I’m a Portuguese/Brazilian multidisciplinary designer based in Australia, with over ten years experience across various industries. I love connecting with people from different backgrounds and in different industries, which helps me see design in new and exciting ways.

Sasha Bernardes

I’m a Portuguese/Brazilian multidisciplinary designer based in Australia, with over ten years experience across various industries. I love connecting with people from different backgrounds and in different industries, which helps me see design in new and exciting ways.

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I’m a Portuguese/Brazilian multidisciplinary designer based in Australia, with over ten years experience across various industries. I love connecting with people from different backgrounds and in different industries, which helps me see design in new and exciting ways.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Designer at City Beach
June 14, 2021 - July 4, 2025
As the Lead Designer managing a team of two, I oversaw all aspects of design for the company, both digitally and across 67 stores nationwide. I collaborated closely with department heads and the company’s Directors to align on design strategy and objectives. In addition, I worked directly with buyers to produce design assets for marketing campaigns on specific products. My role also involved working with the production team to ensure the highest standards of quality for materials and colours. My team primarily handled the digital design side, which included website assets, email campaigns, and social media platforms. In parallel, I focused on front-facing in-store marketing materials such as showcards, bulletins, A4 posters, sensormatic covers, carry bags, online postage boxes, gift cards, staff lanyards, store hoardings, billboards, window decals, shelf talkers, swing tags, packaging tape, e-signatures, and in-store POS screens. I also contributed to the design of the City Beach app and oversaw various other platforms and media required throughout the year. Additionally, I curated and managed photoshoots for specific campaigns and promotions, as well as approving artwork for third-party collaborations (e.g., McDonald’s promotions). My team and I were also responsible for the creative assets for our quarterly influencer events, including invitations, event signage, branded merchandise, and goodie bags.
Creative Lead at Culture Kings
January 1, 2025 - Present
As Creative Lead, mentored a two-designer team and ensured all output aligned with brand values. Collaborated with multiple teams to deliver cohesive content across digital, paid, social, EDMs, and billboards. Worked with retail to design in-store creatives for screens, signage, and POS. Led event design for invitations, signage, decals, menus, and photobooth assets. Partnered with major franchises on exclusive product launches (Disney, UFC, F1, Netflix, Halo, Crocs) while maintaining strict brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer - Contractor at Story Bridge Hotel
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelanced for six months, creating design assets for five distinct hotel sections. Produced DL table flyers, whiskey pamphlets, and dine-in menus, tailoring messaging to varied hospitality contexts.
Head Graphic Designer at Cricks Sunshine Coast
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Oversee design across six car brands, delivering print and digital assets including articles, pamphlets, billboards, car wraps, internal communications, and social content. Led events such as golf pro competitions to showcase new models and developed brand activations.
Graphic Designer - Full Time at Domino’s Pizza
March 26, 2018 - June 11, 2021
I started as a Digital Designer looking after emails, creating online campaigns and working closely with our external customer engagement platform to continuously understand our customers shopping behaviours. I then moved to Print Design after a year. Which included designing our in-store food menus, POS signage, mail pamphlets, A-frame signage for stores plus more. In my final year at Domino’s, I had the opportunity to shadow the Lead Designer during photo shoots. As my boss transitioned to a remote role, I took on full responsibility for overseeing and managing the shoots. This allowed me to learn more about the creative and art directive side within my industry.

Education

Bachelor of Design at Design College Australia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Diploma of Graphic Design at Griffith University, Queensland College of Art
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Diploma of Business at Southbank Institute of Technology
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Certificate III Hospitality at Brigidine College
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate II Business Communication
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Certificate III Hospitality
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Certificate II Business Communication
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services