I’m a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a deep passion for creative design and solid experience within the Retail Design, Greeting Card, and Gift Packaging industry. Currently employed at Henderson Greetings, a leading Australian publisher and distributor of greeting cards, gift packaging, and stationery. I specialise in creating trend-driven, visually engaging work that combines vibrant colours, bold patterns, and detailed illustrations. My expertise includes Typography, Vector Art, and Logo Design, with a solid foundation in traditional illustration. I enjoy blending modern design techniques with hand-drawn artistry to bring unique concepts to life!

Leah Hume

I’m a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a deep passion for creative design and solid experience within the Retail Design, Greeting Card, and Gift Packaging industry. Currently employed at Henderson Greetings, a leading Australian publisher and distributor of greeting cards, gift packaging, and stationery. I specialise in creating trend-driven, visually engaging work that combines vibrant colours, bold patterns, and detailed illustrations. My expertise includes Typography, Vector Art, and Logo Design, with a solid foundation in traditional illustration. I enjoy blending modern design techniques with hand-drawn artistry to bring unique concepts to life!

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I’m a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a deep passion for creative design and solid experience within the Retail Design, Greeting Card, and Gift Packaging industry. Currently employed at Henderson Greetings, a leading Australian publisher and distributor of greeting cards, gift packaging, and stationery. I specialise in creating trend-driven, visually engaging work that combines vibrant colours, bold patterns, and detailed illustrations. My expertise includes Typography, Vector Art, and Logo Design, with a solid foundation in traditional illustration. I enjoy blending modern design techniques with hand-drawn artistry to bring unique concepts to life!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Illustrator & Product Planner at Henders on Greetings
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Design greeting cards and gift packaging; create original illustrations and typography; adapt licensed artwork to fit product requirements; develop concepts for seasonal ranges (Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and other key retail occasions); design and adapt artwork for licensed brands in line with brand guidelines; develop marketing collateral; prepare treatment layers, mandatory product information and spec sheets; collaborate with design team to manage workload, provide creative briefs and feedback, conduct trend research and ideation; manage ongoing development of everyday greeting card ranges and lifecycle planning; negotiate licensing requirements and coordinate with suppliers.
Lead Artist at Leah Hume Creative
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Lead artist for product development of the Wall Arch Decal series and the Underwater Marine Life range; develop color palettes, trend directions and visual mockups; produce artwork from real-life photography using Procreate and Adobe Suite for apparel, giftware and packaging; collaborate with clients and stakeholders; contribute to brand identity; manage ad hoc design briefs; coordinate with production and marketing; develop branding assets for sister brands and collaborations (e.g., Fusion Safety Consultancy).
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Design Group Australia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design and develop greeting cards and gift packaging across a wide range of styles and occasions. Create original illustrations, typography and artwork concepts; adapt existing licensed artwork to suit product requirements. Develop concepts for seasonal product ranges and collaborate with the design team to manage workloads, review concepts and communicate ideas in team meetings. Prepare treatment layers, mandatory product information and specification sheets for production-ready artwork.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Leah Hume Creative
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design and develop greeting card and gift packaging across a wide range of styles and occasions. Create original illustrations, typography and artwork concepts, while adapting existing and licensed artwork to suit product requirements. Develop original concepts and designs for seasonal product ranges including Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day and other key retail occasions. Design and adapt artwork for licensed brands in line with brand guidelines. Develop marketing collateral including point-of-sale materials, flyers, banners, EDMs and other promotional assets. Prepare treatment layers, mandatory product information and product specification sheets for production-ready finished artwork. Collaborate with design team to manage workflow, review concepts and communicate ideas via team meetings.

Education

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design at Box Hill Institute
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Diploma of Illustration at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Certificate II in Visual Art at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design at Box Hill Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Diploma of Illustration at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Certificate IV in Visual Art at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology at Elizabeth Murdoch College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design at Box Hill Institute
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Diploma of Illustration at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Certificate IV in Visual Art at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology at Elisabeth Murdoch College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Diploma of Illustration
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Certificate II in Visual Art
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Certificate IV in Visual Art
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Diploma of Illustration
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Wholesale & Distribution