I am a freelance graphic designer excited to take on new opportunities and broaden my experience across industries beyond a traditional 9-5. I am highly attentive, driven to deliver dynamic and progressive outcomes, and I pride myself on strategic, critical, and creative thinking that helps my clients achieve bold, on-brand results. Outside of work my interests span the culinary world, hospitality, sport and fitness, beauty and skincare and entertainment. I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into compelling visuals and love exploring new mediums to keep my work fresh, innovative and dynamic.

Annika Lad

I am a freelance graphic designer excited to take on new opportunities and broaden my experience across industries beyond a traditional 9-5. I am highly attentive, driven to deliver dynamic and progressive outcomes, and I pride myself on strategic, critical, and creative thinking that helps my clients achieve bold, on-brand results. Outside of work my interests span the culinary world, hospitality, sport and fitness, beauty and skincare and entertainment. I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into compelling visuals and love exploring new mediums to keep my work fresh, innovative and dynamic.

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I am a freelance graphic designer excited to take on new opportunities and broaden my experience across industries beyond a traditional 9-5. I am highly attentive, driven to deliver dynamic and progressive outcomes, and I pride myself on strategic, critical, and creative thinking that helps my clients achieve bold, on-brand results.

Outside of work my interests span the culinary world, hospitality, sport and fitness, beauty and skincare and entertainment. I enjoy collaborating with clients to turn ideas into compelling visuals and love exploring new mediums to keep my work fresh, innovative and dynamic.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Hawthorn Football Club
September 1, 2024 - Present
Service all departments within the club to provide creative and marketing solutions; Maintain and enforce brand consistency across all platforms and communications; Lead the creative direction of major campaigns, producing high-quality and on-brand outcomes
Junior Graphic Designer at LUCAS Restaurants
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Create and update menu templates on a daily basis; Autonomously and collaboratively produce a range of print and digital assets for campaigns and events; Create and prepare finished artwork files to a high standard; Liaise with external suppliers, photographers and venue staff to complete design-related tasks
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Freelance
May 1, 2020 - Present
Focus on branding, identity design and custom illustrations; Communicate with clients directly to understand their design needs; Manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently; Produce a variety of print assets and digital content to a high standard; Create and prepare finished artwork for print production
Graphic Design Intern at Mind Film and Publishing
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Developed brand and marketing strategies; Created publication covers and images; Designed document templates

Education

Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) – Completed with Distinction at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026
12-week intensive program at AWARD School
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education