Design Project

Curriculum Vitae: Skye Smith

O BJECTIVE

A graphic designer and skilled professional in an organisation that encourages creative

flair. Working in a team environment producing not only print based designs such as

publications, but also website and multimedia projects.

SUMMARY

Motivated and energetic Graphic Designer who offers sound theoretical knowledge,

coupled with relevant and up to date work experience. A GPA of six and various high

achievement awards attest to exceptional creative flair and passion for quality design

specialising in publication and website design. First hand work experience in a similar

role further confirms my suitability for the advertised role.

PERSONAL DETAILS

45 Borella Road,

Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109

Phone: (07) 3345 2774 Mobile: 040*-***-***

Email: *********@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

March 2009 Idealista Design Studio

Worked as a freelance designer for Idealista

May 2009

July 2008 Liveworm Studio

Worked in collaboration with Anya Lange to design the Australian Photojournalist

January 2009

Magazine (APJ)

Media and Admin Officer, Griffith University

December 2006

Web site maintenance

February 2008

Design brochures and a range of print material

Edit and publish a quarterly Sitelines newsletter

Administration

Design project for Sage Creations

2008

Creation and Development of FAHA Brand Identity and Website under the

supervision of Creative Director Claire Rowland

Design project for Baby Hatchlings

2008

Baby Hatchlings logo and stationary design for Egg Maternity Townsville

Design project for Mari shell Scott Consulting

2007

Logo and brochure design

Design project for Karawatha Forest Protection Society

2006

Redevelopment and design of www.karawatha.com

Les Mills BodyStep Instructor

2005 Current

Instruct step classes at Gyms (HealthWorks Sunnybank Hills)

Kmart

2005 2007

Casual: Sales assistant

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E DUCATION

July 2009 Current Currently completing a Diploma of Website Development

Completed a Bachelor of Design (majoring in Communication Design), Griffith

2005 2008

University (QCA) GPA 6

Principles & Methods of Design: HD

Computer Studies 1&3: HD

Digital Environments: HD

Time Based Video 2: HD

Indig Art, Protocols & Prac: HD

Visual Communication 1 3: HD

Typographic Design 2: HD

Completed Year 12 MacGregor State High School OP 7

2004

S KILLS

Advanced skills in using:

Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash,

Fireworks and After Effects

Final Cut Pro, 3D Studio Max

A CHIEVEMENTS

Godfrey Rivers Memorial Medal

Liveworm Studio Award

6 High Achievement awards from Griffith University

Member of Golden Key Society

3rd place Coca Cola Queensland School Art Competition

P ROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of Golden Key Society

Member of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)

R EFEREES

Colin Scobbie

Lecturer

Design, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University (07) 3735 3157

Nino Cragnolini

Manager

Engineering Services, Griffith University (07) 3735 7222

Claire Rowland

Creative Director, Sage Creations (07) 5445 3084

P ERSONAL INTERESTS

When I am not designing, I enjoy photography and practicing my illustration skills, as I

believe these are important components that add value to a design.

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