Hi, I’m Sally Cao, a Graphic Designer & Animator based in Canberra, Australia. I craft branding, illustration, and motion graphics for startups and creative projects. I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life with clean, colorful visuals. I’ve completed studies including Master of Accounting, Bachelor of Finance, and Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, and I’ve built a career spanning branding, illustration, and video editing for Gravity, Justify Designs, small businesses, and student organizations. I’m excited to collaborate on new projects that blend aesthetics with strategy.

Sally Cao

Hi, I’m Sally Cao, a Graphic Designer & Animator based in Canberra, Australia. I craft branding, illustration, and motion graphics for startups and creative projects. I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life with clean, colorful visuals. I’ve completed studies including Master of Accounting, Bachelor of Finance, and Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, and I’ve built a career spanning branding, illustration, and video editing for Gravity, Justify Designs, small businesses, and student organizations. I’m excited to collaborate on new projects that blend aesthetics with strategy.

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Hi, I’m Sally Cao, a Graphic Designer & Animator based in Canberra, Australia. I craft branding, illustration, and motion graphics for startups and creative projects. I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life with clean, colorful visuals.

I’ve completed studies including Master of Accounting, Bachelor of Finance, and Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, and I’ve built a career spanning branding, illustration, and video editing for Gravity, Justify Designs, small businesses, and student organizations. I’m excited to collaborate on new projects that blend aesthetics with strategy.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer
January 1, 2015 - Present
Create digital illustrations for book covers, music videos, and mangas based on narratives. Design digital posters, motion graphics, brochures for small startup businesses in food and medicine sectors. Develop videos and animations for weddings. Provide branding materials such as cards, Aframes, banners, and social media marketing content while ensuring all tasks are completed before deadlines.
Head Barista | Barista Manager of Marketing Department at Taobao, Weibo, Cafes
January 1, 2015 - Present
Prepare latte art including roses, tulips, rosettas, and swans. Handle orders and communicate with clients for bookings. Manage table arrangements for walk-ins and reservations. Work efficiently during busy rush hours, identify priorities, and ensure smooth operations while reducing errors. Design themed concert stage backgrounds within budget and prepare accurate P T boards. Complete posters and blackboards timely before meetings.
Student Association Member at SSP, Aussies, Ritual, Bookplate
December 31, 2016 - August 12, 2025

Education

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design at CIT
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Master of Accounting at Australian National University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Master of Accounting
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Bachelor of Finance
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Education, Software & Internet, Other