A Melbourne, Australia-based designer specialising is corporate publications and identity design with experience creating engaging visuals for print and web, including multi-channel campaigns, presentation decks, brand guidelines and annual reports…

Diane Pearse

A Melbourne, Australia-based designer specialising is corporate publications and identity design with experience creating engaging visuals for print and web, including multi-channel campaigns, presentation decks, brand guidelines and annual reports…

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A Melbourne, Australia-based designer specialising is corporate publications and identity design with experience creating engaging visuals for print and web, including multi-channel campaigns, presentation decks, brand guidelines and annual reports

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance /Contract Designer at VARIOUS
February 28, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Completed finished art for Swinburne University’s “Futurise me” three-car interior train wrap. Managed brand rollout for a major Australian insurance brokerage. Supported Swinburne University’s 2014 Open Day event and developed an automated Photoshop script and quick reference guide for a business development image library.
Senior Graphic Designer at PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF
February 29, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Contributed to the creation of 12 Australasian Reporting Awards for client annual reports between 2008 and 2010. Major highlight includes the Gladstone Ports Corporation Annual Report 2008–09 which received Report of the Year at the Australasian Reporting Awards in 2010.
Design Team Leader at MINTER ELLISON
March 31, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Designed and implemented a new document template system within the business development CRM database. Led the implementation of a new recruitment campaign across all print and digital materials, including the corporate website. Delivered the first digital edition of Oil & Gas in Australia and New Zealand publication.
Visual Design Manager at BOX HILL INSTITUTE
October 31, 2019 - October 11, 2019
Implemented Box Hill Institute’s award-winning brand position “Skill Seekers” which won the AMI 2017 Awards for Marketing Excellence in the Education Category. Redesigned and launched short courses guide for the Centre for Adult Education (CAE) and implemented CAE’s updated brand position “Keep Growing”. Designed the 70th Anniversary event identity and collateral for CAE. Developed visual identities for the Institute’s commercial and retail services including childcare centre and cafe at Lilydale campus.
Senior Design Coordinator at LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
October 1, 2019 - Present
Implemented new visual identity and brand position “The Impact is Real”. Recruited and managed an effective team, fostering supportive culture during COVID-19 lockdowns and hybrid work. Assisted with division migration to Agile framework for marketing activities. Recruited a panel of freelance designers for overflow work. Participated as panel member for preferred supplier tender review and migrated all branded templates to an online print ordering platform.

Education

BS, Fine Arts – Graphic Design at University of Oregon, USA
September 2, 1991 - June 4, 1993

Qualifications

Continued education in copy editing, negotiation and persuasion, Procreate, project management, studio photography, web design
June 7, 1993 - August 14, 2025
Self initiated upskilling and ongoing professional development.

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Financial Services