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Hi, I’m Kym Beaton, a passionate Graphic Designer and artist based in beautiful Byron Bay, Australia. With decades of experience in graphic design, art direction, and creative project management, I bring vision and precision to every project, from logos and branding to fine art and educational workshops. I enjoy collaborating with clients and suppliers to deliver high-quality, timely results.
In addition to my design career, I produce fine art paintings and have taught art classes for both adults and schools. My background encompasses leadership roles in both creative studios and print management, giving me a versatile and comprehensive approach to design and visual communication.
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Senior Graphic Designer at THREETHIRDS DESIGN
December 31, 2024 - August 21, 2025Designed logos, signage, advertising, apparel branding, labels, stickers, websites, and packaging. Managed design briefs from new clients and liaised with external suppliers, including quoting, printing, die cutting, weeding, app production, and delivering high-quality finished jobs on time.
Artist
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced fine art paintings, filmed a TV episode ‘Colour In Your Life’, contracted as an art teacher for Three Lakes Cultural Trust’s 'Art in Schools' program, founded local life drawing sessions, and taught adult art classes and workshops for local and international students.
Manager / Print Coordinator / Graphic Designer at PRINTIT
December 31, 2021 - August 21, 2025Managed staff, workflow, and print deadlines, created 12-month marketing campaigns, quoted, designed, printed and produced jobs, ordered and maintained paper stock and toner supplies, troubleshot printer issues, delegated and trained staff, and liaised with customers, technicians, representatives, and suppliers.
Arts Coordinator at WANAKA ARTS SOCIETY
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025Promoted yearly exhibitions via local media, print, and social media, promoted membership growth and benefits, introduced innovative ideas, attended committee meetings and exhibitions, and managed communications for social events.
Creative Director at I AM WOMAN ONLINE MAGAZINE
December 31, 2016 - August 21, 2025Designed layouts, sourced images, and produced a 140-page bi-monthly magazine to online standards. Worked within a small team and upheld strict business standards.
Creative Director / Founder / Editor / Designer at CENTRAL MAGAZINE
December 31, 2013 - August 21, 2025Conceived, copywrote, and designed the magazine and launch materials including banners, business cards, letterhead, media, sales kits, and websites. Managed freelance writers and content. Organized print quotes, managed workflow and production, and designed and laid out 80-page bi-monthly issues to press-ready standards.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various clients in Sydney and Wanaka, AUS/NZ
December 31, 2019 - August 21, 2025Provided graphic design services to a range of clients including publishing companies, advertising agencies, magazines, and design studios. Delivered work including magazine design, catalogues, advertising, and print materials.
Art Director at THE PUDDING FACTORY
December 31, 2000 - August 21, 2025Managed concept, page layout, production through to printed article of a wine/liquor industry sales magazine. Developed advertising campaigns and marketing materials, and organized photography shoots.
Studio Manager / Art Director at YAFFA PUBLISHING
December 31, 1999 - August 21, 2025Managed and recruited a department of nine designers and freelance staff, oversaw design consistency across 28 magazine titles, responsible for all consumer front covers, staff training, and liaison with editorial, publishing, and marketing.
Studio Manager / Art Director at REED BUSINESS INFORMATION PTY LIMITED
December 31, 1997 - August 21, 2025Project managed corporate identity, direct marketing materials, magazine design, exhibitions, sales presentations, and advertising concepts. Managed a creative services studio producing magazine marketing work and liaised with publishers, marketing, editors, and sales staff.
Acting Studio Manager at REED BUSINESS INFORMATION PTY LIMITED
December 31, 1994 - August 21, 2025Managed 25 staff and freelancers assigning projects by ability and deadlines. Liaised with publishers and sales reps to produce brochures and promotional materials.
Magazine Designer at REED BUSINESS INFORMATION PTY LIMITED
December 31, 1993 - August 21, 2025Designed magazine layouts.
Apprentice Compositor / Typesetter at KEEN PERMOFILM PTY LTD
December 31, 1991 - August 21, 2025Learned compositing and typesetting processes as an apprentice.
Education
Book Publishing Diploma (Editorial Module) at Whitireia Community Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Electronic Pre-press at Dynamic Graphics
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Microcomputer Technology Diploma at Computer Power Training Institute
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Graphic Design Certificate at Randwick Technical College NSW
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Compositor/Typesetter Certificate at Sydney Technical College NSW
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Qualifications
Book Publishing Diploma (Editorial Module)
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Electronic Pre-press Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Microcomputer Technology Diploma
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Graphic Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Compositor/Typesetter Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail
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