Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for turning ideas into engaging experiences. Since 2024 I’ve been the Creative Director for the Liberal Party of South Australia, overseeing print, web and digital creative across electorates. I’m hands-on but also the creative lead as we head toward election time. I also run Nishnish, a Adelaide-based design studio, and have led VFX production at Rising Sun Pictures and MPC Technicolor. My background spans concept development, team leadership, and budgeting across VR, XR, AR, web and traditional animation projects.…

Nigel Venning

Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for turning ideas into engaging experiences. Since 2024 I’ve been the Creative Director for the Liberal Party of South Australia, overseeing print, web and digital creative across electorates. I’m hands-on but also the creative lead as we head toward election time. I also run Nishnish, a Adelaide-based design studio, and have led VFX production at Rising Sun Pictures and MPC Technicolor. My background spans concept development, team leadership, and budgeting across VR, XR, AR, web and traditional animation projects.…

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Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for turning ideas into engaging experiences. Since 2024 I’ve been the Creative Director for the Liberal Party of South Australia, overseeing print, web and digital creative across electorates. I’m hands-on but also the creative lead as we head toward election time.

I also run Nishnish, a Adelaide-based design studio, and have led VFX production at Rising Sun Pictures and MPC Technicolor. My background spans concept development, team leadership, and budgeting across VR, XR, AR, web and traditional animation projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Liberal Party of South Australia
January 1, 2024 - November 15, 2025
Responsible for overseeing creative across print, web and digital for the Liberal Party in SA; acts as hands-on contributor and the creative lead for all electorates ahead of elections.
Owner / Creative Director at NishNish
January 1, 1999 - November 15, 2025
Runs NishNish, a small Adelaide design studio specializing in web & graphic design and development; oversees website design and development, marketing collateral, identity design and print management.
VFX Producer at Rising Sun Pictures
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Leads teams of artists for productions from major studios; manages project finances and acts as the client-facing liaison to studio clients.
VFX Producer at MPC Technicolor
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Producer at the world’s largest VFX company; wrangles cross-continental teams and manages the day-to-day operations and financials for projects including MGM and Disney.
Senior Producer at Monkeystack Creative
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Creative producer for experiences, animation and games; responsible for concept development, team management and financial oversight for VR, XR, AR, web and traditional animation projects.
Head of Creative at Peregrine Corp / OTR
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Head of Creative for South Australia’s largest privately owned company; directed POS, packaging, digital, livery, signage and campaigns across a large network of stores.
Director / Creative Director / Manager at P/A Hotel Gawler
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Owner/manager responsible for brand management and all creative aspects of the hotel, including local produce promotion.
Creative Director at Wildlime Media
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Led creative direction for a Cairns-based web and graphic design firm.
Owner/Creative Director at Nishnish
January 1, 1999 - November 15, 2025
Runs a design agency in Adelaide specialising in web & graphic design and development; oversees website design and development, marketing collateral, identity design, and print management.
Director / Creative Director / Manager at PA Hotel Gawler
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Owner and manager of the hotel; managed brand and all creative aspects including promotion of local produce and hospitality operations.
VFX Producer at Rising Sun Pictures
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Managed teams of artists for productions from Netflix, Disney and New Line Cinema; responsible for project budgets, scheduling and client liaison; acts as the client-facing point of contact for studio projects.
VFX Producer at MPC Technicolor
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Producer for the world’s largest VFX company; led day-to-day wrangling of teams across Adelaide, Bengaluru and London while managing financials and delivery for MGM and Disney projects.
Senior Producer / Creative Producer at Monkeystack
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Creative Producer blending concept development, team management and production oversight across VR, XR, AR, web and traditional animation projects.
Head of Creative at Peregrine Corp / OTR
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Head of Creative for OTR; directed design for 140+ convenience stores, overseeing POS, packaging, digital, signage and campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) at University of South Australia
November 6, 2024 - November 6, 2024

Qualifications

Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture (incomplete)
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Bachelor of Design [Industrial Design]
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Education, Financial Services, Government, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail

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