Graphic Designer/Finished Artist with 24 years of experience interpreting design briefs and producing artwork from concept to finished art for print, digital, and animated projects within established brand guidelines. Skilled in managing design workflows and delivering accurate, brand-aligned outcomes under tight deadlines. Highly proficient across Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 on both Mac and PC. Experienced across government, councils, corporate in-house studios, universities, agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, with a strong track record of attention to detail, accessibility compliance, and stakeholder communication.…

Karen Hohenhaus

Graphic Designer/Finished Artist with 24 years of experience interpreting design briefs and producing artwork from concept to finished art for print, digital, and animated projects within established brand guidelines. Skilled in managing design workflows and delivering accurate, brand-aligned outcomes under tight deadlines. Highly proficient across Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 on both Mac and PC. Experienced across government, councils, corporate in-house studios, universities, agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, with a strong track record of attention to detail, accessibility compliance, and stakeholder communication.…

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Graphic Designer/Finished Artist with 24 years of experience interpreting design briefs and producing artwork from concept to finished art for print, digital, and animated projects within established brand guidelines. Skilled in managing design workflows and delivering accurate, brand-aligned outcomes under tight deadlines.

Highly proficient across Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 on both Mac and PC. Experienced across government, councils, corporate in-house studios, universities, agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, with a strong track record of attention to detail, accessibility compliance, and stakeholder communication.

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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.
Graphic Designer (VPS4.2) - Digital, Design and Content Team at Homes Victoria
January 1, 2024 - Present
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. Create infographics, illustrations, tables and diagrams for printed material and digital assets. Produce After Effects animation (including renter relocation journey project), concept/animation and template development for an animated Victoria map introduction and video overlays, and animation for value hexigon diagrams for video overlay use. Create 2D/3D maps for precincts, annotate building plans/elevations for webtiles, and develop educational resource card concepts and packaging. Update and comply with Victorian Government accessibility guidelines; manage projects using Asana and stakeholder communication; maintain accurate filing and records; participate in daily WIPs, weekly creative services, and monthly digital/design meeting
Graphic Designer (freelance then fixed-term contract) at Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) / Metro Tunnel Project (MTP)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Worked across Victorian Big Build projects including Metro Tunnel, Regional Rail Revival, Melbourne Airport Rail and the Sunbury Line Upgrade. Manage disruption design collateral within the RPV Design Studio, including weekly campaign meetings with RPV Marketing, template development, contribution to MTIA Disruption Visual Guidelines, and creation of disruption campaigns and functional collateral (press advertisements, digital assets, animated social media tiles and shopper panels). Produce design, layout, amendments and finished art for printed and digital brochures, flyers, newsletters, fact sheets, posters and postcards. Create infographics, illustrations, diagrams, maps and charts. Develop concepts for community day events and associated collateral. Support PowerPoint presentation design and create accessible HTML files for the Big Build website. Participate in monthly disruptions designers and maps working groups and complete internal training courses (presentation and professiona
Graphic Designer (contract) at Swinburne University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Concepts, design, layout and finished art for course guides, brochures, reports, flyers, banners, signage, posters and digital assets. Conduct rebrand rollout including template set-up for InDesign/Word documents and PowerPoint presentations. Create concept, design, illustration and finished art for the Swinburne Abroad Office wall graphic. Build interactive PDF documents and forms.
Graphic Designer (contract via agency) at Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) - through Aquent
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Design, layout and finished art for community update flyers, fact sheets, brochures, press advertisements, postcards, posters, signs, forms and internal staff materials. Create and update maps and diagrams.
Graphic Designer (contract via design studio) at Loud & Clear – ANZ in-house
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Layout, infographics/icon illustration and finished art for the 2017 ANZ Annual Report, Remuneration Report, Annual Review and Corporate Governance Statement while working in-house at ANZ.
Graphic Designer (contract) at Australian Unity
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Design and layout for the Australian Unity Office Fund 2017 Annual Report and Entitlement Offer. Create concepts, design, layout and finished art for a conference banner, signage and promotional pamphlet. Deliver rebrand rollout for Lifeplan collateral including product disclosure statements, brochures, flyers, fact sheets, forms, online assets and PowerPoint presentations; set up Word and PowerPoint templates. Illustrate infographics, icons, charts and graphs, and design/layout for website banner and A5 flyer.
Graphic Designer (various roles/assignments across agency employers)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2016
Additional employment history includes a long list of agency and in-house studios and employers (e.g., multiple agencies and corporate studios) with responsibilities generally covering concepts, design, layout and finished art for print and digital assets, brand-aligned collateral, illustration (including infographics/diagrams/maps/charts), and template-based production to meet strict deadlines.

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, Healthcare, Retail
    Moondani Toombadool Centre Magazine
    • Concept • Design • Layout • Illustration • Finished art…
    RRR Geelong Times Double-page Spread
    • Design • Layout • Finished Art…
    9 Stages of Construction Towers Redevelopment – Education Resource
    • Concept • Design • Layout • Illustration…
    High Rise Renter Relocation Campaign
    • Layout • Infographic design • Poster template set-up • Finished art…
    2024 Rent Review – Renter supports tri-fold brochure
    • Concept • Design • Layout • Finished art…