I’m a hardworking and dependable designer with a 20-year track record of meeting deadlines. I’m a self-taught Graphic Designer & Illustrator who’s been described as both refined and a reliable workhorse who does more when others expect less. I’m passionate about growing within a supportive team, delivering great work, and sharing a laugh along the way. In my free time I enjoy reading, walking, hanging with my dog, live music, DIY projects, art, sport, bargain hunting, and really good movies. My professional experience is broad and multi-disciplinary, and I’m always looking for new challenges. There is more to do, and I strive to get the best out of myself and my team while pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional results.

Justin Allison

I’m a hardworking and dependable designer with a 20-year track record of meeting deadlines. I’m a self-taught Graphic Designer & Illustrator who’s been described as both refined and a reliable workhorse who does more when others expect less. I’m passionate about growing within a supportive team, delivering great work, and sharing a laugh along the way. In my free time I enjoy reading, walking, hanging with my dog, live music, DIY projects, art, sport, bargain hunting, and really good movies. My professional experience is broad and multi-disciplinary, and I’m always looking for new challenges. There is more to do, and I strive to get the best out of myself and my team while pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional results.

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I’m a hardworking and dependable designer with a 20-year track record of meeting deadlines. I’m a self-taught Graphic Designer & Illustrator who’s been described as both refined and a reliable workhorse who does more when others expect less. I’m passionate about growing within a supportive team, delivering great work, and sharing a laugh along the way. In my free time I enjoy reading, walking, hanging with my dog, live music, DIY projects, art, sport, bargain hunting, and really good movies.

My professional experience is broad and multi-disciplinary, and I’m always looking for new challenges. There is more to do, and I strive to get the best out of myself and my team while pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Own Design Studio
April 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025
Logo creation and artwork for garments, posters, websites, business collateral and custom illustrations & caricatures. Work with clients across Australia and overseas. Includes collaboration with junior designers, mentoring, and liaising with national sports organisations.
Chief Designer at Stage II (St. Goliath, Sunnyville, Angry Minds, Urbanology & Deacon clothing brands)
November 30, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Deadline management; disciplined and motivated; office team collaboration; Kokoda training team work; liaised with national sports organisations; mentored colleagues and work experience students; representative of the St. Goliath brand in liaison with major organisations.
Front Office Manager at News Corp Australia Geelong Advertiser
August 31, 2006 - August 31, 2006
Staff management (up to 20 staff); hiring & training; shift rostering and payroll. Building maintenance officer responsibilities (phone systems, office machinery & CCTV) and customer & retail service.
Owner / Designer at Back and 4th Studio (formerly Cotton On Gameday)
September 1, 2002 - November 27, 2025
Lead design & spec work for major customers such as NRL, NRLW, AFL & AFLW; supporter on-field apparel & hard goods; major campaigns including NRL in Las Vegas, NRL & NRLW Magic Round, AFL Gather Round, AFLW Pride Round and finals ranges. Other major accounts include Rallee Club, Old Mates New York, Fanatics & Adidas.

Education

VCE at Geelong High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor of Fine Art (partial completion) at Federation University, Ballarat
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Certificate II in Art at Oxygen College, Geelong
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Thinka High Performance Program - Stage II Leadership Training at Stage II Leadership Training
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Bachelor of Fine Art (partial completion)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Certificate II in Art
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Thinka High Performance Program - Stage II Leadership Training
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other