Jimmy Patch

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Jimmy Patch is a creative director, illustrator and artist based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

About

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.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 7 roles

Music Programmer · Nightlife MusicJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

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.

Founder / Creative Director · Patch CreativeJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

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.

Founder/Creative Director · Patch CreativeJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

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 · Big Innovation – Graphics & ContentJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
ESL Teacher · Self-employed / Language EducationJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos
English TeacherJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos
Safari Park Guide · Werribee Open Range ZooJan 2010 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr

Education· 8

Bachelor of Creative Industries · QUT2030 – 2007
Diploma of Contemporary Music · Southbank Institute of Technology2030 – 2006
CELTA Certificate · University of Cambridge2030 – 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Acting (3 Semesters) · USQ2030 – 2004

Certifications and awards· 8

Year 12 Senior Certificate2030 – 2003
CELTA Certificate2030 – 2009
Year 12 Senior Certificate2030 – 2003
CELTA Certificate2030 – 2009

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