My strength, as an experienced graphic designer, is in managing and producing all visual elements of a brand - building a strong brand presence across all aspects of print, signage, web & social media. I have designed ice cream trucks, shop fitouts, annual reports, trade show merch, websites, packaging, corporate document templates, you name it - so this makes me super versatile in rolling out brand elements across every aspect of a business or event. I love working as a Freelance Graphic Designer for clients on a long term basis, so I can really get my teeth into those brands, understand them thoroughly, and make an impact across all areas of those businesses as they grow and develop. Full work history can be seen here -_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ A bit more about me as a designer: I love a good long document layout job (boring for some designers I know) think Product Catalogues, Annual Reports, Books, Magazines etc. I also love seeing a whole suite of marketing materials come together to make a cohesive branded product for a trade event or similar. I can procure print, signage and trade show materials at competitive rates from various wholesale contacts, local photography services as required, and have worked with many local Web builders and Marketing/PR agencies. I am highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, having worked with it for many years and on a daily basis most weeks. Having worked in many corporate environments, I also have a great understanding of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as Google Sheets, Docs, Slides and Forms. And I am proficient in updating and designing websites using various platforms, but with most experience in WordPress. I also work within various social media apps regularly.

Erin Allison

My strength, as an experienced graphic designer, is in managing and producing all visual elements of a brand - building a strong brand presence across all aspects of print, signage, web & social media. I have designed ice cream trucks, shop fitouts, annual reports, trade show merch, websites, packaging, corporate document templates, you name it - so this makes me super versatile in rolling out brand elements across every aspect of a business or event. I love working as a Freelance Graphic Designer for clients on a long term basis, so I can really get my teeth into those brands, understand them thoroughly, and make an impact across all areas of those businesses as they grow and develop. Full work history can be seen here -_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ A bit more about me as a designer: I love a good long document layout job (boring for some designers I know) think Product Catalogues, Annual Reports, Books, Magazines etc. I also love seeing a whole suite of marketing materials come together to make a cohesive branded product for a trade event or similar. I can procure print, signage and trade show materials at competitive rates from various wholesale contacts, local photography services as required, and have worked with many local Web builders and Marketing/PR agencies. I am highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, having worked with it for many years and on a daily basis most weeks. Having worked in many corporate environments, I also have a great understanding of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as Google Sheets, Docs, Slides and Forms. And I am proficient in updating and designing websites using various platforms, but with most experience in WordPress. I also work within various social media apps regularly.

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My strength, as an experienced graphic designer, is in managing and producing all visual elements of a brand - building a strong brand presence across all aspects of print, signage, web & social media. I have designed ice cream trucks, shop fitouts, annual reports, trade show merch, websites, packaging, corporate document templates, you name it - so this makes me super versatile in rolling out brand elements across every aspect of a business or event.

I love working as a Freelance Graphic Designer for clients on a long term basis, so I can really get my teeth into those brands, understand them thoroughly, and make an impact across all areas of those businesses as they grow and develop.

Full work history can be seen here -Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

A bit more about me as a designer:

I love a good long document layout job (boring for some designers I know) think Product Catalogues, Annual Reports, Books, Magazines etc. I also love seeing a whole suite of marketing materials come together to make a cohesive branded product for a trade event or similar.

I can procure print, signage and trade show materials at competitive rates from various wholesale contacts, local photography services as required, and have worked with many local Web builders and Marketing/PR agencies.

I am highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, having worked with it for many years and on a daily basis most weeks. Having worked in many corporate environments, I also have a great understanding of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as Google Sheets, Docs, Slides and Forms. And I am proficient in updating and designing websites using various platforms, but with most experience in WordPress. I also work within various social media apps regularly.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Wanaka A&P Show
August 1, 2020 - November 10, 2025
Responsible for overall brand management across multiple visual outputs including large print documents, posters, event signage (vehicles, flags, scaffolded signs, road signage), social media and website graphics, Mailchimp templates, internal document templates, trade and sponsorship prospectus, advertising, entry forms, merchandise, internal logos, photography selection, and liaising with suppliers and media. Managed tight deadlines and multiple concurrent projects with a focus on accuracy across changing outputs.
Graphic Designer at Warner Investments Limited
August 1, 2020 - November 10, 2025
Predominantly with the Kai Pai Pies and Savouries brand; brand management across visuals; website and social media management; product photography procurement; liaised directly with wholesalers and resellers (Foodstuffs, Caltex, Night n Day, etc.); created flyers, product catalogues and branded elements for resellers; print procurement; signage, vehicle and retail fit-out requirements; trade show and corporate presentation materials.
Graphic Designer & Director at Tidy Design
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Owner and director of a busy Wanaka design studio providing graphic design, print, web and signage services to hundreds of clients annually. Business was sold to Blend Creative in June 2018. Non-compete clause restricted Wanaka practice until July 2020.
Senior Designer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Leading international law firm design support. Created InDesign templates for multiple designers, managed direct client contact, troubleshooted workflows, coordinated large print projects, maintained brand control, handled document layout in multiple languages, liaised with translators, produced brochures, financial reports, newsletters, advertising, marketing event displays, and corporate stationery; supervised staff and ensured quality through proof checking and workflow management.
Graphic Designer at NSW Department of Corrective Services
September 30, 2003 - September 30, 2003
Graphic design work for Brush Farm Academy and related NSW Corrective Services projects; corporate rebrand implementation; various print design projects, event photography, and external print procurement.
Graphic Designer / Office Manager at Whitsunday Paradise Printing
February 29, 2004 - February 29, 2004
Designer and office manager for a high-volume tourism-focused print house; managed a broad range of design projects, quoting, prepress print setup, time management of print floor, photographer liaison, and client billing.
Graphic Designer at Environment Waikato
September 30, 2003 - September 30, 2003
Sole graphic designer in the Communications team; large print projects; external print procurement; brand management; produced annual reports, scientific reports, and other publications; conducted image research and procurement; photographed key events.
Graphic Designer at Environment Waikato
March 1, 2004 - November 10, 2025
Annual Plan Contract role providing design support for planning materials; continued brand management and large-format output.

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts at Waikato Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Other, Government, Financial Services