 · 1 mo

Education

Treaty of Waitangi Course · Otago Polytechnic2012 – 2025
Leading Frontiers · Otago Polytechnic2014 – 2025
Certificate in Visual Communications · Southland Polytechnic1987 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Treaty of Waitangi Course2012 – 2025
Leading Frontiers2014 – 2025
Certificate in Visual Communications1987 – 2025

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