I'm a Graphic Designer with over 7 years of experience in agencies and studios across New Zealand, specializing in visual identities and brand implementation. I thrive on turning complex ideas into clear, iconic designs that help brands connect with their audience. I love collaborative environments where design is a team sport, and I'm motivated by thoughtful, purposeful design that balances creativity with business goals.

Etana Zaguri

I'm a Graphic Designer with over 7 years of experience in agencies and studios across New Zealand, specializing in visual identities and brand implementation. I thrive on turning complex ideas into clear, iconic designs that help brands connect with their audience. I love collaborative environments where design is a team sport, and I'm motivated by thoughtful, purposeful design that balances creativity with business goals.

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I’m a Graphic Designer with over 7 years of experience in agencies and studios across New Zealand, specializing in visual identities and brand implementation. I thrive on turning complex ideas into clear, iconic designs that help brands connect with their audience.

I love collaborative environments where design is a team sport, and I’m motivated by thoughtful, purposeful design that balances creativity with business goals.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Brand Identity Designer at Principals
November 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Designed and shaped brand identities for a diverse range of clients, including small and notable NZ brands like Kiwibank, Chorus, University of Auckland, Fonterra, and Harrison Grierson. Collaborated with photographers, strategists, and web developers on EVP design, identity design, brand implementation, website design, packaging, image retouching, and digital assets. Led the design of a cohesive set of credit cards and card carriers for Kiwibank, delivering a high-impact product that won Bronze at Best Awards NZ 2023.
Mid-weight Designer at StudioXO
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Key mid-weight designer overseeing design processes from concepts to final execution, presenting to clients, and building strong client relationships. Managed project workflows and communications; worked on brand identities and brand implementation for clients including Nando’s, Māori Television, Jimbos, Winetopia, and Isthmus Brewing.
Graphic Designer at Smartloyalty
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed layouts for printed product catalogs, weekly Mailchimp newsletters, and other marketing materials; created social media posts, web banners, and email campaigns through Mailchimp, increasing audience engagement and brand visibility.
Designer at Illustrated Publishing
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Designed packaging, books, and layouts for educational resource publications, including materials for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Kuwi the Kiwi, bringing a playful design approach to these projects.
Intern at Area Design
April 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Contributed to design collateral for Wintec’s Spark International Festival 2017, including window graphics, press ads, T-shirt designs, website reskin, social media elements, and a 28-page printed program.

Education

Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design at Waikato Institute of Technology—Media Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education