I am a multidisciplinary brand and creative strategist and designer based in regional NSW. With a background spanning organisational development, brand strategy and creative direction, I work at the intersection of insight and expression - helping businesses clarify what they stand for and communicate it with consistency and care. I have led projects across brand identity, content, digital and internal communications, and I am known for translating complex ideas into clear, human-centred messaging and visuals that people can actually use.

Talia Blankenberg

I am a multidisciplinary brand and creative strategist and designer based in regional NSW. With a background spanning organisational development, brand strategy and creative direction, I work at the intersection of insight and expression - helping businesses clarify what they stand for and communicate it with consistency and care. I have led projects across brand identity, content, digital and internal communications, and I am known for translating complex ideas into clear, human-centred messaging and visuals that people can actually use.

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I am a multidisciplinary brand and creative strategist and designer based in regional NSW. With a background spanning organisational development, brand strategy and creative direction, I work at the intersection of insight and expression - helping businesses clarify what they stand for and communicate it with consistency and care. I have led projects across brand identity, content, digital and internal communications, and I am known for translating complex ideas into clear, human-centred messaging and visuals that people can actually use.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand Designer and Creative Strategist at Found Regional Magazine
January 21, 2021 - Present
As the Art Director for Found Regional Magazine, I helped set up and manage the digital and creative direction for the first year of operation. My main areas of responsibility included digital strategy, creative strategy, brand identity, website design/build, magazine layout design, reproduction, and print production management.
Art Director (Freelance) at Found Regional Magazine
April 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Freelance design work on large-scale projects, focusing on branding, web design, wayfinding and signage. Also freelanced to a Learning & Development department to design training materials.
Graphic Designer at Freelance / Independent
June 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Graphic design and brand identity work, creating materials and assets across multiple client projects.
Career Break / Studying Certificate of Design at Sydney College, Sydney
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Maternity leave and study period for a Certificate of Design.
Operations Manager at Barclays Bank, London
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Lead on all learning, leadership and talent initiatives for the Operations and Technology division, including Global Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Skills Frameworks.
Freelance HR Consultant at Independent
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013
Working with small businesses on a variety of HR Projects, including: Designing and implementing an Internship Programme for a Social Media startup Developing socially conscious HR policies and procedures to support ambitious growth plans for a Foreign Exchange Broker Advising on procedural improvements in HR and recruitment for a technology startup to reduce high staff turnover

Education

BCom Industrial Psychology at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Certificate of Design
January 1, 2015 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Government, Healthcare