Sam Gowing is a highly experienced graphic designer and creative professional with over 29 years in the product design industry. Her expertise spans branding, packaging, print design, and visual communication, with advanced skills across Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office. With a strong background in product and project management, Sam has led the design and manufacturing of products from concept through to completion, specialising in the gift, homewares, accessories, and toy sectors. Her design practice extends across corporate infographics, presentation documents, social media content, point-of-sale materials, display design, and visual merchandising. In addition to her design work, Sam brings valuable administrative and organisational experience, having supported project managers within the archaeological sector. In this role, she developed OHS documentation, including SWMS, toolbox talks, and travel management plans, as well as internal procedures and policies. A multidisciplinary creative, Sam also maintains an active visual arts practice across painting, printmaking, and sculptural installation, and has experience coordinating and managing kids art workshops, as well as a regular teaching role at a local art school.

Sam Gowing

Sam Gowing is a highly experienced graphic designer and creative professional with over 29 years in the product design industry. Her expertise spans branding, packaging, print design, and visual communication, with advanced skills across Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office. With a strong background in product and project management, Sam has led the design and manufacturing of products from concept through to completion, specialising in the gift, homewares, accessories, and toy sectors. Her design practice extends across corporate infographics, presentation documents, social media content, point-of-sale materials, display design, and visual merchandising. In addition to her design work, Sam brings valuable administrative and organisational experience, having supported project managers within the archaeological sector. In this role, she developed OHS documentation, including SWMS, toolbox talks, and travel management plans, as well as internal procedures and policies. A multidisciplinary creative, Sam also maintains an active visual arts practice across painting, printmaking, and sculptural installation, and has experience coordinating and managing kids art workshops, as well as a regular teaching role at a local art school.

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Sam Gowing is a highly experienced graphic designer and creative professional with over 29 years in the product design industry. Her expertise spans branding, packaging, print design, and visual communication, with advanced skills across Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office.

With a strong background in product and project management, Sam has led the design and manufacturing of products from concept through to completion, specialising in the gift, homewares, accessories, and toy sectors. Her design practice extends across corporate infographics, presentation documents, social media content, point-of-sale materials, display design, and visual merchandising.

In addition to her design work, Sam brings valuable administrative and organisational experience, having supported project managers within the archaeological sector. In this role, she developed OHS documentation, including SWMS, toolbox talks, and travel management plans, as well as internal procedures and policies.

A multidisciplinary creative, Sam also maintains an active visual arts practice across painting, printmaking, and sculptural installation, and has experience coordinating and managing kids art workshops, as well as a regular teaching role at a local art school.

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Work Experience

Digital Imager, Graphic Designer, Product Manager at Skansen Giftware - Sydney and Melbourne
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
My claim to fame was designing the Beanie Kids, which became an infamous collectable.
Graohic Designer, Creative Project Manager at Moose Enterprise
April 14, 2026 - Present
Product Developer and Graphic Designer at Bissi Gifts
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Designed giftware and packaging, as well as stand design and sales sheets/POS
Self employed Graphic Designer at samism369
January 1, 2002 - Present
Freelancing to giftware, accessories and corporate clients. Specialising in product, packaging and infographics.
Community Cultural Development Studio Artist - Part time at Artful Dodgers studio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Working in a studio with disadvantaged adults, teaching printing, painting, drawing and computer design skills.
Product Design Manager at KELA Charms Pty Ltd
June 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018
Director at ToucanDoo
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Sublimation print company working with kindergartens for kids' art on plates and other products.
Art Teacher - Ppart time at Gold Coast Art School
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching 6-10 year olds, painting, drawing, sculpture, printing and other mediums
F45 Fitness Coach at F45 Burleigh Heads
August 1, 2021 - Present
Coaching members in techniques, requires fitness and public speaking.
Graphic Designer & Creative Project Manager at Skansen Giftware
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Giftware product and packaging design; range development and production coordination; finished, print-ready artwork.
Graphic Designer & Creative Project Manager at Moose Toys
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Managed multiple toy product projects from concept through to finished samples; product and packaging design; manufacturer liaison; sample development and approvals.
Product Development & Graphic Designer at Bissi Gifts
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Giftware product concepts and packaging design; print-ready artwork and production support.
Graphic Designer (Full-time) at KELA Charms Pty Ltd
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Designed hair accessory product ranges for wholesale distribution; product and packaging design; POS and wholesale print material; production-ready artwork.
Director (Sole Trader) at ToucanDoo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Founded and operated a sublimation printing business producing custom merchandise; artwork preparation and product design; production, ordering and quality control; packing, dispatch and logistics; day-to-day business operations.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at samism369
January 1, 2002 - Present
Self-employed graphic designer specialising in product and packaging design for the giftware industry. Product concepts and range development; packaging, dielines and production artwork; wholesale sales sheets, catalogues and POS; finished, press-ready files for manufacture.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Fine Arts at City Art Institute (COFA) University of NSW
January 1, 1990 - December 1, 1992
Arts Certificate, Visual Arts at Hornsby Tafe
January 1, 1987 - December 1, 1989
Bachelor of Visual Fine Art (BA) at City Art Institute, NSW
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990
Arts Certificate (Honours) at Hornsby TAFE, NSW
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Fine Arts
January 29, 1990 - December 1, 1992
Arts Certificate, Visual Arts
February 2, 1987 - December 1, 1989
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
January 1, 2014 - April 14, 2026
Certificate III in Fitness Training
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Certificate IV in Fitness Training
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Precision Nutrition: Exercise Nutrition Certificate
January 1, 2019 - April 14, 2026
CPR & First Aid Certification
January 1, 2025 - April 14, 2026
Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
White Card (Construction Safety)
January 1, 2023 - April 14, 2026
Aussie Wildlife Course
January 1, 2020 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Circular Economy presentation
    This is a page from a presentation for a circular economy, all infographics were tailored to the clients needs. graphicdesigner logo
    uniE621 Circular Economy presentation
    This is a page from a presentation for a circular economy, all infographics were tailored to the clients needs. graphicdesigner logo
    uniE621 Circular Economy infographics
    This is a page from a presentation for a circular economy, all infographics were tailored to the clients needs. graphicdesigner logo
    uniE621 Giftware Design - glassware and mugs
    Design graphics and slogans for glassware and ceramic product, as well as packaging and shipping displays
    uniE621 Bath and Beauty product ranges
    Designed packaging, labels, and concepts for a bath and beauty company graphicdesigner logo designer illustrator
    uniE621 KELA display and catalogue
    Designing display units and catalogues for a hair accessory company. graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Clipacharm - Catalogue design
    Kids hair accessory, designed product logo, packaging, catalogue, displays and all aspects of sales assisted tools. graphicdesigner branding logo
    uniE621 Branding storyboard
    Logo, branding board branding graphicdesigner logo
    uniE621 Website design for a psychologist
    Designed business card and flyer, as well as created website in WIX graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Book design and infographics designer
    Book layout and design, all infographics. graphicdesigner branding
    uniE621 Beanie Kids
    Original Designer for Beanie Kids Australia, design includes - logo, swing tag, bear designs for first 125 bears, this is an australian collectable. branding graphicdesigner designer logo
    uniE621 Giftware Product
    I have over 25 years as a product designer, designing product, packaging, POS, catalogues, trade fair layout and fit out. Products range from toys, glassware, ceramics, plush toys, games and novelty. graphicdesigner designer branding logo

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