Hi, I'm Ian Gay, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a strong background in brand identity, print, and digital design. I've spent over two decades honing my skills in creative direction, art direction, and graphic design, working with a diverse range of clients from small businesses to larger brands across Australia and the UK. I enjoy turning concepts into polished designs and managing teams to produce consistent, high-quality work. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable working independently. My proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite combined with my methodical and detail-oriented approach ensures that projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Outside of design, I am deeply committed to community work, volunteering with and leading initiatives for the Disabled Surfers Association Australia.…

Ian Gay

Hi, I'm Ian Gay, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a strong background in brand identity, print, and digital design. I've spent over two decades honing my skills in creative direction, art direction, and graphic design, working with a diverse range of clients from small businesses to larger brands across Australia and the UK. I enjoy turning concepts into polished designs and managing teams to produce consistent, high-quality work. I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable working independently. My proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite combined with my methodical and detail-oriented approach ensures that projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Outside of design, I am deeply committed to community work, volunteering with and leading initiatives for the Disabled Surfers Association Australia.…

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Hi, I’m Ian Gay, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a strong background in brand identity, print, and digital design. I’ve spent over two decades honing my skills in creative direction, art direction, and graphic design, working with a diverse range of clients from small businesses to larger brands across Australia and the UK. I enjoy turning concepts into polished designs and managing teams to produce consistent, high-quality work.

I thrive in collaborative environments but am equally comfortable working independently. My proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite combined with my methodical and detail-oriented approach ensures that projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Outside of design, I am deeply committed to community work, volunteering with and leading initiatives for the Disabled Surfers Association Australia.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Ignite Design Creative
February 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance design and creative work for small to medium businesses across the Gold Coast and interstate, producing identity designs, brand roll-outs, promotional collateral, web design, and more. Also involves subcontracting work for Gold Coast brand and marketing studios.
Senior Graphic Designer at Pluvo Creative (formerly Brandhaus)
February 28, 2013 - July 18, 2025
Responsible for the design of various graphic design, brand, and digital projects across a wide range of clients while working closely with creative directors. Duties included implementing new brands and designs across products and media, creating brand guideline manuals, liaising with clients, coordinating with design teams, and preparing final files for print and web.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Design Blue
August 31, 2011 - July 18, 2025
Managed all creative, concept, and artwork in the studio for various companies across multiple mediums including press ads, packaging, websites, and brand elements. Implemented and maintained new brand guidelines for major clients. Managed studio workload and job flow and regularly liaised with clients and suppliers.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at R&B Creative Communication
December 31, 2008 - July 18, 2025
Designed and art directed a variety of graphic design projects across brand disciplines, created brand guidelines and style guides, liaised with clients and print suppliers, oversaw junior designers and artworkers, designed press ads, and prepared files for print and web.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Crowther-Blayne & Associates
June 30, 2006 - July 18, 2025
Responsible for design and art direction of national trade publications and association awards programmes, created client-specific designs, set up master templates, designed advertisements, prepared print files, checked press proofs, and managed day-to-day studio operations.
Graphic Designer at PEP Central
May 31, 2003 - July 18, 2025
Produced promotional and advertising material for regional motoring publications and national marketing campaigns, handled client liaison, job conceptualization, artwork, file preparation for print, and managed jobs at satellite studio.
Senior Graphic Designer / Mac Artworker at Kampress Printers / MKG Typesetting
December 31, 2002 - July 18, 2025
Prepared designs and artwork for print and publishing to tight deadlines, managed day-to-day studio and Mac system operations.
Mac Artworker at Star Newspapers Group
December 31, 1993 - July 18, 2025
Prepared artwork for adverts and editorial features using Mac systems and traditional cut-and-paste methods.
Graphic Designer / Artworker at The Magus Consultancy Limited
December 31, 1992 - July 18, 2025
Produced designs and artwork for corporate identity, advertising, brochures, leaflets, packaging, and worked closely with photographers and production teams, transitioning from traditional methods to Mac systems.

Education

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Qualifications

BA (Hons) Design (Packaging)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
HND Visual Communication
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
HNC Visual Communication
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986
Senior First Aid Certificate with Advanced Resuscitation – St John Ambulance Australia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods
    uniE621 The Chai Stand Identity & Packaging Design
    Steve and Bronnie Manolas launched The Chai Stand to sell their unique range of hand crafted and blended teas and spices. The mandala inspired identity drew inspiration from the rich colours of India along with the visually intricate patterns often seen in Indian architecture and fabrics. Their range of teas and spices are available in numerous boutique and small specialists stores around the Gold Coast and online. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Titan Mobility Concepts Identity & Website
    Identity and website design for Titan Mobility Concepts - the brain child of para-Olympian Curtis Palmer who wanted to re-imagine the way sports and recreational wheelchairs are marketed. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Freedom at the Beach
    Identity design for a unique development of stand alone homes in the heart of Coolangatta on the Gold Coast.…
    uniE621 Outer Ink Identity & Website
    New to the Gold Coast in 2023 laser tattoo removal technicians Tim and Shirley required a new business name, identity and website. Ignite worked closely with them to develop the Outer Ink brand and has since helped in the development of their packaged Aloe Vera range. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Kingscliff Surf Shop Identity & Website
    Kingscliff Surf Shop approached Ignite to initially redesign their website to increase their online presence and help them compete against the new Rip Curl store that had opened nearby. The project evolved in to a full identity redesign delivering both a major brand logo featuring bold retro type along with a secondary logo in a more fun, hand rendered flowing script. The secondary logo then flowed on to designs for branded products including t-shirts, tote bags and hats. https://www.twine.net/signin…