Creative and commercially focused design professional with experience across interior, homewares, textiles and graphic design. Strong background in trend forecasting, product development, ranging and liaising with buyers and factories to deliver print and product outcomes. Experienced in leading creative teams and managing design production workflows, with hands-on capability in graphic design and print-ready artwork. Confident in creative direction, technical collaboration and using AI to enhance design processes.

Kane Norman

Creative and commercially focused design professional with experience across interior, homewares, textiles and graphic design. Strong background in trend forecasting, product development, ranging and liaising with buyers and factories to deliver print and product outcomes. Experienced in leading creative teams and managing design production workflows, with hands-on capability in graphic design and print-ready artwork. Confident in creative direction, technical collaboration and using AI to enhance design processes.

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Creative and commercially focused design professional with experience across interior, homewares, textiles and graphic design. Strong background in trend forecasting, product development, ranging and liaising with buyers and factories to deliver print and product outcomes.

Experienced in leading creative teams and managing design production workflows, with hands-on capability in graphic design and print-ready artwork. Confident in creative direction, technical collaboration and using AI to enhance design processes.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Printly Screen Printers
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced and refined client-facing graphic designs for print production. Liaised with clients to interpret briefs, adjust artwork for print requirements, and ensure accurate delivery to screen printing workflows.
Creative Director at Mirtos Textiles
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Provided creative direction for textile collections, including concepting, design development and development support for sales and account relationships. Managed creative outputs, supported product development and ranging, and coordinated with stakeholders to align designs with market and technical requirements.
Design Manager at MOSS Enterprises
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Led a design team and managed end-to-end creative direction for product lines, including trend forecasting, product development, ranging and graphic design. Worked closely with buyers and suppliers, expanding technical knowledge and overseeing placement/yardage print workflows.
Homewares Designer at Target Australia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Created homewares yardage and placement prints for soft and hard home ranges. Conducted trend forecasting, supported product development, and liaised with buyers and suppliers to deliver print designs aligned to commercial needs.
Graphic Designer at Factory X Pty Ltd
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Designed yardage and placement prints and created advertising campaigns. Produced artwork suitable for production and coordinated placements to meet commercial requirements.
Freelance Designer at Kane Norman Graphic Design
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Provided freelance graphic design services including logo design, brochures, menus and website design. Worked on independent projects from concept through production-ready deliverables.
Freelance Product Development/Sales at Norman Creative
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Freelance product development and sales work, supporting creative direction, trend forecasting and development of product ranges. Created graphic design assets and collaborated with buyers to move designs from concept to implementation.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts (Interior Design) at RMIT University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Year 12 (VCE) at Edenhope College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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