Hi, I’m Mary Rose Avent, a versatile designer with over 20 years of experience spanning digital, illustration, print, web, corporate branding and textiles. I’m energised by developing thoughtful, mission-driven design and bringing ideas to life alongside talented people who care about their communities. I thrive on crafting accessible, on-brand solutions for complex briefs, from government campaigns to children's illustrated storybooks, university research communications to consumer apparel projects. I craft impactful visual stories for projects with purpose - I look forward to connecting and bringing your design vision to life.…

Mary Rose Avent

Hi, I’m Mary Rose Avent, a versatile designer with over 20 years of experience spanning digital, illustration, print, web, corporate branding and textiles. I’m energised by developing thoughtful, mission-driven design and bringing ideas to life alongside talented people who care about their communities. I thrive on crafting accessible, on-brand solutions for complex briefs, from government campaigns to children's illustrated storybooks, university research communications to consumer apparel projects. I craft impactful visual stories for projects with purpose - I look forward to connecting and bringing your design vision to life.…

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Hi, I’m Mary Rose Avent, a versatile designer with over 20 years of experience spanning digital, illustration, print, web, corporate branding and textiles. I’m energised by developing thoughtful, mission-driven design and bringing ideas to life alongside talented people who care about their communities. I thrive on crafting accessible, on-brand solutions for complex briefs, from government campaigns to children’s illustrated storybooks, university research communications to consumer apparel projects.
I craft impactful visual stories for projects with purpose - I look forward to connecting and bringing your design vision to life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA/NDIS)
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Supporting the Marketing Communications team with creative, accessible and strictly on-brand design outputs for priority campaigns, national and local events, digital, social and printed assets. Design and humanisation of complex, high-quality, consistently branded Federal Government documents (Annual Reports and Corporate Plans). Brand asset development and management, including cataloguing and analysis of multi-channel social posts, corporate photography, icon and illustration libraries. Provided strategic, considered creative advice in a fast-paced government environment, collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, and ensured deadlines and accessibility/production standards were met.
Graphic Designer at Deakin University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Collaborated with the Deakin Research Marketing & Communications team to design high-quality collateral and experiences, provide design support and guidance to Research Institutes, Strategic Research Centres and Faculties, and deliver logos, brands, campaigns and web design aligned with research engagement and marketing goals.
Creative Director at Aviary Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Full-service graphic design studio specializing in branding, yardage design, illustration and trend forecasting. Led client work for Monash and Deakin Universities, financial services and apparel textile design, guiding creative direction from concept to execution.
Sessional Lecturer at RMIT
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Taught CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing) to fashion students, bridging creativity with technical precision.
Senior Graphic Designer at Stage II
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Graphic and textile design for ladieswear, menswear and kidswear markets. Specialized in yardage design and trend forecasting; led swimwear design for All About Eve.
Senior Designer at Roxy/Quiksilver
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Design of ladies’ apparel, placement print and yardage artwork. Brand/logo mark designs for global collections. Technical garment design of t-shirts, fleece and fashion tops.
Graphic Designer / Accessories Designer at Rip Curl
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Design of ladies’ apparel, yardage and placement artwork plus brand/logo mark designs. Bags and soft accessories design. Technical garment design of t-shirts, fashion tops and accessory categories.
Intern at Pentagram
September 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003
Intern for Michael Bierut; assisted on branding, environmental, way-finding and identity projects, gaining insight into world-class design processes.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate of Public Health at Deakin University
January 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing at Google
June 1, 2020 - November 20, 2025
Graphic Design at Federation University Australia
January 1, 2002 - November 20, 2025

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate of Public Health
January 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
June 1, 2020 - November 20, 2025
Graphic Design
January 1, 2002 - November 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods

Skills

Experience Level