I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Wellington, with a Masters of Design from Massey University and hands-on experience across branding, print, illustration, motion, and social media. My practice is research-driven and shaped by cultural empathy, and I genuinely care about the people every project is made for.…

Preeti Sharma

I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Wellington, with a Masters of Design from Massey University and hands-on experience across branding, print, illustration, motion, and social media. My practice is research-driven and shaped by cultural empathy, and I genuinely care about the people every project is made for.…

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I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Wellington, with a Masters of Design from Massey University and hands-on experience across branding, print, illustration, motion, and social media. My practice is research-driven and shaped by cultural empathy, and I genuinely care about the people every project is made for.

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Security (Part-time) at Allied Security, Wellington Market, Bhencher, India
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Worked in a part-time security role while also supporting creative work. Responsibilities included maintaining safe premises and supporting a secure, friendly environment for people on site.
Freelance Graphic Designer (and Video/Design Support) at StrarJ a m Studio / Freelance (Wellington)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Provided design support on projects as a freelancer, contributing creative assets and design work aligned with client requirements. Worked with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and supported deliverables connected to graphic design and illustration needs.
Security - Casual Graphic Designer and Video Editor / Logo Designer at MIT WPU, Pune / Security role alongside postgrad study
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Handled a range of design and editing tasks while working in security on site. Managed access points and conducted site patrols to help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for staff and visitors. Worked across branding, print design, illustration, social media visuals, and video support, contributing to multiple fast-paced client briefs in a studio-style environment. Designed brand identity for a start-up project (e.g., Popcorn Media) and created logo concepts, color palettes, and adaptable graphic assets for client needs, with testing across different applications.
Allied Security / Market Benchers (Freelance / casual role) at Wellington Market Bancher, India
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Casual work in a security-adjacent context while supporting day-to-day operations in a public-facing environment. This role is mentioned alongside design freelancing, indicating concurrent experience working in both operational and creative settings.
Graphic Designer / Video Editor (Freelance) at Freelance (StrarJam, location noted as Wellington)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance design support focused on editorial and social content design, using illustration and graphic design skills to produce client-facing creative assets. Delivered work aligned to client needs, supporting multiple outputs such as posters and social media graphics.
Security - Casual Graphic Designer and Video Editor / Logo Designer at MIT WPU (volunteer + design work)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Worked alongside postgraduates while taking on a security casual role (managing access points, conducting site patrols, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for staff and visitors). In parallel, contributed design work across branding, print design, illustration, social media, and video, supporting a variety of client briefs in a fast-paced studio environment. Designed brand identity assets and created logo work (including minimal logo design for a travel brand), with color palette work and versatility testing across applications. Supported young people with disabilities through creative and performance-based events, contributing to event-related creative outputs.

Education

Masters of Design (postgraduate study) at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2026
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialization in Illustration, research-led postgraduate study culminating in Inner Canvas wellbeing journal) at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Master of Design at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Visual Arts at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Other

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