Graphic Designer
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Graphic Designer
Creative • Motivated • Skilled
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Graphic designer with 8 years experience in a wide variety of design disciplines, including logos, branding, publication design, packaging, web design, promotional and annual reports. Able to develop design strategies from concept to completion and have worked with a diverse range of clients from local business to international companies.
Self-motivated, team player with the ability to work on own initiative and handle multiple projects within tight schedules. Fast, accurate and creative. I am an Australian Citizen; want to relocate to the USA under an E3 Visa (the process is free, easy and locks me to your company for a renewable 2 years).
• Ad design • Professional quality typography
• Logo and Identity design • Package design
• Page layout • Creating mock-ups and presentations for packaging
• Photo retouch • Experience with setting up files for offset printing
• Invitations • An excellent knowledge in Adobe Creative Suit CC
• Strong communication skills
• Time management skills
• Typography skills
• Analytical and problem solving
• Innovative and creative design
• Attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Keen to learn new technologies
Platforms: PC and MAC - Apple Macintosh environment Applications: Adobe Creative Suit CC (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign), MultiAd Creator Pro, MS-office (Powerpoint, Word and Excel), Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Publisher, Outlook.
Master of Communication Design RMIT Current
Bachelor of Graphic Design University Of Canberra 2006 Certificate IV in IT in Web Production TAFE Sydney 2001 Certificate IV in IT SIBT 2000
Global Vision International - GV I Kerala - India 2013 Unicef Australia Sydney 2014
Australian Defence Force Graphic Designer
Pillar Administration Graphic Designer
Tempo Pty Ltd Australia Graphic Designer
Sensis Pty Ltd Graphic Artist/ E-Art Specialist
Royal Australian Mint (ACT) Graphic Designer
Australian Property Institute (ACT) Graphic Designer Niche Strategic Brand Communication (ACT) Graphic Designer ACP Magazines (Sydney) Graphic Designer
United Nation Volunteering Bangladesh Graphic Designer United Nation Volunteering DRC Graphic Designer
United Nations Bangladesh - UNRCO Graphic Designer Saimeera Jeganathan
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Design Proficiency
Computer
Proficiency
Education
Professional Work
Experience
Competencies
Summer Vacation
Work Experience
Internship
UNV Online
Volunteering
Saimeera Jeganathan
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Professional Work Experience:
Graphic Designer June 2016 - Current
Key Achievements
• As a graphic designer, my role involves the creation of a communications strategy and communications products that are aligned with the Army’s strategic narrative, and conform to the standards of the Army Brand Manual.
• To provide support to the Australian Defence Force Head Quarters project managers to assist in the development of these communications strategies and products. They will be embedded within the Australian Defence Force Head Quarters Communications Team and work with the project managers on a daily basis.
• Create and develop an icon library, infographics and type setting as per the requirements of the project manager design briefs. These services are being procured to assist the Australian Defence Force Head Quarters Communications Team to more rapidly develop a standardised package of communications strategies and products for the Army’s modernisation projects.
• Create products that will be for public distribution and as such, all information that is supplied to the service provider is unclassified.
• Participate in the production of design work including icons, infographics, draft layouts and type setting. To achieve this, I liaise with project managers on a daily basis to identify their needs and expectations, and recommend appropriate solutions.
Graphic Designer/ Desktop Publishing Specialist January 2015 - May 2016 Key Achievements
• My role was to create concepts, design and maintenance of compliant forms
(including online), fact sheets and marketing material for State Super SAS Trustee Corporation.
• Overseeing the ordering, printing and supply of forms and fact sheets
• Preparing and issuing regular reports to clients internally and externally, advising of monthly and yearly stock levels.
• Created and assisted with the Pillar Administration Annual report 2015/16 publication by coming up with a fresh new look, other marketing campaigns such as banners, adverts, promotional materials, catalogues, brochures and internal special projects, as required.
• Was responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact for internal and external clients. Design and produce various Pillar Administration publications such as State Super SAS Trustee Corporation Corporate diary by coming up with new concepts and designs, E-Christmas card, email banners, business cards and title pages.
• Assisted with designing artworks for annual statements, base stocks and envelopes, as required by internal and external clients.
• Managed the production of various internal and external Financial Services and Employer Guides for State Super SAS Trustee Corporation.
• I managed the design and production of the STC Pocket diary from start to finish.
• Provided general support to both the Sydney and Wollongong offices.
• Liaise with external service providers, including vendors, print suppliers etc. as required.
Australian Defence Force
Pillar Administration
Saimeera Jeganathan
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Graphic Designer January 2014 - December 2014
Key Achievements
• My role was to lead the packaging design from conception to final print production. Provided structural solutions for innovative seasonal product packaging. Partnered with key members to meet and set forth packaging requirements. Developed packaging templates and maintained consistency standards. Managed to effectively communicate the benefits of products through packaging.
• Conceptualize and create packaging solutions for big brand companies such as Kmart, Bing Lee and Aldi, through the entire seasonal product ranges.
• When working for Bing Lee packaging, I was to identify and develop environmentally friendly recycled packaging products, which was received positively by the client. I also had to ensure that the cardboard packaging requirements were met for shipment.
• Worked closely with the Sales Manager putting together brochures for the local area and International brands.
• Working in a fast paced growing global organization, regularly in contact with international staff.
• Responsible for creating package design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involved listening to international and national clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions. Major clients include Bing Lee, Kmart and Aldi.
• When working with small businesses, I identified numerous opportunities to improve the current advertisement designs and gained approval for the new designs and artwork. This required developing a creative concept, choosing the appropriate media and style and managing the process through to a high quality advertisement.
Graphic Artist January 2010 - November 2013
E-Art Specialist July 2008 - December 2010
Key Achievements
• Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involved listening to clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions. Major clients include Bob Jane, Officeworks and Energy Australia.
• Produced an average of 18 creative corporate advertisements per day to a high level of accuracy and consistent with the client’s brand packaging and Sensis design standards. Received positive feedback from clients such as Bob Jane, Officeworks and Energy Australia.
• When working with small businesses, identified numerous opportunities to improve the advertisement design and gain approval for the new design and artwork. This required developing a creative concept, choosing the appropriate media and style and managing the process through to a high quality advertisement.
• Was highly successful working with the sales team to provide creative output and mock ups for proposals.
• Managed client’s electronic art and liaised with clients to ensure it met the Sensis rules and regulations.
• Recreated high quality logos and adverts for the consultants and customers to meet Sensis specifications.
Tempo Pty Ltd Australia
Sensis Pty Ltd
Saimeera Jeganathan
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• Was awarded the Sensis Pinnacle Award for 2009 and 2010 for exceptional customer service. This award was highly contested and involved competing against approximately 75 other Sensis Artists.
• Recreated high quality logos and adverts for the consultants and customers to meet Sensis specifications.
Graphic Designer July 2007 - June 2008
Key Achievements
• Designed the page payout for the Mint Catalogue quarterly publications which ranged from 10-20 pages and had a print run of over 1,000 copies.
• Designed a series of advertisements to be placed in national and international coin magazines. The advertisements were often themed to provide educational material for children e.g. Australian Artist Series, Australian War Memorial, Australian Wild Flowers, Planet Earth and Christmas Celebration.
• Successfully consulted with Mint staff and liaised with external suppliers on a day to day basis regarding design, point of sale & marketing material, printing and publication placement.
• Assisted in the preparation of specifications and artwork in all stages of production from design to marketing e.g. Australian War Memorial and Planet Earth and Christmas Celebration.
• Ensure all design work conforms to the Mint’s style guide, high standards and support its brand and promotional messages.
• Successfully designed packaging, booklets, sales catalogues, press advertising, order forms, and brochures. These projects include:
• Mint magazine advertisement
• Mint Christmas Catalogue 2007
• 2008 Great Australian Artist Series – Reg Mombassa (press advertising)
• Point of Sale & marketing Material for Mint Shop
• Australian Peacekeeping - brochures, Pull-up banners, Coin decal
• Display signs for Mint Coin shop – banners and posters
• APEC flyer - order forms, and brochures
• Posters for Coin Collector Starter Kit
Graphic Designer January 2007 - June 2007
Key Achievements
• Designed and produced 80 page layout for the quarterly Australian Property Journal for API. This was a large project, which had to be delivered weekly.
• Designed Australian Property Institute Annual Report for 2007; this was an end to end design of 50 pages and it was produced with 100% accuracy.
• Designed and produced web banners, electronic media solutions, corporate material and complete visual identity for API.
• Designed and produced 800 page book publications.
• Designed and produced presentation support material for senior managers, directors and the sales team.
• Used a wide range of typography to appeal to specific target audience Royal Australian Mint
Australian Property
Institute (ACT)
Graphic Designer July 2006 - December 2006
Key Achievements
• Developed and provided market research, communication strategy, campaign planning, brand development, concept development, electronic production media planning and buying and campaign implementation for the “Niche Strategic Brand Communication” clients.
• Successfully designed and worked across multiple software packages, technologies and mediums producing brochures, corporate communications, advertising and banners.
• Produced ad campaign strategies for a variety of products and services e.g Outward Bound Australia.
• Designed thumbnails, roughs, and final concepts for print advertising. Summer Vacation Work Experience December 2001 - December 2005
(Worked in Editorial Department, Creative Solution, Advertising Department and Creative Promotion Department)
Key Achievements
• Contributed to the design of mock ups, flyers, brochures and page layouts.
• Designed page layouts for Australian Table and AWW Promotion.
• Contributed to photo shoot for promotion advertisements for the Australian Table and AWW promotion.
• Brainstorming ideas for the Cleo and Harper’s Bazaar advertisements.
• Research & generation of ideas and concept work for the magazine.
• Involved in the design of the Christmas brochure - 2005 Gourmet Traveller magazine.
• Liaised with the fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Cleo in regards to the fashion promotional editorial page layouts.
• Designed Gourmet Traveller Promotion page layout for Christmas issue
• Involved in designing insert flyer for the magazine publications Australian Table,
• Bulletin Magazine and AWW Promotion.
Internship - Unicef Australia
Graphic Designer/Advocacy 2014 (3 Month)
Key Achievements
• As part of internship program I was responsible for redesigning the overall look of the Unicef Australia Educational Resources, to give it a fresh and simple look, using the Unicef branding to follow a consistent structure.
• Resources were redesigned to have a simple look that adheres to the Unicef Australia branding guidelines, and uses the photos from the photo library
(Unicef Australia WeShare).
• As part of internship program I was responsible for updating the website and social media such as facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Designed a series of posters for Unicef Australia using images from articles in the Child Rights Convention (CRC), with icons to be used in schools nationally all over Australia.
Niche Strategic Brand
Communication (ACT)
ACP Magazines
UNICEF Australia
• Took a leadership role in conducting workshops and consultations in schools around Sydney about Child Right Protection.
• Developed reports for the Child Rights Convention (CRC) on Child Right Protection for Unicef Australia.
• Developed my own Educational Resources for Unicef Australia to be used in Australian schools.
Internship - Arts and Childcare Volunteering in India Teaching/Leadership 2013 (1 Month)
Key Achievements
• As part of the internship teaching program I was responsible for teaching orphans and underprivileged children develop education through arts and crafts. This gave me an opportunity to get involved in fun and creative activities that actively encouraged children to express their feelings, develop new skills and build self-confidence.
• When working in the volunteer program, I was involved in developing and nurturing the personal development of children from disadvantaged communities through fun and creative arts activities.
• I was involved in teaching groups and one-on-one sessions with the children.
• Was able to make a significant contribution to the personal and educational development of children from challenging backgrounds through the Arts and Childcare program, which was highly valued by the schools.
• Developed my own art projects for orphans and the underprivileged, such as making flowers using coloured craft papers. They were then able to make flowers and sell them as a source of income.
Sam Beydoun
Team Leader
Pillar Administration
Phone: 041*-***-***
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Sonia Tranquille
Centre Manager
Sensis Pty Ltd
Phone: (02) 8312 1893
Mob: 040*-***-***
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Mia Cox
Youth Participation Officer
UNICEF Australia
Phone: (02) 8917 3212
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Please Note:
As long as an Australian job applicant has a current job offer, then processing a working visa is straightforward. All that is required is completed of a LCA (Labour Condition Application for non- immigrant workers) form by the US Employer and a letter of job offer. There is no cost to the US employer and the process is completed in a matter of weeks via the Department of Labor. Saimeera Jeganathan
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