Hi there! I’m Cat — an illustrator and designer who loves creating artwork that brings stories to life. My work spans elegant repeat patterns and playful standalone motifs, crafted with care and creativity.…

Catherine Bellini

Hi there! I’m Cat — an illustrator and designer who loves creating artwork that brings stories to life. My work spans elegant repeat patterns and playful standalone motifs, crafted with care and creativity.…

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Hi there! I’m Cat — an illustrator and designer who loves creating artwork that brings stories to life. My work spans elegant repeat patterns and playful standalone motifs, crafted with care and creativity.

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Work Experience

Freelance Senior Designer at Eldie Creative
January 1, 2020 - November 25, 2025
Specialising in surface design/illustration, corporate brand refresh, small business brand creation, book and publication design, PR and marketing design.
Creative Manager at Exagen Group
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Oversaw the creative and execution of all company assets and managed the visual brand's growth in a renewable energy business.
Business Owner at My Sweet Love Yoga
January 1, 2020 - November 25, 2025
Responsible for the design, marketing, production, and running of my yoga business including social media, website, and teaching in person.
Co-Founder at The Needl
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Co-managed product development focusing on design, brand, and customer stories.
Bid Design Manager at RA Group (Part of Compass Group)
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Revamped the visual approach of pitch work and led design projects for business development.
Lead Designer at GungHo Design Studio
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Led a team of designers and maintained client relationships, ensuring quality in design outputs.
Senior Creative Designer at Ernst & Young
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Mentored junior team members and led key design projects across EMEA.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art at University of Western Australia
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Diploma of Graphic Design and Business at Martins College, Western Australia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Digital Design for Textiles at Docklands Media
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Qualifications

After Effects 2 day course
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
The art of business - surface design Immersion Course
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    uniE621 Wilding Meadows Pattern Collection 2025
    Wilding Meadows is an ode to my past 20 years experiencing long British summer days, endless wanderings through the VA and Tate Modern, mixed in with the beautiful magic of wildflower meadows. Wilding Meadows brings my British and Australian roots together. Celebrating the warmth and heat of Australia with the refined history and style of London. illustrator designer patterndesign surfacedesign…
    uniE621 Wilding Meadows Pattern Collection 2025
    Wilding Meadows is an ode to my past 20 years experiencing long British summer days, endless wanderings through the VA and Tate Modern, mixed in with the beautiful magic of wildflower meadows. Wilding Meadows brings my British and Australian roots together. Celebrating the warmth and heat of Australia with the refined history and style of London. illustrator designer patterndesign surfacedesign…
    uniE621 Bold Floral Repeat Pattern
    Bold hand drawn illustrated repeat pattern sold on Spoonflower as fabric, home decor and wallpaper. Created using Procreate and photoshop. designer illustrator surfacepattern fabric homedecor wallpaper…
    uniE621 Bold florals
    Original digital pencil illustrated repeat pattern. Sold on Spoonflower as fabric, home decor and wall paper. Created using procreate and photoshop. illustrator surfacepattern repeatpattern fabric homedecor…