I am a qualified Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience across children's licensing, publishing, marketing and retail. I have created illustrations for children's books and products, and I have designed everything from art for packaging to showbags and Point-of-Sale materials. I have worked with a variety of clients in both full-time and freelance capacities, delivering artwork and visuals across print and digital media.…

Rory Coughlan

I am a qualified Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience across children's licensing, publishing, marketing and retail. I have created illustrations for children's books and products, and I have designed everything from art for packaging to showbags and Point-of-Sale materials. I have worked with a variety of clients in both full-time and freelance capacities, delivering artwork and visuals across print and digital media.…

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I am a qualified Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience across children’s licensing, publishing, marketing and retail. I have created illustrations for children’s books and products, and I have designed everything from art for packaging to showbags and Point-of-Sale materials. I have worked with a variety of clients in both full-time and freelance capacities, delivering artwork and visuals across print and digital media.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Product Developer at Bensons Trading Company Pty Ltd
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Design and layout for print advertising and marketing materials; create tailor-made designs for licensed and generic products and packaging for brands such as AFL, NRL, Nickelodeon, Peppa Pig, Stranger Things, Cadbury, and Wrigleys; design artwork for company website and EDMs; provide product photography and image editing; design PoS banners and signage for shows; liaise with suppliers and licensors to create successful designs.
Graphic Designer at IMC
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Promotional material designs for NA B, Coca Cola, Bostik and Westpac; website elements; Coca-Cola menu board designs.
Contract Graphic Designer at Hot Topic Pty Ltd
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Designs for products and packaging for licensed stationery and children’s products; licenses including Toy Story 3, Ben 10, Dora the Explorer and Thomas the Tank Engine; designs for licensed gift ware packaging and products; signage and displays for Gift Fair.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Illustrations for children’s books and products; design and layout for advertising and promotional material for both print and web media; development of children’s toys, showbags and contents; designs for novelty products, packaging and PoS material. Worked with clients including Cengage Learning, Edelene Home Wares, NewsInk, Merriwa Kindergarten, Furlong Park School for Deaf Children, and Asia Source.
Graphic Designer at China Source/Kahoots
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Designs for products and packaging – licensed products; branding and packaging design for in-house lines (Stationery and gift ware); created designs for sales sheets and other marketing material.
Bar Supervisor at Spotless Catering MCG and Special Events
January 1, 2004 - Present
Bar supervision responsibilities at major events, coordinating staff, service delivery and event operations.

Education

Advanced Diploma of Arts, Graphic Art (Graphic Design) at University of Ballarat
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Arts Illustration at N MIT
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Diploma of Arts, Graphic Art at A A D, Docklands
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

NMIT Industry Foundation Scholarship
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Industry Experience

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

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