Jimmy Patch is a creative director, illustrator and artist based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. With a career spanning over 20 years in the creative arts, Jimmy has delved into the world of theatrical performance, music and creative thinking, to settle finally in the design and animation industry. Jimmy had strong ties to the event and corporate industries having worked in this space for more than 16 years. Throughout the years Jimmy Patch has built a thriving business in Patch Creative Co. which provides a creative service offering to a broad range of clients in industries ranging from, but not limited to, consulting and facilitation, government departments, health, technology, not-for-profits, social impact, environmental impact and the entertainment industry. Patch Creative Co. has delivered on projects that have enabled groups to communicate more effectively through visual storytelling in the forms of illustration, animation, graphic recording and graphic design. Jimmy Patch has been fortunate to travel the world and work with a broad range of clients from the ABC to KPMG, ARUP to RMIT and Universal Music to Hamish and Andy. The projects Jimmy has taken on include animations that communicate complex messages simply, full scale graphic design of documentation, beer label design and murals covering entire stores. Jimmy has lit up the New Farm Park foreshore with his projections of Powerhouse Pets, covered the walls of the Brisbane Workday offices with two 7m x 3m hand painted murals and designed multiple podcast tiles for some incredible popular podcasts. In Jimmy’s accolades you will find two BADC awards, nominee for QLD Young Achiever, a committee member of the Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance, a speaker at Creative Mornings, Supanova and TAFE.

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Jimmy Patch is a creative director, illustrator and artist based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. With a career spanning over 20 years in the creative arts, Jimmy has delved into the world of theatrical performance, music and creative thinking, to settle finally in the design and animation industry. Jimmy had strong ties to the event and corporate industries having worked in this space for more than 16 years. Throughout the years Jimmy Patch has built a thriving business in Patch Creative Co. which provides a creative service offering to a broad range of clients in industries ranging from, but not limited to, consulting and facilitation, government departments, health, technology, not-for-profits, social impact, environmental impact and the entertainment industry. Patch Creative Co. has delivered on projects that have enabled groups to communicate more effectively through visual storytelling in the forms of illustration, animation, graphic recording and graphic design. Jimmy Patch has been fortunate to travel the world and work with a broad range of clients from the ABC to KPMG, ARUP to RMIT and Universal Music to Hamish and Andy. The projects Jimmy has taken on include animations that communicate complex messages simply, full scale graphic design of documentation, beer label design and murals covering entire stores. Jimmy has lit up the New Farm Park foreshore with his projections of Powerhouse Pets, covered the walls of the Brisbane Workday offices with two 7m x 3m hand painted murals and designed multiple podcast tiles for some incredible popular podcasts. In Jimmy’s accolades you will find two BADC awards, nominee for QLD Young Achiever, a committee member of the Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance, a speaker at Creative Mornings, Supanova and TAFE.

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Jimmy Patch is a creative director, illustrator and artist based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. With a career spanning over 20 years in the creative arts, Jimmy has delved into the world of theatrical performance, music and creative thinking, to settle finally in the design and animation industry. Jimmy had strong ties to the event and corporate industries having worked in this space for more than 16 years.

Throughout the years Jimmy Patch has built a thriving business in Patch Creative Co. which provides a creative service offering to a broad range of clients in industries ranging from, but not limited to, consulting and facilitation, government departments, health, technology, not-for-profits, social impact, environmental impact and the entertainment industry.

Patch Creative Co. has delivered on projects that have enabled groups to communicate more effectively through visual storytelling in the forms of illustration, animation, graphic recording and graphic design. Jimmy Patch has been fortunate to travel the world and work with a broad range of clients from the ABC to KPMG, ARUP to RMIT and Universal Music to Hamish and Andy. The projects Jimmy has taken on include animations that communicate complex messages simply, full scale graphic design of documentation, beer label design and murals covering entire stores.

Jimmy has lit up the New Farm Park foreshore with his projections of Powerhouse Pets, covered the walls of the Brisbane Workday offices with two 7m x 3m hand painted murals and designed multiple podcast tiles for some incredible popular podcasts.

In Jimmy’s accolades you will find two BADC awards, nominee for QLD Young Achiever, a committee member of the Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance, a speaker at Creative Mornings, Supanova and TAFE.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder/Creative Director at Patch Creative
January 1, 2013 - Present
Founded Patch Creative and led live events, illustration, animation, and overall creative direction. Managed client meetings, gathered briefs, established creative direction, and led a team of creatives to deliver commercial-quality assets. Responsibilities included storyboard development, script writing, character design, recording and animation, VO direction, music creation and sourcing, and workshops in digital illustration and visual thinking.
Founder/Creative/Content Producer at Big Innovation – Graphics & Content
January 1, 2012 - Present
Produced graphics and content for a range of clients, focusing on branding, visual storytelling, illustration, and live-event design. Built client relationships and contributed to business development and collaborative projects.
Safari Park Guide at Werribee Open Range Zoo
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Daily duties included morning preparation of buses, greeting and assisting guests, safety and capacity checks, presenting animal information in an engaging way, and adapting to guest or animal behavior while driving through the safari park.
English Teacher
January 1, 2010 - Present
Taught English to international students, addressing a diverse range of backgrounds and nationalities. Covered beginner to advanced levels, including grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Also incorporated city-touring elements as part of the learning experience.
Founder / Creative Director at Patch Creative
January 1, 2013 - Present
Founder and leader of Patch Creative, overseeing live event production, illustration, graphic recording, and animation. Responsible for client liaison, briefing, setting creative direction, and managing a team of creatives to deliver commercial assets for clients.
ESL Teacher at Self-employed / Language Education
January 1, 2010 - Present
Taught English to international students, covering levels from beginner to advanced; focused on grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing; included instructional trips and city tours as part of language immersion.
Music Programmer at Nightlife Music
January 1, 2013 - Present
Sourced music for a variety of lists and public performances, coordinated with record labels, and liaised with clients and artists; utilized online channels to stay current with industry news and software for music programming.

Education

Bachelor of Creative Industries at QUT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Contemporary Music at Southbank Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
CELTA Certificate at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Acting (3 Semesters) at USQ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Creative Industries at QUT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Contemporary Music at South Bank Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
CELTA Certificate at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Acting at USQ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Year 12 Senior Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
CELTA Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Year 12 Senior Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
CELTA Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Creative Industries
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Contemporary Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Acting
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Year 12 Senior Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality