Hi, I’m Solana Payne, an Australian web designer living in France. I specialise in building premium WordPress websites for small businesses and service providers. My focus is simple: give you back your time. I design websites that look credible, load fast, and don’t need constant tinkering. If your current site feels a bit DIY, or you’re spending too long fixing tiny problems, that’s the stuff I resolve for you. I work on full custom builds, one-page sites, targeted support sessions, and ongoing care plans — whatever keeps your business running smoothly without the tech stress.…

Solana Payne

Hi, I’m Solana Payne, an Australian web designer living in France. I specialise in building premium WordPress websites for small businesses and service providers. My focus is simple: give you back your time. I design websites that look credible, load fast, and don’t need constant tinkering. If your current site feels a bit DIY, or you’re spending too long fixing tiny problems, that’s the stuff I resolve for you. I work on full custom builds, one-page sites, targeted support sessions, and ongoing care plans — whatever keeps your business running smoothly without the tech stress.…

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Hi, I’m Solana Payne, an Australian web designer living in France. I specialise in building premium WordPress websites for small businesses and service providers.

My focus is simple: give you back your time. I design websites that look credible, load fast, and don’t need constant tinkering. If your current site feels a bit DIY, or you’re spending too long fixing tiny problems, that’s the stuff I resolve for you.

I work on full custom builds, one-page sites, targeted support sessions, and ongoing care plans — whatever keeps your business running smoothly without the tech stress.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Editor at Spayne Studio Website Design & Tech Services
May 1, 2020 - November 25, 2025
Providing video editing services and website design/tech support for clients; Melbourne-based.
UX Researcher at Flexbox Digital
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
UX research for digital products and services.
Producer at Jorr Video Post Production
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Supported video production and post-production workflows.
Producer at Passion Pictures
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Freelance production support.
Social Media Manager at Movember Foundation
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Managed social media presence and campaigns.
Auxiliar at Comunidad de Madrid
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Auxiliary/administrative support.
Producer at Blacklist Productions
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Produced projects; managed production tasks.
Production Assistant at LIVESTAGE°
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Assisted production tasks.
Assistant Editor & Social Media Coordinator at Umbrella Media LLC
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Assistant editor and social media coordination.
Production Intern at Dreamthree TV
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Production internship.
Editor at Maha's Alternative Reality
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Editing projects in alternative reality contexts.
Videographer/Editor at Pine Fresh Media
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Videography and editing work.
Intern at UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
June 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005
International development internship.

Education

Graphic Design at Victoria University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Film and Television, Directing, Producing, Cinematography, Post- Production Editing at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education