Creative Director and Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience across branding, publications, exhibitions, marketing collateral and illustration. I partner with clients to turn complex briefs into clear, compelling design solutions with strong project management and reliable delivery. I’ve worked with organisations across cybersecurity, mining, government, finance, tourism and publishing—producing board games, reports, infographics, signage, websites and campaigns while maintaining creative intent, accuracy and on-time outcomes.

Sarah Royle

Creative Director and Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience across branding, publications, exhibitions, marketing collateral and illustration. I partner with clients to turn complex briefs into clear, compelling design solutions with strong project management and reliable delivery. I’ve worked with organisations across cybersecurity, mining, government, finance, tourism and publishing—producing board games, reports, infographics, signage, websites and campaigns while maintaining creative intent, accuracy and on-time outcomes.

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Creative Director and Graphic Designer with 25+ years of experience across branding, publications, exhibitions, marketing collateral and illustration. I partner with clients to turn complex briefs into clear, compelling design solutions with strong project management and reliable delivery.

I’ve worked with organisations across cybersecurity, mining, government, finance, tourism and publishing—producing board games, reports, infographics, signage, websites and campaigns while maintaining creative intent, accuracy and on-time outcomes.

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Work Experience

Creative Director, Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Moonshot Creative
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead creative and design practice delivering branding, presentations, magazines/publications, prospectus and marketing materials. Creates advertising and social media content, corporate board games, signage/displays, infographics and illustration. Produces product design, manages projects, and supports website design. Also undertakes cyber security and local government client work, plus mining sector deliverables including infographics, presentations and corporate reporting assets.
Freelance Designer / Illustrator at Various Agencies
January 1, 2016 - Present
Returned to freelance work in London (2016) providing agency and in-house creative support for printed and on-screen design including advertising, illustration, signage and annual/report-style production.
Freelance Designer (Creative support) at Cherrybank Creative
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Assisted Australian clients and established new UK clients in finance, fine stationery, publishing and branding. Produced design deliverables across branding systems and print/digital marketing collateral with client liaison and production-ready outputs.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer / Illustrator (self-employed) at Pulse Design
July 1, 2005 - January 1, 2014
Independent design practice serving local government, tourism, fashion/homes and building/mining clients. Managed and coordinated large-scale projects end-to-end, producing branding and marketing collateral, design for print publications and promotional materials. Delivered campaign and publication work with strong client communication and timelines.
Art Director (publications) at Homes and Living Magazine
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Produced nine annual publications including Homes & Living (Summer, Autumn, Winter & Spring), Renovations, Kitchens, Yearbook and Gardens (Autumn & Spring). Managed editorial production workflows and oversaw layout/visual direction for recurring print titles.
Freelance Designer / Illustrator at Various Agencies (including Bloomberg, Inhouse Group Publishing, Chelsea Fine Stationery; London UK)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Freelanced across point of sale advertising, press ads, illustration, annual reports, packaging, typesetting and signage, plus presentations. For Bloomberg (London) designed promotional material for functions (invitations, maps, clothing), and created illustrations for in-house publications/intranet and invitations. At Inhouse Group Publishing (Art Director) led four different Health & Fitness magazines distributed through gyms in London. At Chelsea Fine Stationery produced fine stationery projects primarily for weddings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Design: Photography and Graphic Design) at Curtin University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Tourism Award - Destination Guide (City of Wanneroo)
January 1, 2014 - July 9, 2026
Bronze Tourism Award - iCard project (City of Wanneroo)
January 1, 2006 - July 9, 2026
Award for Environmental Excellence (City of Wanneroo)
January 1, 2007 - July 9, 2026
Kodak Best Colour Photograph - Vivid Exhibition (Curtin University)
January 1, 1996 - July 9, 2026
Memento Australia Award - Swaggy Claus & the Aussie Christmas Run (Finalist)
January 1, 2006 - July 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Agriculture & Mining, Computers & Electronics