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I’m Montana Agostino, but please call me Mon. I’m a Sydney-based brand, marketing, and visual communications professional with over a decade of experience shaping brand experiences.
Branding and graphic design are my bread and butter. Nothing brings me more joy than building unique, thoughtful, and impactful brands, then bringing that visual identity to life across every brand touchpoint to create a cohesive brand world.
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If you’re looking for specific expertise, please reach out. I’d love to share relevant projects and talk through how I bring brands to life.
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Language
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Work Experience
Founder and Creative Director at Piccolina Hunters Hill
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Led brand creation, strategic planning and marketing for a flagship hospitality concept; built a team of 18, launched catering and events as a revenue stream, and oversaw brand, financial operations and exit strategy for the venture.
Brand Manager and Senior Graphic Designer at Aurrum Group and Home Consortium
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Developed corporate brand identity and customer journey across early childhood and aged care offerings; prototyped and tested solutions; managed brand architecture and brand shoots; led stakeholder engagement.
Brand and Senior Graphic Designer at Spirit Publishing Pty Ltd
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Led a three-designer team and Studio Manager; managed seasonal collections from concept to print; digital workflow transformation of wholesale purchasing; collaborated with production and partners to drive revenue.
Marketing & Brand Specialist + Lead Graphic Designer at G8 Education Ltd
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Set graphic design direction across marketing channels; specialized in Early Education; supported rollout of 20 new childcare centres; built brand equity and managed environmental design, social, content and events.
Marketing and Brand Manager at Thrive Early Learning Centres
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Supported growth strategy through design, environmental design, social media, content, website, activations and lead generation; managed external agencies and revenue-focused campaigns.
Brand and Content Manager at Bon Sol Luxury Apartments
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Launched Bon Sol brand in Queensland; led content strategy and PR activations; defined luxury hospitality experience across touchpoints.
Senior Brand and Art Director at Seventh Street Ventures
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017Led brand strategies, omnichannel experiences, go-to-market initiatives; managed internal design team, photographers and external agencies; partnered with Julie Goodwin as Brand Ambassador for a boutique Early Education Centre concept.
Graphic Designer at American Greetings (John Sands, The Ink Group Publishers Pty Ltd)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Developed seasonal brand guidelines and collateral; ensured quality control of artwork; managed photography studio and assets for social, content and collateral deliverables.
Art Director and CX Lead at Black Line Retail
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Collaborated with principal and architects to deliver retail rollouts; built CX maps and journey maps to evaluate desirability, viability and feasibility; aligned stakeholders for commercial outcomes.
Brand, Marketing and Visual Communications at Montana Agostino Brand, Marketing and Visual Communications
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Led corporate value proposition across brands; delivered omnichannel brand experiences for the portfolio; supervised design and marketing work for internal and external stakeholders.
Graphic Designer at American Greetings (John Sands, The Ink Group Publishers Pty Ltd)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Lead Graphic Designer responsible for setting design direction and delivering across marketing channels; supported multiple brand guidelines and collateral development.
Senior Brand and Art Director at Seventh Street Ventures
January 1, 2019 - PresentLed brand and creative across portfolio brands; collaborated with leadership; managed internal design team and external agencies; supported boutique Early Education Centre concept with Brand Ambassador initiative.
Group Brand and Graphic Designer at Belong2
January 1, 2019 - PresentLed brand and creative across six sister brands; developed assets for print, digital, campaigns, social, presentations, and internal communications; ensured brand cohesion.
Founder and Creative Director at Piccolina Hunters Hill
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Launched flagship restaurant; led team of 18; built Catering and Events function; oversaw brand creation, marketing, and financial operations; exit planning and workflow optimization.
Brand Manager and Senior Graphic Designer at Spirit Publishing Pty Ltd
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Led a team of three graphic designers; managed seasonal collections from conception to print; digital transformation of wholesale purchasing; drove new revenue streams.
Education
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications at University of Technology Sydney
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012Net 101, Social Media and Digital Marketing Course at Net 101
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications at University of Technology Sydney
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026Social Media and Digital Marketing Course at Net 101, Sydney
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026Year 12 Higher School Certificate at Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026Qualifications
Nomination for 2012 HSC Design Major
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012First Place in Advanced English, Design and Technology
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Nomination for 2012 HSC Design Major
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012First Place in Advanced English, Design and Technology
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Industry Experience
Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
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