I’m highly adaptable, friendly, enjoy life and the company of other people. I naturally ‘get’ a lot of concepts, technologies and am capable of rapid skill learning and deployment. I taught myself the full Adobe suite of applications as well as Wordpress development and photography, including designing and building my own photographic studio for Product work. I have written both instructional and entertainment pieces for design magazines - I’m a natural, quick learner and adapt to new environments quickly, and without stress. Since 2013, I’ve been running my own design studio - Fondu - working with small/medium sized businesses. I moved interstate earlier this year and am seeking work to complement my ongoing freelancing. I believe I have a lot to offer; I hope I fit with what you’re looking for. I look forward to chatting.…

Matt Stanford

I’m highly adaptable, friendly, enjoy life and the company of other people. I naturally ‘get’ a lot of concepts, technologies and am capable of rapid skill learning and deployment. I taught myself the full Adobe suite of applications as well as Wordpress development and photography, including designing and building my own photographic studio for Product work. I have written both instructional and entertainment pieces for design magazines - I’m a natural, quick learner and adapt to new environments quickly, and without stress. Since 2013, I’ve been running my own design studio - Fondu - working with small/medium sized businesses. I moved interstate earlier this year and am seeking work to complement my ongoing freelancing. I believe I have a lot to offer; I hope I fit with what you’re looking for. I look forward to chatting.…

Available to hire

I’m highly adaptable, friendly, enjoy life and the company of other people.
I naturally ‘get’ a lot of concepts, technologies and am capable of rapid skill learning and deployment.
I taught myself the full Adobe suite of applications as well as Wordpress development and photography, including
designing and building my own photographic studio for Product work.
I have written both instructional and entertainment pieces for design
magazines - I’m a natural, quick learner and adapt to new environments quickly, and without stress.
Since 2013, I’ve been running my own design studio - Fondu - working with small/medium sized businesses.
I moved interstate earlier this year and am seeking work to complement my ongoing freelancing.
I believe I have a lot to offer; I hope I fit with what you’re looking for.
I look forward to chatting.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director/Senior Designer at Fondu Design Studio
January 1, 2014 - Present
Graphic Design. Brand/Identity development (naming, IP clearance, design). Product Photography and post-production. Print brokerage. Asset management. Packaging design. Website design and Wordpress development. Material production for social media, electronic promotion, EDM. Signage design.
Senior Designer/Manager at Willdeer
June 1, 2012 - July 1, 2014
Senior creative designer Facility manager ---- Creative graphic design work, client liaison, team management
Senior Designer at Primus Australia/Companion Brands
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Graphic Design for print, packaging, promotional material (print and electronic), Finished Art, Product Photography and Post-Processing. Worked closely with marketing department, videographer and other designers. Liaised with customer service re: instruction manuals etc and IT team for website resources.
Marketing Services Manager & Senior Designer at Master Distributors
September 1, 2007 - June 3, 2010
Brand development (naming, IP clearance, design of identity); packaging and promotional material design, signage design, website design. Provision of resources for product managers to implement PR work. Multimedia production and implementation on-site. Design work for charitable initiatives. Curation of on-site showroom and promotional material. Product photography.
Design Manager at Waterwerks Australia
January 1, 2001 - September 1, 2007
Product design and development. Packaging design. Brand design and stewardship. Graphic design for promotional material, product catalogues, packaging and instruction manuals. Marketing support and design for POS materials. Multimedia design, scripting, art direction, production. Website design and construction. Product photography.
Studio Manager & Finished Artist at Finger Graphics
January 1, 2000 - September 1, 2001
Graphic Design, finished art. Studio management.
Creative Director at Design Central Australia
August 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
Graphic Design, Brand Design, Multimedia Design and Development, Website Design
Senior Designer at Snap Printing Collingwood
September 1, 1996 - March 1, 2000
Graphic Design, pre-press, customer liaison
Finished Artist at Rooftops Colour Promotions
February 1, 1995 - October 1, 1996
Page layout, finished artwork

Education

Postgraduate Diploma of Graphic Design at RMIT
February 1, 2000 - November 1, 2002
Bachelor of Design (Industrial), Hons at RMIT
February 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Government, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution
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