I'm a versatile graphic designer and production specialist with extensive experience across print, digital, and signage. I've developed creative solutions for posters, magazines, websites, and corporate visuals, thriving in both technical and commercial environments. My career spans leadership roles such as Production Manager and Creative Director, with hands-on work in illustration, brand design, and social media campaigns. I'm adaptable, results-driven, and comfortable delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.

Pene Grant-Taylor

I'm a versatile graphic designer and production specialist with extensive experience across print, digital, and signage. I've developed creative solutions for posters, magazines, websites, and corporate visuals, thriving in both technical and commercial environments. My career spans leadership roles such as Production Manager and Creative Director, with hands-on work in illustration, brand design, and social media campaigns. I'm adaptable, results-driven, and comfortable delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.

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I’m a versatile graphic designer and production specialist with extensive experience across print, digital, and signage. I’ve developed creative solutions for posters, magazines, websites, and corporate visuals, thriving in both technical and commercial environments.

My career spans leadership roles such as Production Manager and Creative Director, with hands-on work in illustration, brand design, and social media campaigns. I’m adaptable, results-driven, and comfortable delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Jim's Hazardous Materials
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Freelance social media management: created initial setup for social promotions, wrote and produced reels and static renders; supported transition to ownership of Australia brand; Brisbane-based.
Graphic Designer at Infast Storage
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Designed promotional collateral to fit German supplier specifications; website design and build; created assembly manual and video; social media development.
Graphic Designer at Theodore Hotel
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
On-demand design: Flyers, posters, social media illustrations and menus.
Production Manager at Emerald Regional News
October 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Coordinate production for layout, design and production of newspapers and special projects; manage resources and editorial product; source images/graphics; create illustrations and house adverts; research specialised articles.
Production Manager & Designer at Longreach Leader
December 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
Coordinate production for layout, design and production of newspapers and other special projects; manage flow of resources and editorial product; source additional images, graphics and resources; create illustrations where necessary; house adverts.
Production Manager & Designer at Highlands Leader
August 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021
Coordinate production for layout, design and production of newspapers; manage flow of resources and editorial product; source additional images and graphics; create illustrations where necessary.
Production Manager & Designer at Callide Dawson Leader
August 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Coordinate production for layout, design and production of newspapers; manage resources and editorial product; source images/graphics; create illustrations.
Designer / Exhibitions Designer at Programs For Good Food and Wine Shows around Australia
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Programs and promotional materials for national food and wine shows (2009-2013); Home Show 2009-2013; Gold Coast Food and Wine Shows 2009-2013; Lifestyle and Health Show Gold Coast 2012.
Creative Director and Production Manager at Early May Enterprises Pty. Ltd.
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009
Develop EME brand with advertising and website development; manage promotional material; packaging; direct and produce publications; product photography; print production management.
Graphic Designer at No Time To Lose Pty Ltd
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Graphic design; concept development; layout; finished artwork; liaised with Production Manager, Sales Consultant and customers; general production duties.
Graphic Designer / Production at Powerbox Australia
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Managed the production and layout of the company’s 450-page catalogue; oversaw printing; wrote editorials and advertorials.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Various freelance design projects including automobile magazine development, education manuals, and advertising materials.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer at BRANZ
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001
Full-time production management for BRANZ publications; directing art, design and photography; contracting freelance staff; print broking; corporate displays; conference coordination.
Freelance / Illustrator at Institute of Environmental Health and Research
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994
Managing displays, brochures and booklets; illustration of scientific papers and patents; education and exhibition materials.
Art Director / Senior Designer at Institute of Environmental Health and Research
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994
Designing and developing style guides; coordinating displays and travel presentations; print broking; overseeing design unit.
Social Media Manager and Website Designer at Infast Storage
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Designed promotional collateral aligned with German supplier specs; built website; created assembly manual and video; supported social media development.
Graphic Designer / On-demand Designer at Theodore Hotel
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
On-demand flyers, posters, social media illustrations and menus.
Graphic Designer / Visual Designer at Programs For Good Food and Wine Shows Australia
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Design programs and promotional visuals for national shows including Food & Wine, Home Shows and Gold Coast events; contributed to website and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at 1st Avenue Productions
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Graphics for Caltex Australia, Coles, Strata Plan Australia; created pitch decks for Commonwealth Games partnership.
Graphic Designer at Institute of Environmental Health and Research
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994
Managed displays, brochures and booklets; illustration for scientific papers and patents; produced counterfeits of drug tabs for Police Drug Squad.
Social Media Manager / Freelance at Jim’s Hazardous Materials
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creating initial set-up for social media promotions, including writing and producing reels and static renders to promote Jim’s Hazardous Materials Brisbane and transition to ownership of the Australia brand.
Social Media Manager / Website Designer at Infast Storage
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Social media management and website design/build; design promotional collateral to German supplier specifications; create assembly manual and video; ongoing social media development.
Designer at Theodore Hotel
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
On-demand design work including flyers, posters, social media illustrations and menus.
Contract Designer / Exhibitions Technician at Programs For Good Food and Wine Shows
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Created graphics and visuals for food and wine shows across Australia (2009–2013) including Home Shows, Gold Coast shows, Lifestyle & Health Show; contributed to website and event visuals.
Creative Director & Production Manager at Early May Enterprises Pty. Ltd.
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009
Developed EME brand with advertising and website development; promoted promotional materials including brochures and corporate handouts.
Graphic Designer / Print Broking at No Time To Lose Pty Ltd
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Graphic design; concept development; layout; liaison with production manager, sales and customers; handling general production duties.
Production & Catalogue Layout at Powerbox Australia
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Managed 450-page catalogue production, advertising and catalogues; arranged printing; created presentation slides and pitches; wrote editorials when needed.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Automobile Magazine / The Car Dealer
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Set up design company to produce weekly advertising magazines for motoring industry; procured hardware/software; developed production processes to PDF for print.

Education

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Qualifications

Medical Technician Training
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other
    paper Digital Screen Advertising
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    paper The Rural Leader
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    paper Powerbox Catalogue (540pages)
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