Hi, I'm Pene Grant-Taylor, a graphic and digital designer with extensive experience in illustration, photo retouching, and production management. I've worked across a variety of print and digital media projects, including newspapers, promotional materials, and digital signage. I enjoy embracing new technologies and challenges, combining creativity with technical know-how to deliver quality results. With a background in scientific illustration and medical technician training, I am comfortable working in both commercial and technical environments. I value thoroughness and adaptability and strive to meet creative briefs while producing work that stands out. Whether coordinating large projects or designing detailed artwork, I bring a skilled and never-defeated approach to every task.…

Pene Grant-Taylor

Hi, I'm Pene Grant-Taylor, a graphic and digital designer with extensive experience in illustration, photo retouching, and production management. I've worked across a variety of print and digital media projects, including newspapers, promotional materials, and digital signage. I enjoy embracing new technologies and challenges, combining creativity with technical know-how to deliver quality results. With a background in scientific illustration and medical technician training, I am comfortable working in both commercial and technical environments. I value thoroughness and adaptability and strive to meet creative briefs while producing work that stands out. Whether coordinating large projects or designing detailed artwork, I bring a skilled and never-defeated approach to every task.…

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Hi, I’m Pene Grant-Taylor, a graphic and digital designer with extensive experience in illustration, photo retouching, and production management. I’ve worked across a variety of print and digital media projects, including newspapers, promotional materials, and digital signage. I enjoy embracing new technologies and challenges, combining creativity with technical know-how to deliver quality results.

With a background in scientific illustration and medical technician training, I am comfortable working in both commercial and technical environments. I value thoroughness and adaptability and strive to meet creative briefs while producing work that stands out. Whether coordinating large projects or designing detailed artwork, I bring a skilled and never-defeated approach to every task.

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Freelance Social Media Management at Jim’s Hazardous Materials
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created initial setup for social media promotions to transition to ownership of the Australia brand.
Production Manager - Freelance at Emerald Regional News
May 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Co-ordinated production for layout, design, and production of newspapers and special projects. Managed flow of resources and editorial product, sourced additional images and graphics, created illustrations, researched and created specialised articles.
Production Manager - Freelance at Longreach Leader
October 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Co-ordinated production for layout, design, and production of newspapers and special projects. Managed flow of resources and editorial product, sourced additional images and graphics, created illustrations.
Freelance Graphic Designer at FLMP Digital Screens and various clients
January 1, 2001 - Present
Designed graphics, web design, digital advertising, and illustrations for digital signage in various public locations and for events and shows. Managed photo retouching, flyer and display design, children’s book design and layout, and provided graphic and computer advice services.
Creative Director and Production Manager Print Media at Early May Enterprises Pty. Ltd.
June 30, 2009 - July 21, 2025
Developed the EME brand with advertising, website, promotional materials including brochures, pamphlets, business cards, corporate documentation, packaging design, promotional videos, product photography, and direction. Contracted and managed printing processes and created artwork for machine embroidery collections.
Key Responsibilities - Graphic Design & Print Broking at No Time To Lose Pty Ltd
December 31, 2007 - July 21, 2025
Graphic design, concept development, layout, finished artwork. Liaised with production manager, sales consultant, and customers on creative briefs. Performed general production duties and reported to managing director.
Production Manager and Catalog Manager at Powerbox Australia
December 31, 2007 - July 21, 2025
Managed production and layout completion of company catalogues and advertisements. Commissioned printing and wrote editorials and advertorials as needed.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Automobile Magazine - The Car Dealer
December 31, 2002 - July 21, 2025
Set up design company to produce two weekly advertising magazines for the motoring industry. Commissioned hardware and software for design and production, developed processes and systems for production to PDF format, and prepared final production files for print companies.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer at BRANZ
December 31, 2001 - July 21, 2025
Managed production of all BRANZ publications, directed art, design and photography, contracted and managed freelancers, handled IT management for design unit Macintosh computers, designed and managed redesigns of flagship and review publications, print broking, and design services, and coordinated displays at trade shows including managing all design aspects of an international conference.
Art Director / Senior Designer at Institute of Environmental Health and Research
December 31, 1994 - July 21, 2025
Designed displays, brochures, and booklets. Developed style guide and presented seminars and workshops on it. Managed print broking and supervised freelance contractors. Maintained computer hardware and software for the institute.

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    paper Longreach Newspaper
    Newspaper servicing the Longreach community and surrounding areas. I changed the feel and look of the newspaper to a friendlier and easier to read weekly. design productionmanagement tightdeadline photoshop…
    paper Powerbox Product Catalogue
    Powerbox Australia specialises providing power convertors a wide range of industries throughout Australia and New Zealand. This project was to produce a 540 manual of their diverse range of products.Completed the task inside 5 months. Four month less than outside quotes. graphicdesigner photography photoediting illustrator…
    paper Highlands Leader - Regional Newspaper
    When family-run newspapers folded in the surrounding towns of Winton, Barcaldine and Blackall The Longreach Leader extended its reporting under the banner of The Highlands Leader. graphicdesigner illustrator…
    paper The Rural Leader
    A short run project. The Rural Leader was a brand newspaper, providing rural news in Queensland. Replacing the Newscorp CQ News and CQ Telegraph.…
    paper Emerald News - Regional Newspaper
    When The Highlands Leader closed a new newpaper took its place under the banner of The Emerald Regional News cover Central Highlands Queensland. The Emerald news produced a weekly newspaper of 34 pages on limited resources. I also researched and wrote articles to assist the Editing staff to meet the weekly publishing deadlines. Closed May 2022 due to restricted advertising. graphicdesigner writer photoshop…
    paper Photo Restoration and Editing
    Digitally repairing damaged or aged photographs to bring them closer to their original condition. photoshop photorestoration…
    paper FLMP Australia Trade Shows and Expo Guides
    Frontline Marketing & Promotions Australia Pty Ltd was commissioned to produce the official Show Guide to be distributed to every visitor to the Good Food & Wine Shows as well as Home, Renove and Build Expos. This included not only design layout of guides but creation of stall holders advertising placements. graphicdesigner illustrator…
    paper Digital Screen Advertising and Promotion
    First Line Marketing and Promotions Specialising in Digital Out-Of-Home Promotions with high impact shopper and commuter promotions. graphicdesigner illustrator videoeditor technicalcontrol…