I'm Melissa Elliott, a freelance graphic designer based in Auckland, New Zealand. I specialize in brand identity, marketing materials, packaging, and print and digital design for small businesses. I partner closely with clients to create cohesive brands with a clear voice and practical guidelines. My work blends strong visual storytelling with attention to detail, delivering consistent results across print and digital platforms.…

Melissa Elliott

I'm Melissa Elliott, a freelance graphic designer based in Auckland, New Zealand. I specialize in brand identity, marketing materials, packaging, and print and digital design for small businesses. I partner closely with clients to create cohesive brands with a clear voice and practical guidelines. My work blends strong visual storytelling with attention to detail, delivering consistent results across print and digital platforms.…

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I’m Melissa Elliott, a freelance graphic designer based in Auckland, New Zealand. I specialize in brand identity, marketing materials, packaging, and print and digital design for small businesses.

I partner closely with clients to create cohesive brands with a clear voice and practical guidelines. My work blends strong visual storytelling with attention to detail, delivering consistent results across print and digital platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Receptionist at Webbs Auction House
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
General customer service and administration duties. Assisted at auctions including phone bidding; processed sales.
Graphic Designer and Exhibitions Curator at Uxbridge Arts Centre
January 15, 2008 - October 19, 2012
All inhouse graphic design work for the events. Marketing material for print and digital media. Curate three gallery spaces which includes creating the exhibition schedule, liasing with artists and maintenance of gallery spaces.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Papercuts Design
September 4, 2013 - Present
Working with new and existing businesses on their brand strategy and graphic design requirements. This includes new branding, brand refresh, brochure design, flyer design, packaging, templates for social media, website graphics.

Education

Bachelor of Art & Design (Graphic Design) at Auckland University of Technology
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Certificate in Design at Auckland University of Technology
February 4, 2002 - November 14, 2002
Bursary Qualification at Diocesan School For Girls
January 21, 2001 - December 2, 2001

Qualifications

Bachelor of Art & Design (Graphic Design)
January 11, 2003 - November 20, 2007
Certificate in Design
January 10, 2002 - November 22, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    New Packaging for NRG Pet Food
    NRG Pet Food required a full rebrand of all their current packaging. Their initial designs were bland, lifeless and didn't stand out on the shelf. I created designs for their four flavours that were engaging, eye catching and created maximum impact.…
    Brand Design for The Pilates Pod
    This brand design reflects an extension of the already popular SISU pilates studio. The owner wanted cohesion across the two brands, but also for The Pilates Pod to stand alone. The bright blue is eye catching and anchoring for the brand, the vanilla is soft and complimentary. logo graphicdesigner branding designer…
    Brand design for My Raw Pet
    Full brand design including logo variations, colour palette and supporting typography hierachy. This business is new in the pet food scene in New Zealand and the client wanted something fun, bold, sophisticated and eye catching. graphicdesigner logo branding designer…
    Gelato Packaging
    The client requested a cheerful and summery vibe to reflect the bespoke gelato flavour of Tropical Pina Colada. The design is fun, light and eye catching to stand out in the freezer alongside their competitors.…
    Gelato Packaging
    The client wanted a bright and fun tub for a bespoke gelato flavour. The design was to be eye catching and have maximum impact sitting alongside their competitors. This engaging colour palette was inspired by the flavour of Balsamic Apple Crumble. photo graphicdesigner logo branding…