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Hi, I’m Gia Espelita, a graphic designer and studio coordinator based in New Zealand. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and collaborating with artists and teams to bring exhibitions and publications to life. My work spans university galleries to cultural festivals, where I design visual identities, production materials, posters, catalogs, and digital assets. I’m passionate about storytelling through layout, typography, and coordinated production, and I love mentoring volunteers and coordinating events.…Hi, I’m Gia Espelita, a graphic designer and studio coordinator based in New Zealand. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and collaborating with artists and teams to bring exhibitions and publications to life. My work spans university galleries to cultural festivals, where I design visual identities, production materials, posters, catalogs, and digital assets. I’m passionate about storytelling through layout, typography, and coordinated production, and I love mentoring volunteers and coordinating events.

Gia Espelita

Graphic Designer, Designer, Studio Manager, +1

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Hi, I’m Gia Espelita, a graphic designer and studio coordinator based in New Zealand. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and collaborating with artists and teams to bring exhibitions and publications to life. My work spans university galleries to cultural festivals, where I design visual identities, production materials, posters, catalogs, and digital assets. I’m passionate about storytelling through layout, typography, and coordinated production, and I love mentoring volunteers and coordinating events.…Hi, I’m Gia Espelita, a graphic designer and studio coordinator based in New Zealand. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and collaborating with artists and teams to bring exhibitions and publications to life. My work spans university galleries to cultural festivals, where I design visual identities, production materials, posters, catalogs, and digital assets. I’m passionate about storytelling through layout, typography, and coordinated production, and I love mentoring volunteers and coordinating events.

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Hi, I’m Gia Espelita, a graphic designer and studio coordinator based in New Zealand. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and collaborating with artists and teams to bring exhibitions and publications to life.

My work spans university galleries to cultural festivals, where I design visual identities, production materials, posters, catalogs, and digital assets. I’m passionate about storytelling through layout, typography, and coordinated production, and I love mentoring volunteers and coordinating events.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Studio Coordinator at RDYST DY

August 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025

As Studio Coordinator and Graphic Designer, I produce exhibition collateral—labels, catalogues, billboards, posters, wayfinding, and promotional materials. I ensure professional presentation in collaboration with artists and the gallery team, manage deadlines, and help translate artistic concepts into clear visuals. I also contribute to the visual language of major projects and coordinate with project managers, events teams, and web developers.

Graphic Designer at Gusto Design

June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Worked on information-design-driven projects, developing visual identities and layouts for print and digital media, coordinating with project managers, events teams, and developers to deliver clear, accessible visuals. I helped co-design the Past Present Futures publication, documenting the Asian Aotearoa Arts programme.

Publication Designer at Asian Aotearoa Arts Hui

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Designed publication collateral for the Asian Aotearoa Arts Hui, including catalogs and promotional materials, and contributed to the book Past Present Futures.

Lead Designer at Exposure Exhibition 2024 (Massey University)

November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Led the design direction for the Exposure Exhibition 2024, creating a cohesive visual language for the event and related materials, including posters, wayfinding, brochures, and digital assets.

Producer’s Assistant at Asian Aotearoa Arts Hui

May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Assisted with festival logistics, liaised with artists and designers to plan events, and led a team of volunteers, managed social media assets and on-site communications.

Graphic Designer at New Zealand Portrait Gallery

October 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025

Designs graphic assets for programming and communications, supports print and digital publications, and collaborates with curators and staff to present works consistently across channels.