I am a creative and detail-oriented Illustrator / Graphic & Creative Designer / Art Director with over 20 years of experience. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborating with teams to craft visually compelling design solutions that engage audiences and elevate brand presence.…

Gabrielle Dobak

I am a creative and detail-oriented Illustrator / Graphic & Creative Designer / Art Director with over 20 years of experience. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborating with teams to craft visually compelling design solutions that engage audiences and elevate brand presence.…

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Illustrator / Graphic & Creative Designer / Art Director with over 20 years of experience. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborating with teams to craft visually compelling design solutions that engage audiences and elevate brand presence.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance / Creative Visual Designer
October 1, 2023 - Present
Providing design expertise across various projects in creative visual design.
Art Director / Creative Lead at One World Studio Ltd.
January 1, 2012 - September 1, 2023
Directed interdisciplinary teams as the creative lead and art director, conceptualizing innovative design solutions and developing compelling storylines from initial brief to completion.
Co-Founder / Art Director / Project Manager at 4ground Media Ltd.
June 1, 2002 - July 1, 2011
Led the creation of over 60 interactive software productions, managing art direction for teams of animators and designers while ensuring budgetary constraints and deadlines were met.
Art Director / Project Manager at BVM / Morgen Studios Ltd.
May 1, 1998 - May 1, 2002
Directed design teams focused on creating interactive software for children, ensuring project success and high levels of motivation among team members.
Graphic Designer / Screen Designer at Deutsche Welle
August 1, 1997 - April 1, 1998
Designed graphics for the DW World News while collaborating closely with art directors and creative leads under tight deadlines.

Education

BFA at SA University of the Arts, Australia
February 1, 1978 - February 1, 1982

Qualifications

Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
March 1, 2025 - April 6, 2026
Certificate in UX/UI Design
June 1, 2024 - April 6, 2026
Certificate in Digital Design
June 1, 2011 - April 6, 2026
Certificate in Multimedia
July 1, 1997 - April 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet
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    paper Zachary, the Flying Penguin

    Children’s Illustrated Book, Age groups 3 to 6
    Zachary the Penguin has another one of his many wonderful ideas which takes him on a flying adventure!
    A fun inspiring story about a little penguin who decides to explore the very BIG world. He invents a flying machine, meet’s Alistair the Albatross, gets tangled up with Polly Possum, gets into a pickle, makes wonderful friends and most importantly is proud to be who he is!

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