I'm Suzanne Walker, a Wellington-based graphic designer and illustrator with over 12 years in graphic design for international products and events. I'm known for creating brand identities, publications, and on-board collateral, with a track record at Emirates Airline. My portfolio includes diverse work across NZ, the UK, and the UAE, and I enjoy collaborating across multiple sectors to bring creative concepts to life.

Suzanne Walker

I'm Suzanne Walker, a Wellington-based graphic designer and illustrator with over 12 years in graphic design for international products and events. I'm known for creating brand identities, publications, and on-board collateral, with a track record at Emirates Airline. My portfolio includes diverse work across NZ, the UK, and the UAE, and I enjoy collaborating across multiple sectors to bring creative concepts to life.

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I’m Suzanne Walker, a Wellington-based graphic designer and illustrator with over 12 years in graphic design for international products and events.

I’m known for creating brand identities, publications, and on-board collateral, with a track record at Emirates Airline. My portfolio includes diverse work across NZ, the UK, and the UAE, and I enjoy collaborating across multiple sectors to bring creative concepts to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Retail Assistant at Wallace Cotton Group
June 30, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to maximize sales, and assist with stock management and visual merchandising.
Retail Assistant at Hush Puppies
September 30, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to maximize sales, and assist with stock management and visual merchandising.
Senior Graphic Designer at Emirates Airline
September 30, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Conceived, managed and delivered innovative design solutions for new brand identities, publications, events, sponsorships, promotions, social media, onboard collateral, EK-dnata Airport Services, EK Official stores, Emirates Corporate, and Emirates company owned clients.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Te Kura Correspondence School
March 31, 1997 - July 18, 2025
Designing and illustrating educational materials.
Graphic Designer at KPMG Wellington
November 30, 1999 - July 18, 2025
Worked on various projects, designing for internal clients including catalogues, company collateral such as posters and presentations.
Graphic Designer at Vinyl Solution Records UK
November 30, 1992 - July 18, 2025
Designing album covers, CD covers, labels and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at North & South Magazine
December 31, 1990 - July 18, 2025
Designing and illustrating for major cover stories and monthly editorials.
Graphic Designer at Synergy Advertising LLC
June 30, 2000 - July 18, 2025
Worked on various projects, art direction, designing for external clients such as Warner Brothers, Citibank Gold and Emarat Petrol.
Graphic Designer at Mercier Gray Advertising LLC
June 30, 2002 - July 18, 2025
Worked on various projects, designing for external clients including Dubai World Cup, Emirates Airline, Dusit Hotel, Deira City Centre and Stella Artois. Awarded Gold in the Special Events Category - IAA Awards.
Retail Assistant at Wallace Cotton Group
November 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to maximize sales, and assist with stock management and visual merchandising.
Retail Assistant at Hush Puppies
September 30, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to maximize sales, and assist with stock management and visual merchandising.
Senior Graphic Designer at Emirates Airline
September 30, 2020 - July 21, 2025
Conceived, managed and delivered innovative design solutions for new brand identities, publications, events, sponsorships, promotions, social media, onboard collateral, EK-dnata Airport Services, EK Official stores, Emirates Corporate and Emirates company owned clients.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Te Kura Correspondence School
March 31, 1997 - July 21, 2025
Designing and illustrating educational materials.
Graphic Designer at KPMG Wellington
November 30, 1999 - July 21, 2025
Worked on various projects, designing for internal clients designing catalogues, company collateral such as posters and presentations.
Graphic Designer at Vinyl Solution Records UK
November 30, 1992 - July 21, 2025
Designing album covers, CD covers, labels and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at North & South Magazine
December 31, 1990 - July 21, 2025
Designing and illustrating for major cover stories and monthly editorials.
Graphic Designer at Synergy Advertising LLC
June 30, 2000 - July 21, 2025
Worked on various projects, art direction, designing for external clients: Warner Brothers, Citibank Gold and Emarat Petrol.
Graphic Designer at Mercier Gray Advertising LLC
June 30, 2002 - July 21, 2025
Worked on various projects, designing for external clients: Dubai World Cup, Emirates Airline, Dusit Hotel, Deira City Centre and Stella Artois. Gold Award for winning in the Special Events Category - IAA AWARDS
Senior Graphic Designer at Emirates Airline
October 1, 2020 - October 19, 2025
Conceived, managed and delivered innovative design solutions for brand identities, publications, events, sponsorships, promotions, social media, onboard collateral, EK-Dnata Airport Services, EK Official Stores, Emirates corporate and Emirates company owned clients.
Graphic Designer at Mercier Gray Advertising
September 1, 2002 - October 19, 2025
Designed graphics for external clients and internal collateral, including brand identities, posters and presentations.
Graphic Designer at KPMG Wellington
November 1, 1992 - October 19, 2025
Worked on various internal client projects, designing catalogs, company collateral such as posters and presentations.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at North & South Magazine
December 1, 1990 - October 19, 2025
Designed major covers and monthly editorials.
Graphic Designer at Te Kura Correspondence School
November 1, 1999 - October 19, 2025
Designed and illustrated educational materials as part of school communications.
Retail Assistant at Wallace Cotton Group
September 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Provided exceptional customer service and supported in-store merchandising.

Education

Diploma at Wellington Polytechnic
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984
Diploma at Wellington Polytechnic
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984
Diploma in Visual Communication Design at Wellington Polytechnic
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

Maud Sherwood Award for excellence in Life Drawing
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984
Maud Sherwood Award
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984
Maud Sherwood Award (for excellence in Life Drawing)
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025

Industry Experience

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