Senior Graphic Designer and visual communications specialist with 20+ years’ experience across government, education and commercial sectors. I specialise in presentation design, branded templates, publications and digital/print communications—creating clear, user-friendly systems that help teams produce consistent, polished materials. I have extensive experience in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint template development, and I regularly take projects from brief and concept through stakeholder feedback, refinement and final delivery. I work comfortably both collaboratively and independently in remote environments, delivering accurate outcomes within tight timeframes.

Lauren Raciti

Senior Graphic Designer and visual communications specialist with 20+ years’ experience across government, education and commercial sectors. I specialise in presentation design, branded templates, publications and digital/print communications—creating clear, user-friendly systems that help teams produce consistent, polished materials. I have extensive experience in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint template development, and I regularly take projects from brief and concept through stakeholder feedback, refinement and final delivery. I work comfortably both collaboratively and independently in remote environments, delivering accurate outcomes within tight timeframes.

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Senior Graphic Designer and visual communications specialist with 20+ years’ experience across government, education and commercial sectors. I specialise in presentation design, branded templates, publications and digital/print communications—creating clear, user-friendly systems that help teams produce consistent, polished materials.

I have extensive experience in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint template development, and I regularly take projects from brief and concept through stakeholder feedback, refinement and final delivery. I work comfortably both collaboratively and independently in remote environments, delivering accurate outcomes within tight timeframes.

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Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer (Curriculum and Learning) at Department for Education, South Australia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Led the design and production of branded templates, presentations, publications and digital resources supporting education initiatives. Designed reusable PowerPoint templates and visual systems for consistent layouts, typography, colour and information hierarchy across departmental teams. Worked within established brand guidelines while adapting designs for different audiences and content needs. Collaborated with executives, curriculum specialists, subject matter experts and project teams to transform complex information into clear visual communications, while advising on layout, accessibility, typography and brand consistency. Managed 20+ concurrent projects, coordinating timelines, stakeholder feedback, approvals and production.
Lead Graphic Designer at Department for Education, South Australia – Curriculum and Learning
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Led the design and production of branded templates, presentations, publications, and digital resources supporting education initiatives across South Australia. Designed reusable PowerPoint templates and visual systems with consistent layouts, typography, colour, imagery, and information hierarchy aligned to established brand guidelines. Collaborated with executives, curriculum specialists, and subject matter experts to translate complex requirements into clear visual communications, including user-friendly templates for non-design staff. Managed 20+ concurrent projects, coordinating timelines, stakeholder feedback, approvals, production, and accessibility/brand consistency guidance to build in-house design capability and reduce outsourcing.
Graphic Designer (Curriculum Development) at Department for Education, South Australia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Designed educational resources, presentation materials and branded communications across multiple curriculum and departmental projects. Developed PowerPoint presentations and reusable templates aligned with departmental branding, creating visually structured layouts using typography, hierarchy and imagery. Collaborated with curriculum writers and stakeholders to convert detailed content into engaging and accessible visual communications. Prepared polished files for digital and print delivery while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining visual consistency across resource suites.
Graphic Designer at Department for Education, South Australia – Curriculum Development
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Designed educational resources, presentation materials, and branded communications across multiple curriculum and departmental projects. Developed PowerPoint presentations and reusable templates aligned to departmental branding and communication needs, using typography, hierarchy, imagery, and graphic elements to create clear and accessible visual structure. Collaborated with curriculum writers and stakeholders to transform detailed content into engaging visual communications while maintaining consistency across large suites of resources. Prepared accurate, polished files for digital and print delivery while meeting strict deadlines.
Founder and Creative Director at Luffit Design
January 1, 2009 - Present
Founded and lead a creative design studio delivering branding, visual communications, marketing collateral, publications, and digital content for government, local government, and private sector clients. Develop brand identities and visual systems, create presentation and template assets, and translate client briefs into clear and visually engaging communications. Manage the full project lifecycle including client briefing, concept development, design execution, stakeholder feedback, production, and final delivery. Work directly with clients to understand communication objectives, recommend creative approaches, and efficiently incorporate feedback while managing multiple deadlines and approvals.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic Design) at University of South Australia
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic Design) at University of South Australia
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional
January 1, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Writing Accessible, Plain English Content (Department for Education SA)
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2026
Working Effectively with Different Communication Styles (Department for Education SA)
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2026
Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work (LinkedIn Learning)
January 1, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Essential Skills in Adobe InDesign
January 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government