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Dearna Paehoh-Ele

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Hi, I’m Dearna Paehoh-Ele, a graphic designer with over a decade of experience helping brands tell their stories through cohesive visual identities, packaging, and print materials.

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Hi, I’m Dearna Paehoh-Ele, a graphic designer with over a decade of experience helping brands tell their stories through cohesive visual identities, packaging, and print materials. I excel at turning concepts into on-brand visuals across logos, packaging, apparel, publications, and promotional materials.

I’m detail-oriented, collaborative, and enjoy working with marketing and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. When I’m not designing, I love typography, color theory, and keeping up with print production best practices to ensure every piece looks great in print and online.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education

Work experience· 7 roles

Contract Graphic Designer · The Surfboard WarehouseNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Collaborate with Marketing/Ecommerce and internal teams to understand project briefs, objectives, and target audiences. Design logos, infographics, brochures, flyers, posters, email templates, website banners, and social media graphics. Select and manipulate photographs, illustrations, and other visual elements to enhance designs. Prepare and present design concepts and mockups to stakeholders for review and feedback. Ensure all designs are visually appealing, on-brand, and optimized for their intended medium (e.g., web optimization, print-ready files). Collaborate with external vendors as needed.

Freelance Graphic Designer · Various clientsSep 2020 – Nov 2025 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Delivered branding, logo, packaging, uniforms, signage, apparel, and marketing assets for a range of local and international clients including Chadee Cafe, B’lan Fried Chicken, Arbung Thai Food, RSW Wall & Ceiling Expert Ltd, RSV Merchandise, Xrisp Xlean Brand, Iqra School, Zanzibari, Inlux Thai Massage, Manop Kitchen and The Surfboard Warehouse.

Shop Manager · Emmy YalaMay 2015 – Jul 2020 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Designed uniforms, bags, business cards, and branding materials; managed operations and team workflows to ensure efficient production and on-brand output.

Junior Graphic Designer · The Surfboard WarehouseFeb 2010 – Jan 2015 · 5 yrs
Sushi Maker · Manna SushiAug 2009 – Nov 2009 · 4 mos
Newspaper Delivery · Wanganui ChronicleDec 2008 – Mar 2009 · 4 mos
Graphic Design Intern · FlexcommJan 2007 – Mar 2007 · 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design · Wanganui School of Design, New Zealand2008 – 2009
Diploma in Graphic Design · KDU College, Penang, Malaysia2006 – 2008
High School Certificate · Methodist College, Penang2004 – 2006

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