Online portfolio _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hello! I’m a multidisciplinary creative director and designer with over 20 years of experience collaborating with global brands across the U.S. and Australia. I lead creative thinking from concept to final production, guiding teams through branding, digital design, photography and multi-media campaigns for action sports and lifestyle brands. Beyond client work, I co-founded a 15-person digital marketing agency, ran it successfully until its acquisition in 2023, and for the last few years have been teaching as an adjunct professor at Palomar College. I love building meaningful connections with students and sharing the insights and experience I’ve gained along the way.

Tali Foster-Snowdon

Online portfolio _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hello! I’m a multidisciplinary creative director and designer with over 20 years of experience collaborating with global brands across the U.S. and Australia. I lead creative thinking from concept to final production, guiding teams through branding, digital design, photography and multi-media campaigns for action sports and lifestyle brands. Beyond client work, I co-founded a 15-person digital marketing agency, ran it successfully until its acquisition in 2023, and for the last few years have been teaching as an adjunct professor at Palomar College. I love building meaningful connections with students and sharing the insights and experience I’ve gained along the way.

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Hello! I’m a multidisciplinary creative director and designer with over 20 years of experience collaborating with global brands across the U.S. and Australia. I lead creative thinking from concept to final production, guiding teams through branding, digital design, photography and multi-media campaigns for action sports and lifestyle brands.
Beyond client work, I co-founded a 15-person digital marketing agency, ran it successfully until its acquisition in 2023, and for the last few years have been teaching as an adjunct professor at Palomar College. I love building meaningful connections with students and sharing the insights and experience I’ve gained along the way.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Professor at Palomar College (San Marcos Campus)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Part-time lecturer teaching in-person and online Adobe Creative Suite courses, developing hands-on curriculum, and supporting Canvas-based online learning; fosters student creativity and industry-relevant skills.
Creative Director/Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Provide end-to-end creative direction and graphic design services for clients; lead branding, print and digital campaigns, and asset production across social, websites, and email.
Creative Director/Co-Owner at Social Supply Co.
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2023
Founded and grew the agency's Content Creation department to four full-time creatives; oversaw branding, photography, video production, and workflow processes; managed up to 15 staff; agency acquisition by Inspira Marketing.
Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director at Reef USA
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Led digital marketing asset creation including emails, website banners, social content, and large-scale retail displays; directed shoots and coordinated photographers; contributed to seasonal brand refreshes.
Freelance Graphic Designer at 121 Creative
May 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Remote freelance designer for Australian agencies and USA clients; produced brochures, retail displays, logos, website assets and merchandise.
Senior Graphic Designer at JSAcreative
April 1, 2006 - May 1, 2013
Branding and marketing services for Brisbane City Council, Queensland Government, Griffith University and others; managed large corporate documents and branding tasks.
Design Services Manager/Branding Consultant at The Brand Works
October 1, 2005 - April 1, 2006
Oversaw branding and marketing services; implemented studio procedures; revised corporate image and branding collateral.
Senior Graphic Designer at Brisbane City Council
March 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
Designed exhibitions, signage and promotional material for community events; worked with Museum of Brisbane on large walk-through displays.
Graphic Designer / Studio Manager at Artshak Design
September 1, 2003 - December 1, 2004
Varied design work, client quotes, meetings, invoicing, supplier communications; implemented workflow management systems and improved profitability.
Graphic Designer at Kwik Kopy Printing Australia
April 1, 2002 - September 1, 2003
In-house role for the largest Kwik Kopy print house in Queensland; collaborated with major clients and gained finishing process knowledge.
Graphic Design Intern at Redsuit Advertising
January 1, 2000 - April 1, 2002
Early career experience in graphic design and industry exposure.
Adjunct Professor at Palomar College
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teach in-person and online Adobe Creative Suite courses; create a hands-on, engaging learning environment; proficient in Canvas and online course delivery; teach beginner to advanced Photoshop and Illustrator.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Lead creative for client projects including branding, web design, print, photography, product styling, stop motion animation and illustration; manage projects and stay current with design trends to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Creative Director / Co-Owner at Social Supply Co.
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2023
Launched the agency’s Content Creation department, growing to a team of 4; oversaw graphic design, photography, and video production; managed output quality and monthly campaign strategies; led studio operations and staff up to 15; implemented workflow processes; agency acquired by Inspira Marketing in 2023.
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director at Reef USA
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Conceptualized and designed print and digital marketing campaigns; drove digital marketing initiatives; coordinated photographers, art-directed shoots, and delivered assets for emails, websites, banners, and social; contributed to retail display refreshes globally.
Design Services Manager / Branding Consultant at The Brand Works
October 1, 2005 - April 1, 2006
Oversee branding and marketing services; coordinate with clients and suppliers; implement new studio practices; revise corporate image and branding collateral.
Senior Graphic Designer / Branding Consultant at Brisbane City Council
March 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
Collaborated with Neighborhood Planning; designed exhibitions, signage and promotional material for community events; partnered with the Museum of Brisbane on large walk-through displays.

Education

Diploma of Graphic Design at Southbank Institute of Technology
January 1, 2001 - February 10, 2026
Certificate III in Photography at Southbank Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - February 10, 2026
Graphic Design Summer Program at Queensland College of Art; Griffith University
January 1, 1998 - February 10, 2026
Palomar Online Education Training (POET) at Palomar College
January 1, 2025 - February 11, 2026
Accessible Documents Certification at Utah State University
January 1, 2025 - February 11, 2026
Faculty Cultural Curriculum Teaching Institute (FCCTI) Workshop Series at Palomar College
January 1, 2025 - February 11, 2026
Diploma of Graphic Design at Southbank Institute of Technology
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Certificate III in Photography at Southbank Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Graphic Design Summer Program at Queensland College of Art; Griffith University
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

Palomar Online Education Training (POET)
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026
Accessible Documents certification
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026
Faculty Cultural Curriculum Teaching Institute (FCCTI) workshop series
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026
Palomar Online Education Training (POET)
January 1, 2025 - February 11, 2026
Accessible Documents Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 11, 2026
Faculty Cultural Curriculum Teaching Institute (FCCTI) Workshop Series
January 1, 2025 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Government, Retail