I am currently looking for freelance graphic design projects outside of business hours, including weekends. I’m particularly interested in work that involves: • Layout design (brochures, reports, presentations) • Marketing collateral • Social media graphics My professional career as a Graphic Designer/Finished Artist for 24 years has provided me with excellent and demonstrated skills to interpret a design brief and develop artwork from concept to finished art for print, digital and animated projects within established brand guidelines. I have a high level of proficiency using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 applications on both Mac and PC platforms. The majority of my professional employment has been obtained through two leading Design Talent agencies, Aquent and Creative Recruiters. I have gained valuable and vast experience in working for state government departments, local councils, corporate in-house studios and marketing departments, universities, design studios, advertising agencies and not-for-profit organisations. My exposure to a wide variety of industries includes: transport, health care, education, finance, professional services, retail, architecture/interior design, property marketing, and performing arts. I have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet strict deadlines.

Karen Hohenhaus

I am currently looking for freelance graphic design projects outside of business hours, including weekends. I’m particularly interested in work that involves: • Layout design (brochures, reports, presentations) • Marketing collateral • Social media graphics My professional career as a Graphic Designer/Finished Artist for 24 years has provided me with excellent and demonstrated skills to interpret a design brief and develop artwork from concept to finished art for print, digital and animated projects within established brand guidelines. I have a high level of proficiency using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 applications on both Mac and PC platforms. The majority of my professional employment has been obtained through two leading Design Talent agencies, Aquent and Creative Recruiters. I have gained valuable and vast experience in working for state government departments, local councils, corporate in-house studios and marketing departments, universities, design studios, advertising agencies and not-for-profit organisations. My exposure to a wide variety of industries includes: transport, health care, education, finance, professional services, retail, architecture/interior design, property marketing, and performing arts. I have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet strict deadlines.

Available to hire

I am currently looking for freelance graphic design projects outside of business hours, including weekends.

I’m particularly interested in work that involves:
• Layout design (brochures, reports, presentations)
• Marketing collateral
• Social media graphics

My professional career as a Graphic Designer/Finished Artist for 24 years has provided me with excellent and demonstrated skills
to interpret a design brief and develop artwork from concept to finished art for print, digital and animated projects within established brand guidelines. I have a high level of proficiency using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 applications on both Mac and PC platforms.

The majority of my professional employment has been obtained through two leading Design Talent agencies, Aquent and Creative Recruiters. I have gained valuable and vast experience in working for state government departments, local councils, corporate in-house studios and marketing departments, universities, design studios, advertising agencies and not-for-profit organisations. My exposure to a wide variety of industries includes: transport, health care, education, finance, professional services, retail, architecture/interior design, property marketing, and performing arts.

I have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet strict deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Rail Projects Victoria (RPV)/Metro Tunnel Project (MTP)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Management of disruption design collateral within the RPV Design Studio; template development; contribution to MTIA Disruption Visual Guidelines; creation of disruption campaigns and collateral including press ads, digital assets and animated social media tiles; infographics, illustrations, diagrams and maps; PowerPoint presentations; accessible HTML for the Big Build website; MTIA maps and diagrams working groups.
Graphic Designer at Homes Vic
July 4, 2024 - Present
I am currently employed as a Graphic Designer (VPS4.2) in the Digital, Design and Content Team within the Communications and Engagement Branch. • Design, layout, amendments and finished art for printed and digital campaign, engagement, information and event collateral including flyers, pamphlets, fact sheets, community updates, posters, information boards, pop-up stand displays and web/social tiles. • Creation of infographics, illustrations, tables and diagramsfor printed material and digital assets. • After Effects animation for the High Rise Redevelopment renter relocation journey project and social assets. • Concepts, After Effects animation and template development for an animated Victoria map introduction and video overlays, incorporating the current rebrand.

Education

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Qualifications

Diploma of Arts – Graphic Design
February 6, 2017 - December 6, 2019

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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    • Layout • "How It Works' Illustration
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