Edward Nel

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I'm a professional creative with a strong work ethic and a passion for graphic design. I'm skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac and PC, with extensive experience in illustration and packaging design.

About

I’m a professional creative with a strong work ethic and a passion for graphic design. I’m skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac and PC, with extensive experience in illustration and packaging design.

I’m a dependable team player who remains composed under pressure, always striving for excellence in every project. In every role I’ve held, I give more than is expected.

  • 35 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Other

Work experience· 13 roles

Handyman / Property Maintenance · GR8 MoasOct 2023 – Feb 2024 · 5 mos

Performed property maintenance tasks for Kainga Ora sites, including power washing walkways, bin bays, and corridors; lawn mowing, edge trimming, and weed spraying.

Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator · Self-employed (Freelance)May 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

Designed logos, corporate presentations, and T-shirt screen printing for diverse clients. Built branding and design assets for a range of projects; collaborations include Creata Australia (McDonald’s Australia), Annabel Karmel Baby Tableware (UK), Timber by Terry, Brands4Kids, All Branded Promotions, and Property Maintenance Officer. Produced client-ready artwork and prepared files for production.

Senior Graphic Designer/Illustrator · Creata Australia Pty LtdFeb 2018 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs

Developed print-ready packaging artwork, in-store POS, EDMs, and web banners; produced artwork and packaging renders for licensed properties; contributed concepts, toy sketches, and logos for presentations; provided concept sketches for licensed promotional products worldwide for clients such as McDonald’s, Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Ryan’s World, Love Diana, Atmosfear, Chupa Chups, Kelloggs, Bic Pens.

Senior Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator · Creata Australia Pty LtdFeb 2014 – Jan 2018 · 4 yrs
Textile & Surface Designer, Artist, and Sales · kulsen kreative designsApr 2010 – Jan 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Freelance Textile Designer · T&J DesignsMar 2004 – Jan 2010 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Hand Illustrator/Conceptor · Creata Australia Pty LtdMar 2004 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos
Graphic Designer and Murals Designed and Painted · ejkdesignsJan 1997 – Jan 2004 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Education

Desktop Publishing Diploma · Computer Graphics College, Sydney2030 – 2026
Fine Arts Degree · TAFE NSW2030 – 2026
Business Catering Degree · TAFE NSW2030 – 2026

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