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I bring together creative thinking and analytical precision by building on a background in arts psychotherapy and a strong interest in how visual communication connects with people. I enjoy solving communication problems visually while maintaining a strong focus on meaning and attention to detail. I have formal training in graphic design and arts psychotherapy, and I work across graphic design, illustration, typography, and therapeutic resources. I am skilled with Adobe Creative Suite and committed to trauma-informed, inclusive language, fast turnaround, and branding that communicates clearly.…I bring together creative thinking and analytical precision by building on a background in arts psychotherapy and a strong interest in how visual communication connects with people. I enjoy solving communication problems visually while maintaining a strong focus on meaning and attention to detail. I have formal training in graphic design and arts psychotherapy, and I work across graphic design, illustration, typography, and therapeutic resources. I am skilled with Adobe Creative Suite and committed to trauma-informed, inclusive language, fast turnaround, and branding that communicates clearly.

Samm Starrs

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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I bring together creative thinking and analytical precision by building on a background in arts psychotherapy and a strong interest in how visual communication connects with people. I enjoy solving communication problems visually while maintaining a strong focus on meaning and attention to detail. I have formal training in graphic design and arts psychotherapy, and I work across graphic design, illustration, typography, and therapeutic resources. I am skilled with Adobe Creative Suite and committed to trauma-informed, inclusive language, fast turnaround, and branding that communicates clearly.…I bring together creative thinking and analytical precision by building on a background in arts psychotherapy and a strong interest in how visual communication connects with people. I enjoy solving communication problems visually while maintaining a strong focus on meaning and attention to detail. I have formal training in graphic design and arts psychotherapy, and I work across graphic design, illustration, typography, and therapeutic resources. I am skilled with Adobe Creative Suite and committed to trauma-informed, inclusive language, fast turnaround, and branding that communicates clearly.

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I bring together creative thinking and analytical precision by building on a background in arts psychotherapy and a strong interest in how visual communication connects with people. I enjoy solving communication problems visually while maintaining a strong focus on meaning and attention to detail.

I have formal training in graphic design and arts psychotherapy, and I work across graphic design, illustration, typography, and therapeutic resources. I am skilled with Adobe Creative Suite and committed to trauma-informed, inclusive language, fast turnaround, and branding that communicates clearly.

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Work Experience

Private Contractor at IMED Australia

October 1, 2017 - Present

Provide private contractor graphic design services for IMED Australia, including typography, print-ready designs, illustrations, branding collateral, and social media graphics. Projects emphasize trauma-informed and inclusive language, client styleguides, and precise terminology. Responsibilities include conceptualising therapeutic resources, delivering face and body art for events, and maintaining high standards under tight deadlines while leveraging Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects).

Founder & Designer at Creative Alchemist

January 1, 2020 - Present

Conceptualise and design therapeutic resources with close attention to typography and design principles; create illustrations and all graphic elements by hand and in Illustrator; deliver print-ready materials; manage branding, social media and marketing collateral; ensure trauma-informed language; collaborate with clients to identify needs; maintain creative excellence under pressure; strong time management and accuracy; experienced with Adobe Creative Suite.

Owner Operator at Facetastic

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2020

Designed face and body art for events; developed branding collateral and online graphics; managed client communications and project timelines; delivered high-quality visuals under tight schedules.