Communication design graduate from Swinburne University of Technology with a passion for wrangling ideas, artsy touches and empathic design. Completed a one-year design internship at The Edison Agency supporting branding, packaging, and digital amplification initiatives, developing confidence in strategic thinking, cross-functional teamwork and studio-driven workflows. Passionate about experimenting, celebrating process and growing a wide repertoire of creative making. Eager to learn, tackle creative challenges, and contribute to projects and teams that cultivate meaningful creations. Aiming to continually expand my practice across branding, packaging, social media, and prototyping, while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver intentional, human-centered outcomes.

Alyssa Payad

Communication design graduate from Swinburne University of Technology with a passion for wrangling ideas, artsy touches and empathic design. Completed a one-year design internship at The Edison Agency supporting branding, packaging, and digital amplification initiatives, developing confidence in strategic thinking, cross-functional teamwork and studio-driven workflows. Passionate about experimenting, celebrating process and growing a wide repertoire of creative making. Eager to learn, tackle creative challenges, and contribute to projects and teams that cultivate meaningful creations. Aiming to continually expand my practice across branding, packaging, social media, and prototyping, while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver intentional, human-centered outcomes.

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Communication design graduate from Swinburne University of Technology with a passion for wrangling ideas, artsy touches and empathic design. Completed a one-year design internship at The Edison Agency supporting branding, packaging, and digital amplification initiatives, developing confidence in strategic thinking, cross-functional teamwork and studio-driven workflows.

Passionate about experimenting, celebrating process and growing a wide repertoire of creative making. Eager to learn, tackle creative challenges, and contribute to projects and teams that cultivate meaningful creations. Aiming to continually expand my practice across branding, packaging, social media, and prototyping, while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver intentional, human-centered outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Intern at The Edison Agency
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Supported branding, packaging and digital marketing projects across client and internal initiatives; designed social media assets and digital templates to streamline digital amplification; developed hands-on prototyping skills for packaging and 3D applications; led creative direction on selected internal initiatives; participated in client and team meetings to align design outputs with business objectives and values; reconfigured case studies and file archives for future-facing amplification and strategic reference; improved technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and adhered to file hygiene and production workflows under guidance from senior practitioners; utilized collaborative tools such as Miro and Streamtime to support workflow efficiency, team brainstorming and time management; adapted quickly to fast-paced retail demands during peak Christmas periods.
Retail Associate at Smiggle
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Assisted customers with product recommendations, upselling, and gift selection; operated POS systems and handled transactions; replenished stock and supported inventory organisation during high-volume sales; collaborated with team members to meet daily sales targets and performance goals.
Design Assistant at Schiavello
August 1, 2019 - August 7, 2019
• Assisted day-to-day activities in the Industrial Design Department • Supported 3D printing & prototyping processes for project development • Received preliminary experience with CAD and 3D drafting from senior designers • Rigorous document sorting and filing to support digital navigation and hygiene

Education

Bachelor of Communication Design (Honours) at Swinburne University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

First Class Honours
December 9, 2025 - December 9, 2025
Carbon Literacy Certificate
May 9, 2024 - May 9, 2024
Victorian Top Design Awards Winner & Exhibitor: Product Design
December 16, 2021 - July 10, 2022
Victorian Top Design Awards Winner & Exhibitor: Visual Communication
November 27, 2020 - July 11, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail