I’m a Melbourne-based Senior Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communications across digital and print. Working in CBRE’s Business Development - Pitch Team, I transform complex business objectives into persuasive presentations, infographics, and branded assets that strengthen storytelling and drive engagement. I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, combining strategic thinking, brand storytelling, and meticulous design to elevate brands and support business growth. I value clear communication, collaboration, and continuous learning, including leveraging AI-assisted concepts to differentiate proposals and stay ahead of design trends.

Mahima Varma

I’m a Melbourne-based Senior Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communications across digital and print. Working in CBRE’s Business Development - Pitch Team, I transform complex business objectives into persuasive presentations, infographics, and branded assets that strengthen storytelling and drive engagement. I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, combining strategic thinking, brand storytelling, and meticulous design to elevate brands and support business growth. I value clear communication, collaboration, and continuous learning, including leveraging AI-assisted concepts to differentiate proposals and stay ahead of design trends.

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I’m a Melbourne-based Senior Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communications across digital and print. Working in CBRE’s Business Development - Pitch Team, I transform complex business objectives into persuasive presentations, infographics, and branded assets that strengthen storytelling and drive engagement.

I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, combining strategic thinking, brand storytelling, and meticulous design to elevate brands and support business growth. I value clear communication, collaboration, and continuous learning, including leveraging AI-assisted concepts to differentiate proposals and stay ahead of design trends.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Pitch Designer at CBRE Pacific Pty Ltd
April 1, 2025 - Present
Senior Pitch Designer leading end-to-end design across presentation, digital, print, and experiential formats for high-stakes client proposals. Shapes persuasive narratives, visual direction, and data visualization, while maintaining CBRE brand standards. Develops PowerPoint templates, branded assets, and training programs (Design 101) to upskill teams. Utilizes AI-assisted concepts to differentiate proposals and manages multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment to drive engagement and win outcomes.
Graphic Designer at CBRE Pacific Pty Ltd
October 1, 2022 - March 31, 2025
Led creative delivery across pitch and marketing outputs, collaborating with Pitch Managers and senior stakeholders to shape messaging frameworks and visual direction. Translated complex information into high-impact presentations and infographics, maintained brand integrity, developed templates and assets, and delivered design training. Supported client engagement events, workshops, and collateral across digital, print, and experiential formats.
Marketing Manager at Savills
April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Partnered with Divisional Directors and the National Marketing team to oversee marketing collateral for CBD and Metropolitan sales, including Information Memorandums, submissions, brochures, EDMs, and event collateral. Managed online presence on commercial real estate platforms, created website and social graphics, and led CRM-driven campaigns.
Marketing Designer / Marketing Executive at CBRE Pty Ltd
April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2022
Key contributor to CBRE’s Business Development team, designing innovative client solutions by deeply understanding client needs. Leveraged Adobe Creative Cloud and PowerPoint to create high-impact presentations, infographics, and digital content, enhancing messaging and engagement. Led client engagement events and produced compelling marketing collateral for pitches and campaigns, while shaping branding and data-visualization to simplify complex information.
Marketing Coordinator at Ray White Truganina & Ray White Tarneit
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Developed EDMs, social media graphics, and property collateral; supported campaigns; managed online presence; produced presentations and templates; contributed to VIC sales marketing initiatives.
Graphic Designer at Darlo Pty Ltd
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Created marketing content, EDMs, social posts, and high-quality presentations to support senior leaders in securing new business. Managed campaigns and provided client reporting to drive engagement and results. Collaborated with residential projects team to elevate marketing strategies for VIC-based sales.

Education

Associate Degree in Graphic Design at RMIT
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Certificate in Type and Image Fundamentals in Graphic Design at RMIT
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Diploma in Textile Design at Indian Institute of Crafts & Design
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

CBRE State VIC Achievement Awards
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
PCA 500 Women In Property
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
CBRE Circle of Excellence Award
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Managing Directors’ Award - VIC
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment