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Caitlyn Nhu Nguyen is a Vietnamese communication designer and visual storyteller based in Naarm/Melbourne. Raised in Ho Chi Minh City, her practice blends Eastern and Western visual approaches to build identities, editorials, and cohesive brand narratives. She is passionate about creative strategy, accessibility, and collaborative art direction—translating ideas across print and digital mediums with strong attention to detail, time management, and a focus on inclusive visual communication.…Caitlyn Nhu Nguyen is a Vietnamese communication designer and visual storyteller based in Naarm/Melbourne. Raised in Ho Chi Minh City, her practice blends Eastern and Western visual approaches to build identities, editorials, and cohesive brand narratives. She is passionate about creative strategy, accessibility, and collaborative art direction—translating ideas across print and digital mediums with strong attention to detail, time management, and a focus on inclusive visual communication.

Caitlyn Nhu Nguyen

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Art Director

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Caitlyn Nhu Nguyen is a Vietnamese communication designer and visual storyteller based in Naarm/Melbourne. Raised in Ho Chi Minh City, her practice blends Eastern and Western visual approaches to build identities, editorials, and cohesive brand narratives. She is passionate about creative strategy, accessibility, and collaborative art direction—translating ideas across print and digital mediums with strong attention to detail, time management, and a focus on inclusive visual communication.…Caitlyn Nhu Nguyen is a Vietnamese communication designer and visual storyteller based in Naarm/Melbourne. Raised in Ho Chi Minh City, her practice blends Eastern and Western visual approaches to build identities, editorials, and cohesive brand narratives. She is passionate about creative strategy, accessibility, and collaborative art direction—translating ideas across print and digital mediums with strong attention to detail, time management, and a focus on inclusive visual communication.

Available to hire

Caitlyn Nhu Nguyen is a Vietnamese communication designer and visual storyteller based in Naarm/Melbourne. Raised in Ho Chi Minh City, her practice blends Eastern and Western visual approaches to build identities, editorials, and cohesive brand narratives.

She is passionate about creative strategy, accessibility, and collaborative art direction—translating ideas across print and digital mediums with strong attention to detail, time management, and a focus on inclusive visual communication.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Stop Motion Animation

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Postcard

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Editorial Illustration

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Vietnamese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at RMIT Catalyst Magazine (Melbourne, Australia)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Created artworks to communicate writers’ intentions and match each issue’s theme. Produced experimental, story-focused visuals reflecting Catalyst’s core values—student voice and creative expression—working closely with editors and independently with high autonomy and flexibility.

Social Media Manager & Designer at RMIT Funkadelics Dance Club (Melbourne, Australia)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Administered Funkadelics social media, including planning and reviewing the posting schedule and coordinating with the design & media team. Designed visuals for event promotion and supported messaging and videography when needed. Contributed to the success of major events, regular classes, and workshops, including involvement in visual direction and organization of a dance battle event and filming video content for classes and club events.

Designer at RMIT Catalyst Magazine

January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Create artworks that communicate the writer’s intention and fit in with the theme of each issue. The works are usually experimental, with high storytelling qualities, reflecting Catalyst’s core values as the voice of the students and creative expression. Working closely with editors and independently, with a high level of autonomy and flexibility.

Social Media Manager & Designer at RMIT Funkadelics Dance Club

January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Oversee the administration of social media; plan posting schedule; coordinate with the design & media team; design visuals for events promotion; assist with messaging and videography when needed. Contributed to the success of 3 major events, regular classes and collaborative workshops; involved in the organisation and visual direction of All in Motion: Open Style 3V3 Dance Battle.

Design Consultant at ActionAid International (Vietnam)

December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Provided design services to ActionAid upon request, creating both print and digital materials such as postcards, reports, and gift sets. Worked independently with high autonomy and flexibility to deliver communication assets aligned with project needs and timelines.

Design Consultant at ActionAid International in Vietnam

December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Provide design service to ActionAid upon request including both print and digital materials such as postcards, reports and gift sets. Working independently with a high level of autonomy and flexibility.

Junior Designer at Zam Agency (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) - Freelance/Remote

December 1, 2022 - Present

Responsible for client promotional items including social media posts and print merchandise. Executed and expanded on creative director briefs, producing design work that speaks to target audiences and reflects client brand image. Contributed to the creation and art direction of social media campaigns, with strong attention to detail and time management to meet deadlines. Notable achievements include being featured in Lürzer’s Archive (Issue 227), winning “Key Visual of the Year” at the Van Xuan Awards 2024, and rebranding The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City—doubling visitors.

Junior Designer at Zam Agency (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) - Remote/Freelance

December 1, 2022 - Present

Delivered client promotional items including social media posts and print merchandise. Executed and expanded on the creative director’s briefs to produce work that matches target audiences and reflects client brand image. Contributed to art direction for social media campaigns, with strong attention to detail and time management to meet deadlines. Selected works achieved industry recognition and included rebranding a museum that increased visitor numbers.

Junior Designer at Zam Agency

December 1, 2022 - Present

Responsible for clients’ promotional items including social media posts and print merchandise. Execute and expand on the creative director’s briefs, design works that speak to the target audience and reflect the client’s brand image. Contribute to the creation and art direction of social media campaigns. The work requires great attention to detail and time management to adhere to deadlines. Achievements include featured in Lürzer’s Archive Issue 227, winning ‘Key Visual of the Year’ for Van Xuan Awards 2024, and rebranding The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City which doubled visitors.

Designer & Creative Advisor at RMIT Event Drive (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Collaborated with RMIT Event Drive for their 10-year celebration project, responsible for art direction and creating prints and social media materials. Provided creative advice to the core team while helping organise charity booths and networking events. Achievements included raising 44,800,000 VND for an on-campus cat shelter and creating an accessible banner for visually impaired individuals.

Designer & Creative Advisor at RMIT Event Drive

September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

A collaboration with RMIT Event Drive for their 10-year celebration project, responsible for the event’s art direction, prints and social media materials, and giving creative advice. Working with core team to organise charity booths and networking events. Achievements include raising 44,800,000 VND for SGS Campus Cat and creating accessible banner for visually impaired individuals.