I'm Sharon Brien, a senior graphic designer with over 15 years of leadership and hands-on design experience. I thrive on guiding studio operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling visual solutions. I'm committed to continuous learning and excellence in design, leveraging my skills across digital and print media to help brands tell their stories and achieve their marketing goals.…

Sharon Brien

I'm Sharon Brien, a senior graphic designer with over 15 years of leadership and hands-on design experience. I thrive on guiding studio operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling visual solutions. I'm committed to continuous learning and excellence in design, leveraging my skills across digital and print media to help brands tell their stories and achieve their marketing goals.…

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I’m Sharon Brien, a senior graphic designer with over 15 years of leadership and hands-on design experience. I thrive on guiding studio operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling visual solutions.

I’m committed to continuous learning and excellence in design, leveraging my skills across digital and print media to help brands tell their stories and achieve their marketing goals.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Design Proof
January 1, 2012 - Present
Established and grew a successful design business serving diverse clients including corporate companies, retail, fashion, educational institutions and small businesses. Spearheaded digital and print design projects, enhancing client branding and visual communication strategies. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure cohesive design solutions, meeting complex production requirements and delivering on tight deadlines.

Education

Advanced Diplimoa of Graphic Design at School of Graphic Arts Sydney
January 11, 1999
Diploma Graphic Design at School of Graphic Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Certificate in Effective Supervision & Team Management at Sydney Business School
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Intern at Julian Ashton School of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Photoshop
January 2, 2019
Advanced Indesign
January 10, 2019
UX Foundations: Accessibility
February 2, 2022
PDF Accessibility Remediation
October 10, 2023
Design Thinking
March 3, 2021
Design Fundamentals
April 4, 1996
Understanding Colour Theory
June 6, 2020
Advanced Photoshop Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Advanced InDesign Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
UX Foundations: Accessibility
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
PDF Accessibility Remediation
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Design Thinking Workshop
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Understanding Colour Theory Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    uniE621 BBQG Australia Day Competition
    Print and digital advertising for BBQ Galore Australia Day Competition…
    uniE621 WIT Infographic
    Infographic for Women in Tourism…
    uniE621 RE social media
    Various Social Media posts for reggio Emilia Early Learning Centres…
    uniE621 RB Liquor Stores
    Pages from 24 page catalogues for Red Bottle Liquor Stores…
    uniE621 PS Footwear
    HTML Email design for PS Footwear…
    uniE621 Green St Grocer
    16 page Easter product catalogue for a grocery store…
    uniE621 Glaceau Water product advertising
    Placards for Glaceau Vitamin Water…
    uniE621 Crest Interiors Client Proposal
    24 page client proposal for Crest Interior architectural design…
    uniE621 Bella Vista Hotel
    Various advertising posters for Bella Vista hotel graphicdesigner poster…
    uniE621 Home Heating Brochure
    6 page tri-fold brochure for Saxon Home Heating…