Strategic Graphic Designer with 15+ years’ experience delivering brand, marketing, and visual communication across in-house, agency, freelance, and contract environments. Known for combining creative thinking with research-led, commercially grounded design. Experienced creating cohesive brand experiences across identity, campaigns, digital, print, packaging, and marketing collateral—strengthening brands, solving problems, and delivering meaningful business impact.

Victoria Thompson

Strategic Graphic Designer with 15+ years’ experience delivering brand, marketing, and visual communication across in-house, agency, freelance, and contract environments. Known for combining creative thinking with research-led, commercially grounded design. Experienced creating cohesive brand experiences across identity, campaigns, digital, print, packaging, and marketing collateral—strengthening brands, solving problems, and delivering meaningful business impact.

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Strategic Graphic Designer with 15+ years’ experience delivering brand, marketing, and visual communication across in-house, agency, freelance, and contract environments.

Known for combining creative thinking with research-led, commercially grounded design. Experienced creating cohesive brand experiences across identity, campaigns, digital, print, packaging, and marketing collateral—strengthening brands, solving problems, and delivering meaningful business impact.

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Work Experience

Founder & Brand Designer at Branch Creative NZ
June 1, 2026 - Present
Brand consultancy helping established businesses develop strategic brand identities, marketing design, and cohesive communication systems that support long term growth. Leads projects from discovery through execution using research-led, systems-based approaches. Develops scalable visual systems to improve consistency across brand and customer touchpoints, aligned to business goals and audience needs.
Brand Designer at Ctrl IT
October 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Contracted to develop a cohesive brand system for a growing IT services business, improving consistency across digital, marketing, and customer communications. Expanded brand identity into a structured visual system (colour, typography, iconography, reusable assets). Designed and refined WordPress websites to improve clarity, usability, and brand consistency. Created marketing collateral and reusable templates across print and digital channels, and produced brand guidelines to support scalability and long term consistency.
Toy Librarian & Communications Support at Pāpāmoa Toy Library
February 1, 2025 - Present
Part time support for operations and member experience while leading visual communication and promotional design for a community toy library. Manages member service, toy circulation, and inventory systems. Designs signage, wayfinding, and internal communication materials to improve usability. Creates social media content and promotional graphics for events and updates, and supports local outreach through photography and marketing materials.
Education Team / Education Officer & PR Support at Pāpāmoa Playcentre
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Volunteer role supporting communication, engagement, and visual systems within a volunteer-led early childhood organisation. Designed fundraising and event collateral across print, signage, and digital platforms. Developed onboarding and information resources to improve member experience. Improved internal signage and communication systems for accessibility and clarity, and maintained visual consistency across promotional and internal materials.
Owner & Host at The Hidden Gem
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2024
Self employed boutique short stay accommodation business owner/host. Managed bookings, guest communication, and end to end operations. Created marketing content including photography, listings, and guest materials. Maintained property presentation and coordinated cleaning and operational systems, achieving a 4.92★ rating across 157 reviews and maintaining Superhost status.
Graphic Designer / Brand & Marketing Designer at Barfoot & Thompson
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2013
In-house marketing design support for New Zealand’s largest real estate company, delivering agent specific and national campaign materials. Developed personal marketing foundations for salespeople including positioning and messaging. Designed marketing materials for 1,400+ agents across 62 branches. Created bespoke property marketing assets and campaign materials. Collaborated on national campaigns with internal and external teams.
Graphic Designer at Tuskany Agency
April 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
Part time graphic design delivering brand, campaign, and marketing design across a diverse client portfolio spanning digital, print, and environmental applications. Developed integrated design solutions across brand, campaigns, and digital platforms. Translated briefs into clear creative concepts aligned to client objectives. Collaborated with designers, marketers, and production teams on delivery and managed client communication and end to end production workflows.
Graphic Designer at Craigs Investment Partners
July 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Full time sole designer supporting national branches with consistent marketing and communications design in a regulated financial services environment. Produced print and digital marketing materials across 17 branches. Created animated and video content for internal and external communications. Worked with stakeholders to deliver brand consistent design outputs.
Graphic Designer at Auckland Council
April 1, 2013 - March 1, 2016
Full time campaign, publication, and communication design for New Zealand’s largest local government organisation. Lead designer for OurAuckland, a monthly city wide publication delivered to all households. Produced campaign, signage, publication, and digital communication materials. Created accessible design outputs for diverse community audiences, supported junior designers, and contributed to team workflows.
Graphic Designer / Mac Operator / Digital Print Production at Kingsland Print
February 1, 2009 - April 1, 2010
Full time publication design and print production work in a busy commercial print environment. Designed Eduvac monthly publication combining editorial content and advertising. Managed full print workflow including layout, pre press, and production setup. Created internal marketing materials and business communications, and supported print finishing including colour, binding, and production tasks.
Layout Artist at ABC Photosigns
January 1, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Full time high volume real estate marketing materials in a fast-paced production environment. Built signage, window cards, and print collateral using brand templates. Ensured consistency across multiple real estate brands and supported production processes including finishing and packaging.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Major in Media Design) at Unitec, New Zealand
February 1, 2004 - December 1, 2007

Qualifications

Bachelor of Design (Major in Media Design)
February 1, 2004 - December 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Other
    Inspired Kindergartens: Elevating a nature-led brand through illustration and visual systems

    Developed a distinctive illustration style and cohesive visual system to strengthen brand storytelling across digital and marketing touchpoints.

    Services
    Brand Identity, Illustration, Visual Systems, Marketing Design, Website Design

    Role
    Brand Designer & Illustrator (Agency Team)

    Project Summary
    Inspired Kindergartens needed to strengthen their existing brand presence while creating greater consistency across multiple centres and customer touchpoints. Working as part of the agency team, I led illustration direction and contributed to the development of a cohesive visual system, combining bespoke illustrations, typography, photography, and supporting design elements. The refreshed identity created a warmer, more recognisable brand experience while providing a flexible foundation for consistent application across digital, print, and environmental channels.

    Papamoa Playcentre: Creating clearer communication for a growing community organisation

    Developed practical communication tools and reusable campaign assets to strengthen engagement, fundraising, and everyday operations.

    Services
    Marketing Design, Campaign Design, Information Design, Visual Communication

    Role
    Brand Designer (Freelance)

    Project Summary
    Pāpāmoa Playcentre needed clearer, more consistent ways to communicate with members while supporting fundraising and day-to-day operations. Working closely with the centre, I developed reusable campaign materials, onboarding resources, internal communication tools, signage, and visual systems that improved consistency and reduced reliance on ad hoc design. The result was a more connected member experience, stronger community engagement, and practical resources that continue to support the centre year after year. Following the introduction of refreshed campaign creative, Market Day fundraising increased by almost 85% year on year.

    Supertee: Building a scalable packaging system for global growth

    Contributed to the visual direction and rollout of a premium packaging system that improved product clarity and strengthened global brand consistency.

    Services
    Brand Identity, Packaging Design, Art Direction, Marketing Design

    Role
    Brand Designer (Agency Team)

    Project Summary
    Supertee was expanding into international markets and needed a clearer, more cohesive packaging system to support its growing product range. Working as part of the agency team, I contributed to the development and rollout of the visual identity and packaging system, including product illustrations, colour-coded packaging, art direction for photography, and supporting brand guidelines. The resulting system improved shelf navigation, strengthened brand recognition, and created a scalable foundation for continued global growth.

    EOL Bleep!: Launching a distinct product campaign within an existing brand system

    Creating a distinctive campaign identity that balanced brand consistency with standout appeal.

    Services
    Brand Identity, Campaign Design, Digital Advertising, Marketing Collateral

    Role
    Brand Designer (Agency Team)

    Project Summary
    EOL launched Bleep!, a content filtering service designed to help families and businesses create safer online experiences. As part of the agency team, I developed a distinctive campaign identity that complemented the existing EOL brand through character-led visuals, graphic systems, and multi-channel marketing assets. The campaign culminated in a New Zealand-first near-space weather balloon activation, generating national media coverage and extending its reach well beyond traditional advertising.

    Roar Pet Food: From local favourite to retail-ready

    A cohesive brand rollout across packaging and marketing.

    Services
    Brand Identity, Packaging Design, Marketing Design, Visual Systems

    Role
    Brand Designer (Agency Team)

    Project Summary
    K9 Raw was expanding into retail and online channels and required a stronger, more cohesive brand presence. I contributed to the development and rollout of the visual identity, packaging system, and marketing collateral, helping create a scalable brand that improved shelf impact and consistency across retail and promotional touchpoints.

    Form Building & Developments: Bringing company values to life through brand experience

    Translated organisational values into a cohesive visual system across workplace, digital, and brand touchpoints.

    Services
    Brand Identity, Environmental Design, Marketing Design, Digital & Print Applications

    Role
    Brand Designer (Agency Team)

    Project Summary
    Form Building & Developments had a strong reputation for technical expertise but wanted to better communicate the people, culture, and values behind the business. Working as part of the agency team, I helped translate their values into a cohesive visual system across internal environments and external communications, including workplace graphics, value statements, business collateral, and website applications. The result was a more human-centred brand experience that strengthened internal connection while creating a more approachable and consistent presence for clients and stakeholders.

    Barfoot & Thompson: Balancing individual needs with a large-scale brand system

    Developed tailored marketing solutions within a complex brand environment, supporting consistency across campaigns, branches, and individual salespeople.

    Services
    Brand Identity, Marketing Design, Digital & Print Applications, Campaign Design

    Role
    Brand Designer (In-House Team)

    Project Summary
    Barfoot & Thompson is Auckland’s largest real estate company, with over 62 branches and 1,400 salespeople requiring consistent yet flexible marketing support. As part of the in-house marketing team, I developed brand applications across company-wide campaigns, property marketing, and personalised agent communications. This included helping salespeople define their positioning and creating tailored marketing materials across print, digital, and social platforms. The work strengthened brand consistency at scale while enabling more targeted, individual marketing approaches within a competitive property market.

    Ctrl IT: Evolving an existing brand into a cohesive growth-ready system

    Expanded an existing identity into a scalable brand system across digital, marketing, and customer touchpoints.

    Services
    Brand Identity, Visual Systems, Marketing Design, Website Design, Copywriting

    Role
    Brand Designer (Contractor)

    Project Summary
    Ctrl IT was growing rapidly and needed a more cohesive brand to support its expanding services. Working closely with the business owner, I evolved the existing identity into a comprehensive brand system, including visual assets, website redesigns, refined messaging, marketing collateral, and brand guidelines. The result was a more consistent and professional brand experience that strengthened customer engagement and provided a flexible foundation for future growth.

    Auckland Council: Designing clear, accessible communications for Auckland’s communities

    Created campaigns, publications, and public communications for New Zealand’s largest local government organisation, reaching diverse audiences across print, digital, and environmental channels.

    Services
    Brand Identity, Campaign Design, Publications, Illustration, Digital & Print, Accessible Design

    Role
    Graphic Designer (In-House Team)

    Project Summary
    As part of Auckland Council’s in-house design team, I developed campaigns, publications, and public communications for one of New Zealand’s largest and most diverse organisations. Working across departments, I translated complex information into clear, engaging, and accessible design solutions, including regional publications, consultation materials, community campaigns, and educational resources. The work supported greater consistency across council communications while ensuring information was approachable and effective for a wide range of audiences.