I am a senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience delivering design solutions across advertising, digital, and publishing. I have a keen aesthetic sense and a knack for turning words into visual stories that connect with audiences, guided by a solid understanding of market dynamics and trends. I aim to create work that not only looks great but also performs well across channels. I practice collaborative leadership and enjoy mentoring teams, coordinating with clients and developers, and solving design challenges with empathy. My career spans roles with DK Publishing (Penguin), Australia India Education (Australian Embassy in India), USG Boral, UKIP, and CII, where I built cohesive brand systems and accessible digital experiences in line with WCAG 2.1 AA and government design standards.…

Mini Dhawan

I am a senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience delivering design solutions across advertising, digital, and publishing. I have a keen aesthetic sense and a knack for turning words into visual stories that connect with audiences, guided by a solid understanding of market dynamics and trends. I aim to create work that not only looks great but also performs well across channels. I practice collaborative leadership and enjoy mentoring teams, coordinating with clients and developers, and solving design challenges with empathy. My career spans roles with DK Publishing (Penguin), Australia India Education (Australian Embassy in India), USG Boral, UKIP, and CII, where I built cohesive brand systems and accessible digital experiences in line with WCAG 2.1 AA and government design standards.…

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I am a senior graphic designer with over two decades of experience delivering design solutions across advertising, digital, and publishing. I have a keen aesthetic sense and a knack for turning words into visual stories that connect with audiences, guided by a solid understanding of market dynamics and trends. I aim to create work that not only looks great but also performs well across channels.

I practice collaborative leadership and enjoy mentoring teams, coordinating with clients and developers, and solving design challenges with empathy. My career spans roles with DK Publishing (Penguin), Australia India Education (Australian Embassy in India), USG Boral, UKIP, and CII, where I built cohesive brand systems and accessible digital experiences in line with WCAG 2.1 AA and government design standards.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Australian Digital Health Agency
January 6, 2025 - Present
Senior Graphic Designer at Department of Industry Science and Resource
October 9, 2023 - October 8, 2024
Senior Graphic Designer at Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA)
January 5, 2025 - Present
Provide expertise and technical knowledge in specialist area across a range of programs; conduct regular quality assurance of work area processes and manage identified risks; implement work plans, set tasks, priorities, and allocate resources; produce work requiring little or no revision; manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve agency goals; develop and support complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders; assist stakeholders through change.
Senior Graphic Designer at Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
October 9, 2023 - October 8, 2024
Work with relationship managers and stakeholders to create high-quality concepts and artwork for both print and digital channels; develop and manage stakeholder relationships; provide best practice design and technical production advice; proactively manage jobs from the ticketing system; ensure outputs align with strategic objectives and assist in brand maintenance and longer-term planning; coach and develop team capabilities.
Graphic and Digital Designer at Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
August 11, 2021 - October 6, 2023
Interpret design briefs and deliver concepts, graphic elements, and products for digital and print channels in line with AMSA branding guidelines; manage a team of graphic design freelancers and agencies; oversee print and merchandising orders across Australia; collaborate with Digital Service Design to deliver UI/UX designs, style guides, and images; assist with video/photography; maintain branding and style guidelines; publish and optimise digital content.
Digital & Creative Services Officer at Suburban Land Agency (ACT Government - SLA)
July 27, 2020 - March 15, 2021
Overseeing creative services for marketing; liaising with Graphic Designer and providing design feedback; coordinating design requests to meet deadlines; coordinating digital requests and feeding into content management for website updates, emailers, and external agencies; contributing to website refresh concepts and stakeholder consultation; procuring design/photography contractors; leading Annual Report design discussions.
Digital & Creative Services Officer at Suburban Land Agency (ACT Government - SLA)
March 16, 2021 - August 10, 2021
Overseeing creative services for marketing; liaising with Graphic Designer and providing design feedback; coordinating design requests to meet deadlines; coordinating digital requests and feeding into content management for website updates, emailers, and external agencies; contributing to website refresh concepts and stakeholder consultation; procuring design/photography contractors; leading Annual Report design discussions.
Graphic Designer at ACT Health - Culture Review Implementation Branch
January 17, 2020 - July 24, 2020
Responsible for creating a visual identity and style guidelines for the branch; designed reports, digital dashboards, frameworks, internet & intranet UI/UX designs; collaborated with online/design teams on campaigns.
Creative Services Officer / Graphic Designer at Suburban Land Agency (ACT Government - SLA)
March 28, 2018 - January 13, 2020
Overseeing creative services for marketing; liaising with Graphic Designer and providing design feedback; coordinating design requests to meet deadlines; coordinating digital requests and feeding into content management for website updates, emailers, and external agencies; contributing to website refresh concepts and stakeholder consultation; procuring design/photography contractors; leading Annual Report design discussions.
Graphic Designer at Canberra Weekly Magazine (Newstate Media Pty Ltd)
February 9, 2018 - March 27, 2018
Created advertisements for real estate clients and editorial ads; managed day-to-day job execution including last-minute checks and print-ready file preparation.
Creative Design Lead (Freelance) at Cybergraff (A Creative Digital Agency)
November 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Developed UI/UX for mobile and web; created brand identities; lead design and copy teams across ATL, BTL, and Digital; collaborated with clients from start to finish; built brand architecture; managed day-to-day studio operations.
Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Cybergraff (A Creative Digital Agency)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Freelance senior designer handling multiple client projects; contributed to branding, UI/UX, and cross-channel communication.
Designer at Dorling Kindersley (A Penguin Company) – Publishing House
January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2008
Worked in General Books Department designing and planning book projects; supervised production and liaised with editors and DTP staff; contributed to multiple illustrated titles.
Assistant Art Editor at Dorling Kindersley (A Penguin Company) – Publishing House
May 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Monitored and assisted with book design projects; supervised a team of designers; organized visual materials and liaised with editors and production.
Design Consultant at Dorling Kindersley (A Penguin Company) – Publishing House
January 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012
Contributed as a design consultant on project basis for various titles; coordinated with editors and production teams.
Visualiser at Q2A Solutions – Publishing House
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
High-end design of children books for UK/US clients; designed web layouts and posters; worked across Macintosh platform with QuarkXPress, InDesign, and accompanying tools.
Junior Art Director at Joint-Arms Communication (An Ad Agency)
March 15, 2003 - March 31, 2004
Supported art directing across campaigns; collaborated with copy teams to deliver integrated communications.
Trainee at Ogilvy & Mather (Ad Agency)
January 1, 2003 - February 28, 2003
Trainee in creative department, contributing to client briefs and campaign concepts.
Freelance Design Consultant at Kompower (Branding & Digital)
May 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Provided freelance design consultation across branding and digital projects.
Visualiser at Mercury Graphic Design
July 1, 2001 - February 28, 2002
Visualiser working on design layouts and production tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (4 years) at International College for Girls
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Specialisation in Applied Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts at International College for Girls, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
Advance Diploma in Multimedia at Arena Multimedia, Jaipur, India
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

Artist of the Year
January 1, 2001 - January 27, 2026
Achieved top honors at Rajasthan University throughout all four years of University.
Australian Government Baseline security clearance
November 25, 2023 - February 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Education, Consumer Goods, Government, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Professional Services

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