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I have been designing lovely stuff for 40 years and still going strong. Branding, identity, corporate and editorial, you name it, I’ve done it for both print and the web. Drawing from my vast experience, I can provide the personalised service and attention to detail that so often makes the difference between great joy and great pain.
Above all my work is about ideas; ideas that engage with the people you want to reach.
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Work Experience
Art Director at Espresso Communications / InnovationAus
December 31, 2024 - August 20, 2025Led design and implementation of marketing collateral including analytics and research reports, digital graphics, and presentation decks. Redesigned and maintained InnovationAus.com and newsletter. Managed picture research for stories, uploaded podcasts and videos, and designed various campaigns including webinars and sponsored advertising. Conceptualised, designed, and produced the annual 80-page newspaper 'The Papers' in both print and digital formats. Developed event themes and graphics for the annual InnovationAus Awards for Excellence in the tech industry.
Senior Designer, Marketing, Digital and Communications at ActivateUTS
November 30, 2018 - August 20, 2025Designed and produced collateral and digital assets for marketing campaigns promoting events, bars, and sporting activities at UTS. Art directed and designed the ActivateUTS Annual Report, Student Elections, and Corporate Profile. Led design and rebranding of the function package for the Aerial Function Centre.
Senior Designer (Freelancer) at Nook Studios
April 30, 2018 - August 20, 2025Supported Transport for NSW in the presentation of the 2056 Transport Strategy by developing informative graphics, maps, and tables for public and industry engagement. Collaborated closely with planners to translate initiatives into clear visual content used on official plans and Future Transport’s website.
Art Director at The Chaser Quarterly
December 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025Conceived, designed, laid out, and produced a new 100-page satirical quarterly magazine. Managed art direction including design concept and production in close collaboration with the Editor in Chief and client team.
Sole Corporate Graphic Designer at UGL Limited Head Office
December 31, 2013 - August 20, 2025Handled all design and production of print and digital corporate communications. Developed corporate branding guidelines, brochures, profiles, case studies, advertising, posters, signage, and trade show materials. Extensively managed the UGL photo library and commissioned large-scale mural artwork for trade shows. Produced website banners, graphics, and touch-screen images.
Art Director at The Weekend Australian Magazine, News Ltd
June 30, 2011 - August 20, 2025Responsible for concept, design, and implementation of a 40-page weekly magazine, including page layouts, picture editing, photo shoot art direction, cover design, typography, and colour correction. Led the magazine redesign introducing refreshed typography, layouts, and photography use. Also designed the weekly cover for the Weekend Australian Review section.
Lecturer at Billy Blue College of Design
December 31, 2010 - August 20, 2025Taught courses in Design Fundamentals including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Graphic Pre-Press and Page Layout, and Introduction to Design using Illustrator.
Art Director at TIME Magazine & time.com
December 31, 2008 - August 20, 2025Managed all design, layout, photo editing, and graphics for local content and covers including arts, news, features, and photographic essays. Commissioned photographers and illustrators, produced maps and graphics, and collaborated with the New York office to produce online content and applications.
Art Director at Espresso Communications/InnovationAus
December 31, 2024 - August 20, 2025Designed and implemented marketing collateral including analytics and research reports, digital graphics, and presentation decks. Redesigned and maintained the InnovationAus.com website and newsletter. Managed picture research, podcast and video uploads, and designed campaigns for sponsored content such as webinars and advertising. Conceptualised, designed and produced ‘The Papers’ – an annual 80-page newspaper in print and digital formats. Created event themes and graphics for the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence, the annual tech industry awards.
Senior Designer, Marketing, Digital and Comms at ActivateUTS
November 30, 2018 - August 20, 2025Designed and produced collateral and digital assets for marketing campaigns promoting events, bars and sporting activities at UTS. Designed and art directed the ActivateUTS Annual Report, Student Elections and Corporate Profile. Designed and rebranded the new function package for Aerial Function Centre.
Senior Designer (Freelance) at Nook Studios
April 30, 2018 - August 20, 2025Supported Transport for NSW with content development for the 2056 Transport Strategy. Collaborated closely with planners to translate initiatives and concepts into informative graphics, maps, and tables for public and industry engagement, used in plans and on Future Transport’s website.
Art Director at The Chaser Quarterly
December 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025Conceptualised, designed, laid out and produced a 100-page quarterly satirical magazine. Worked closely with the Editor-in-Chief and the client, The Chaser Comedy Team, delivering creative direction across all aspects of magazine production.
Sole Corporate Graphic Designer at UGL Limited Head Office
December 31, 2013 - August 20, 2025Managed design and production of all print and digital corporate communications. Created updated branding materials including corporate brochures, profiles, reconciliation action plan, industry brochures, case studies, e-invitations, magazine advertising, posters, signage, train livery, and trade show graphics. Worked extensively with photo libraries and website graphics, including commissioning a large-scale wall mural for trade shows.
Art Director at The Weekend Australian Magazine, News Ltd
June 30, 2011 - August 20, 2025Responsible for concept, design, and implementation of a 40-page weekly magazine. Led page layout, picture editing, art direction of photo shoots, imaging, colour correction, cover concept and design, typography. Presented a redesign introducing a new look and feel with fresh typography, layouts, and photography, and produced weekly covers for the Review section.
Lecturer at Billy Blue College of Design
December 31, 2010 - August 20, 2025Taught courses including Design Fundamentals – Computer Skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Graphic Pre Press – Page Layout (InDesign), and Introduction to Design (Illustrator).
Art Director at TIME Magazine & time.com
December 31, 2008 - August 20, 2025Managed all design, layout, photo-editing and graphics for local content and covers including arts, news, features, and photographic essays. Worked from initial editorial briefs to commissioning photographers and illustrators, photo editing, producing maps and graphics. Coordinated with New York office for online content production.
Designer at The Vault
December 31, 1998 - August 20, 2025Graphic Artist at Benson Design, Glasgow, Scotland
December 31, 1994 - August 20, 2025Layout Artist at The Budapest Week, Budapest, Hungary
December 31, 1993 - August 20, 2025Finished Artist/Graphic Artist at Horniak & Canny, Sydney
December 31, 1989 - August 20, 2025Finished Artist at Ghart Studios, Willoughby, Sydney
December 31, 1987 - August 20, 2025Assistant Designer at Brand Management, North Sydney
December 31, 1985 - August 20, 2025Art Director at Espresso Communications/InnovationAus
December 31, 2024 - August 22, 2025Designed and implemented all marketing collateral including analytics and research reports, digital graphics, and presentation decks. Redesigned and maintained InnovationAus.com website and newsletter. Conducted picture research, uploaded podcasts and videos, and designed campaigns for sponsored content including webinars and advertising. Conceptualized, designed and produced ‘The Papers’ annual 80-page newspaper in print and digital formats. Created event theme and graphics for the annual tech industry 'InnovationAus Awards for Excellence'.
Senior Designer, Marketing, Digital and Comms at ActivateUTS
November 30, 2018 - August 22, 2025Designed and produced collateral and digital assets for marketing campaigns promoting events, bars, and sporting activities at UTS. Designed and art directed the ActivateUTS Annual Report, Student Elections and Corporate Profile. Designed and rebranded a new function package for Aerial Function Centre.
Senior Designer at Nook Studios
April 30, 2018 - August 22, 2025Freelanced in development of content supporting Transport for NSW’s 2056 Transport Strategy. Collaborated with planners to translate Future Transport initiatives into informative graphics, maps, and tables used in plans and on Future Transport’s website for public and industry engagement.
Art Director at The Chaser Quarterly
December 31, 2017 - August 22, 2025Conceptualized, designed, laid out, and produced a 100-page quarterly satirical magazine. Directed art and photo shoots including portraits, food, and reportage. Worked closely with editorial team to redesign and reinvigorate the magazine's style and presentation.
Sole Corporate Graphic Designer at UGL Limited Head Office
December 31, 2013 - August 22, 2025Responsible for design and production of all print and digital corporate communications. Created corporate branding guidelines, brochures, profiles, reports, advertisements, signage, train livery, trade shows, and website graphics. Managed photo library and commissioned a large wall mural for trade show illustrating UGL’s sectors and industries.
Art Director at The Weekend Australian Magazine, News Ltd
June 30, 2011 - August 22, 2025Concept, design, and implementation of a 40-page weekly magazine. Managed page layouts, picture editing, art direction of photo shoots, cover concepts, typography, and magazine redesign. Produced weekly covers for the Weekend Australian Review section.
Lecturer at Billy Blue College of Design
December 31, 2010 - August 22, 2025Taught courses in Design Fundamentals (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Graphic Pre-Press (InDesign), and Introduction to Design (Illustrator).
Art Director at TIME Magazine & time.com
December 31, 2008 - August 22, 2025Managed all local design, layout, photo-editing, and graphics for content and covers including arts, news, features, and photographic essays. Commissioned photographers and illustrators. Produced graphics and online content in tandem with New York office.
Designer at The Vault (Horniak & Canny)
December 31, 1998 - August 22, 2025Worked as designer from 1994 to 1998.
Graphic Artist at Benson Design, Glasgow, Scotland
December 31, 1993 - August 22, 2025Worked as graphic artist.
Layout Artist at The Budapest Week, Budapest, Hungary
December 31, 1994 - August 22, 2025Worked as layout artist.
Finished Artist/Graphic Artist at Horniak & Canny, Sydney
December 31, 1993 - August 22, 2025Worked as finished artist and graphic artist.
Finished Artist/Graphic Artist at PM Advertising, Sydney
December 31, 1989 - August 22, 2025Worked as finished artist and graphic artist.
Finished Artist at Ghart Studios, Willoughby, Sydney
December 31, 1987 - August 22, 2025Worked as finished artist.
Assistant Designer at Brand Management, North Sydney
December 31, 1985 - August 22, 2025Worked as assistant designer.
Studio Junior at Slattery Advertising, Kingsgrove
December 31, 1985 - August 22, 2025Worked as studio junior.
Education
UX Design & Research at Billy Blue College of Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Cross Disciplinary Art & Design, Masters (one semester) at COFA, NSW University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Certificate IV Training & Assessment at Hostec
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Introduction to Web Design, Flash and Dreamweaver at Enmore Tafe
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Certificate, Showcard and Ticketwriting at Sydney Technical College
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Diploma in Graphic Art at KVB Visual Concepts
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984UX Design & Research at Billy Blue College of Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Cross Disciplinary Art & Design, Masters (one semester) at COFA, NSW University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Certificate IV Training & Assessment at Hostec
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Introduction to Web Design, Flash and Dreamweaver at Enmore Tafe
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Certificate, Showcard and Ticketwriting at Sydney Technical College
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Diploma in Graphic Art at KVB Visual Concepts, Sydney
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984UX Design & Research at Billy Blue College of Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Masters, Cross Disciplinary Art & Design (one semester) at COFA, NSW University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Certificate IV Training & Assessment at Hostec
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Introduction to Web Design, Flash and Dreamweaver at Enmore TAFE
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Certificate, Showcard and Ticketwriting at Sydney Technical College
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Diploma in Graphic Art at KVB Visual Concepts, Sydney
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984High School at Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1983Qualifications
Certificate IV Training & Assessment
January 1, 2009 - August 20, 2025Certificate in Showcard and Ticketwriting
January 1, 1987 - August 20, 2025Certificate IV Training & Assessment
January 1, 2009 - August 20, 2025Certificate, Showcard and Ticketwriting
January 1, 1987 - August 20, 2025UX Design & Research
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Certificate IV Training & Assessment
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Introduction to Web Design, Flash and Dreamweaver
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Certificate, Showcard and Ticketwriting
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1987Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics
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