Hi, I'm Mike Henden. I have extensive experience as a graphic designer and production operator working in print and web design. I've developed and produced brand identities, corporate publications, newsletters, advertising campaigns, and websites for a wide range of clients. I have worked both as a freelancer and with larger design companies, advertising agencies, and publishing houses. I am proficient in a wide range of design and production applications including Adobe Creative Suite, and have full knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I enjoy working with Responsive Design methodology and have a good understanding of Macintosh hardware and networking. I take pride in my conscientious work habits and attention to detail. Examples of my work can bee seen at mhdesign.co.nz…

mike henden

Hi, I'm Mike Henden. I have extensive experience as a graphic designer and production operator working in print and web design. I've developed and produced brand identities, corporate publications, newsletters, advertising campaigns, and websites for a wide range of clients. I have worked both as a freelancer and with larger design companies, advertising agencies, and publishing houses. I am proficient in a wide range of design and production applications including Adobe Creative Suite, and have full knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I enjoy working with Responsive Design methodology and have a good understanding of Macintosh hardware and networking. I take pride in my conscientious work habits and attention to detail. Examples of my work can bee seen at mhdesign.co.nz…

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Hi, I’m Mike Henden. I have extensive experience as a graphic designer and production operator working in print and web design. I’ve developed and produced brand identities, corporate publications, newsletters, advertising campaigns, and websites for a wide range of clients. I have worked both as a freelancer and with larger design companies, advertising agencies, and publishing houses.

I am proficient in a wide range of design and production applications including Adobe Creative Suite, and have full knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I enjoy working with Responsive Design methodology and have a good understanding of Macintosh hardware and networking. I take pride in my conscientious work habits and attention to detail.

Examples of my work can bee seen at mhdesign.co.nz

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer / Production Operator at mhdesign (Mike Henden Design)
November 1, 1995 - July 2, 2025
Established mhdesign as a one-stop shop offering a complete range of brand and graphic design services to small business. Responsibilities included client service, production management, art direction, photography direction, graphic and website design, print, and website production.
Graphic Designer / Production Operator at Colorite Wellington Limited
July 1, 1995 - November 30, 1995
Responsible for graphic design of printed material, file preparation for output, technical advice for account management staff and clients, and overseeing and training of DTP production day shift.
Graphic Designer / Production Operator at Write Design Limited (Perception Communication Design Strategies)
March 1, 1995 - July 31, 1995
Responsible for graphic design and production of a wide range of printed material.
Graphic Designer at Exicom New Zealand Limited (Exicom International)
September 1, 1992 - March 31, 1995
Responsible for a wide range of material for international markets including full colour corporate publications, brochures, tradeshow stands and collateral design. Responsibilities included the creation and administration of a house style for external and internal publications, art direction, photography co-ordination and direction, and production management.
Art Director at Hippo Marketing Limited (Auckland)
May 1, 1989 - September 30, 1992
Responsible for the design and production of a wide range of printed material, client liaison and production co-ordination. Established a Macintosh-based system to improve workflow and artwork production services; became familiar with Macintosh hardware, operating system and graphic design software packages.
Freelance Graphic Artist at Sydney, Australia
October 1, 1988 - April 30, 1989
Responsible for design and production of camera-ready artwork for advertising agencies and graphic design studios.
Finished Artist (short-term contract) at Ruwald and Skinner Advertising (Sydney, Australia)
May 1, 1988 - October 31, 1988
Responsible for production of camera-ready artwork.
Finished Artist at Kirby Advertising (Auckland)
October 1, 1987 - March 31, 1988
Responsible for production of camera-ready artwork.
Graphic Designer / Finished Artist at Richtone Print Limited (Auckland)
June 1, 1987 - September 30, 1987
Responsible for design and production of camera-ready artwork.
Graphic Designer / Visualiser at Auckland Star Limited
May 1, 1985 - June 30, 1987
Responsible for design and rendering of advertisements for retail press advertising and advertising features.

Education

Graduate at Auckland Institute of Technology (now AUT)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Graduate at Auckland Technical Institute (now AUT)
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985

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Industry Experience

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

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