Available to hire
I’m a freelance Creative Lead / Design Director with 9+ years’ experience delivering commercially-driven design across brand, digital, UI/UX and integrated campaigns. I operate as a full-stack creative partner, bridging strategy, design and execution to lead end-to-end delivery across digital, print, social, eCommerce and experiential channels.
I’m focused on brand strategy, design systems, UI/UX and campaign performance, helping organisations improve creative output, conversion, engagement and operational efficiency. Available for freelance, contract and consulting leadership roles.
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Work Experience
Senior Designer at Kathmandu (KMD Brands) – Kathmandu, Rip Curl, OBOZ
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Delivered global campaign creative, digital design and UI/UX across retail, eCommerce and omnichannel platforms; executed integrated campaigns across APAC, EU and North America; designed across retail, digital, social, eCommerce and performance channels; art directed campaign and product photography; collaborated with global teams and agencies to deliver large-scale campaign rollouts; maintained and evolved brand systems and visual identity consistency; mentored designers and contributed to team capability and output quality.
Design Lead at The Brag Media / Vinyl Group
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026Lead creative direction, art direction and execution across a portfolio of global media and culture brands including Rolling Stone, Variety, Hypebeast, Mediaweek and Tone Deaf. Overseen end-to-end design output across editorial, digital, social and experiential projects; managed design teams; developed brand systems and driven creative strategy aligned with business goals.
Designer at CHEP Network / CHE Proximity
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Delivered creative for global clients across brand, campaign, digital and content design; translated briefs into high-quality design outputs; developed concepts for large-scale, multi-channel campaigns; presented work to stakeholders across global markets; collaborated across strategy, production and account teams; contributed to campaigns recognised by Cannes Lions, Caples Awards and LIA Awards; built foundational experience across brand identity, retail and digital design.
Designer at Hand to Hand Store
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Delivered creative for global clients within an award-winning agency environment; designed and executed integrated campaigns across digital, print and social; translated creative briefs into high-quality outputs; partnered with strategy, production and account teams to deliver multi-channel campaigns.
Senior Designer at Kathmandu (KMD Brands - Kathmandu, Rip Curl, OBOZ)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Delivered global campaign creative, digital design and UI/UX across retail, eCommerce and omnichannel platforms. • Delivered integrated campaigns across APAC, EU and North America markets • Executed design across retail, digital, social, eCommerce and performance channels • Art directed campaign and product photography • Collaborated with global teams and agencies to deliver large-scale campaign rollouts • Maintained and evolved brand systems and visual identity consistency • Mentored designers and contributed to team capability and output quality
Education
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Bachelor of Communication Design (Major: Digital Design)
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Diploma of Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Certificate IV in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Bachelor of Communication Design
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Diploma of Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Certificate IV in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Cannes Lions — Silver & Bronze (NRMA Safety Hub)
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Caples Awards — #2 Most Awarded Agency Globally (CHEP)
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Mumbrella Awards — Agency of the Year, Data-Driven Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026MFA Awards — Gold, Best Integrated Campaign (Amazon)
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026ISPO Award — NXT-Level BioDown Jacket (Kathmandu)
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods
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