I'm Renée Gee, a design-focused Studio Manager with more than 25 years of experience across agency and client-side environments in Melbourne and Victoria. I love building high-performing studios, mentoring designers, and turning bold ideas into practical, on-brand results for print and digital campaigns. I've led teams on large-scale rollouts for brands like NAB, MLC, Coles, and L’Oréal CPD/LUXE, built studio handbooks and training programs, recruited and mentored staff, and introduced efficient workflows and tools. I stay current with technology and trends, foster a positive, collaborative environment, and always aim to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.…

Renée Gee

I'm Renée Gee, a design-focused Studio Manager with more than 25 years of experience across agency and client-side environments in Melbourne and Victoria. I love building high-performing studios, mentoring designers, and turning bold ideas into practical, on-brand results for print and digital campaigns. I've led teams on large-scale rollouts for brands like NAB, MLC, Coles, and L’Oréal CPD/LUXE, built studio handbooks and training programs, recruited and mentored staff, and introduced efficient workflows and tools. I stay current with technology and trends, foster a positive, collaborative environment, and always aim to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.…

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I’m Renée Gee, a design-focused Studio Manager with more than 25 years of experience across agency and client-side environments in Melbourne and Victoria. I love building high-performing studios, mentoring designers, and turning bold ideas into practical, on-brand results for print and digital campaigns.

I’ve led teams on large-scale rollouts for brands like NAB, MLC, Coles, and L’Oréal CPD/LUXE, built studio handbooks and training programs, recruited and mentored staff, and introduced efficient workflows and tools. I stay current with technology and trends, foster a positive, collaborative environment, and always aim to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.

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Work Experience

Studio Manager at Wellcom Worldwide
August 1, 2022 - Present
Lead studio operations delivering Amcal and Pharma catalogues, instore and marketing collateral; managed hybrid/office workflows and SIGMA/Print/Digital production.
Graphic Artist (Mat leave contract) at Coles
June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Provided remote catalogue design support during mat leave; contributed to the catalogue team.
Studio Manager at eg+ Worldwide (Clemenger Group)
March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Managed high-volume print and digital studio; oversaw traffic, designers and finished artists; led daily WIP meetings, pitch documents and client presentations; recruited studio staff and created training; participated in Clemenger BBDO mentor program; coached Adobe CS; part of leadership team.
Studio Manager at IG Design Group
August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Managed bespoke social expression product, greeting cards, gift wrap and licensed brands; led studio operations and production.
Owner at Double Happiness Design
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Web design, print, brand and finished art; served clients including Evermore Finance and United Petroleum POS; ran an independent design studio.
Creative Director ANZ at John Sands
March 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Design management and brand strategy; created, led and mentored teams; transformed design outputs for ANZ region.
Senior Packaging Designer at Kmart Australia Limited
October 1, 2012 - March 31, 2014
Package design for GM and Apparel; used ESKO 3D software; developed interactive visualisation.
Finished Artist (freelance) at DDB
October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2012
Worked on Telstra, Origin Energy, Jeans West; prepared pitch documents.
Designer at PTV Victoria Pty Ltd
July 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011
Tram, Train and Bus mapping and wayfinding; contributed to Melbourne public transport marketing collateral.
Finished Artist (freelance) at Paper Stone Scissor
March 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010
Provided finished art support for Alannah Hill, Peter Alexander, Only Magazine and Haworth.
Designer (freelance) at Coles
February 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009
Corporate sector; Marketing collateral, brand manuals and POS.
Finished Artist at RAFT Studio
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Domo Furniture, Mirvac, Mind Body Spirit Festival, ABC local radio.
Graphic Artist at CHE (Clemenger Harvie Edge) / Suncorp
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Produced product brochures, catalogues and press material; worked with Mazda, Country Road, Lincraft, Home Hardware, Australia Post, Bevilles and Portmans.
Graphic Artist at EuroRSCG Worldwide
May 1, 2002 - July 31, 2002
Contributed as graphic artist on Suncorp and Volvo CHE projects; prepared design assets for print/digital.

Education

Masters in Design Communication at Swinburne University Prahran
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Other