I’m Kate Doherty, a multidisciplinary graphic designer with 10+ years of creative industry experience across global campaigns, e-commerce, retail, publishing, branding and packaging. I work across concept development and production-ready delivery for both Australian and international markets. I’ve recently designed campaign and retail marketing assets for Surf Hardware International, and previously contributed to educational publishing with Firefly Education, collaborating with authors and educators to bring Maths Trek to life. I’m fast, detail-focused and comfortable partnering with marketing, sales, production and e-commerce teams to consistently meet deadlines and brand standards.

Kate Doherty

I’m Kate Doherty, a multidisciplinary graphic designer with 10+ years of creative industry experience across global campaigns, e-commerce, retail, publishing, branding and packaging. I work across concept development and production-ready delivery for both Australian and international markets. I’ve recently designed campaign and retail marketing assets for Surf Hardware International, and previously contributed to educational publishing with Firefly Education, collaborating with authors and educators to bring Maths Trek to life. I’m fast, detail-focused and comfortable partnering with marketing, sales, production and e-commerce teams to consistently meet deadlines and brand standards.

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I’m Kate Doherty, a multidisciplinary graphic designer with 10+ years of creative industry experience across global campaigns, e-commerce, retail, publishing, branding and packaging. I work across concept development and production-ready delivery for both Australian and international markets.

I’ve recently designed campaign and retail marketing assets for Surf Hardware International, and previously contributed to educational publishing with Firefly Education, collaborating with authors and educators to bring Maths Trek to life. I’m fast, detail-focused and comfortable partnering with marketing, sales, production and e-commerce teams to consistently meet deadlines and brand standards.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Surf Hardware International
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develop creative campaigns across brands including FCS, Softech, Alvey, Gorilla and Kanulock, and design/adapt assets for web, e-commerce, EDM, paid advertising, social media, and retail for Australian and international markets. Produce large retail catalogues covering hundreds of products for global distribution. Create store signage, shopfront displays, billboards, point-of-sale materials, sales presenters and product education resources. Partner closely with marketing, sales, product, production and e-commerce teams and liaise with local/international print suppliers to prepare accurate, production-ready artwork. Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining consistency across established global brand systems.
Mid-weight Graphic Designer at Firefly Education
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed and typeset mathematics and literacy textbooks, workbooks and digital learning resources for Foundation to Year 6. Created illustrations, diagrams and charts to clarify concepts. Collaborated with authors, editors, teachers, mathematicians and internal departments to develop accessible layouts aligned with curriculum requirements, publishing standards and brand guidelines. Produced marketing materials including EDM, social media and web resources, and created packaging and promotional assets for educational consultants.
Mid-weight Graphic Designer at Toolakea Agency
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Created social media content including Reels and paid advertising for multiple client brands. Collaborated on creative strategies for paid and organic campaigns. Designed reports, documents, publications and digital assets with an emphasis on clarity and brand consistency. Managed multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously while adhering to established brand guidelines.

Education

Graphic Design Graduate at Billy Blue College of Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Fashion Design & Technology Graduate at TAFE East Coast
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Millinery Graduate at Melbourne Fashion Institute
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services