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

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.
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.
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.
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.

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