I’m an independent Brand Designer that’s had the privilege of partnering with companies around the globe. Currently, I’m freelancing remotely from New Zealand, helping partners bring their brand and websites to life
If you’d like to learn more about me and how I can support your efforts, get in touch
Work Experience
2021—2024
Dokument Studio
Partner and Design Director
Remote, Berlin, Germany
Established and ran an independent design and brand practice transforming clients' ideas into innovative brands, in partnership with János Spindler
2020
Independent Freelancer
Remote, Berlin, Germany
Partnering with early-stage tech start-ups to help them bring their brands to life, secure funding, and go to market
2017—2020
Lead Brand Designer
N26 Bank
Berlin, Germany
At N26, German fintech unicorn, I led a team of Brand and Motion Designers. Together, we crafted campaigns, content, and collateral to build a beautiful, beloved brand
Key Responsibilities
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Brand Development & Strategy
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Creative Direction
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Hiring & Resource Planning
2015—2017
Independent Freelancer
Auckland, New Zealand
For over two years, I established myself as a freelance designer working for a variety of well-known New Zealand and Australian brands
2013—2015
Graphic Designer
Moa Brewing Company
Auckland, New Zealand
Moa was New Zealand’s then fastest-growing and only publicly listed craft brewery. I worked closely with the CEO and Marketing Manager to deliver unique, award-winning designs
Key Responsibilities
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Print, Packaging & Digital Design
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Art Direction & Photography
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Brand Development & Strategy
2011—2012
Graphic Designer
The Lawrenson Group
Hamilton, New Zealand
Designing for Hamilton's premier hospitality group, cutting my teeth creating gig posters, restaurant menus and signage
Education
2014
AWARD School
Auckland, New Zealand
A globally-recognised 12 week national course for aspiring creatives and big ideas. This course pushed me beyond graphic design, teaching me about art direction and concept creation
2009—2011
Bachelor of Media Arts
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, New Zealand
Majoring in Graphic Design, WINTEC's (now Te Pūkenga) School of Media Arts provided me with an interdisciplinary education that prepared me for my career across the creative industry
Awards
Trophy
Moa Gold Ale
Best Beer Packaging
Brewers Guild of New Zealand
Designed in celebration of Moa Beer’s official sponsorship of the New Zealand Olympic Team and the 2016 Olympic Games, the label and packaging took out the top trophy for Best Packaging at the 2016 N.Z. Brewer's Guild Awards
Bronze
Moa Session Pale Ale
Best Beer Packaging
Brewers Guild of New Zealand
In launching Moa Beer’s first can product and love for the outdoors, we were awarded Bronze for packaging design at the 2016 N.Z. Brewer's Guild Awards. Illustrations by James Stewart
Bronze
Winner Winner
NZ Sign & Display Awards
Alongside the folks at Winner Winner Chicken Shop, we were awarded Bronze for our retail signage at their Hamilton East location
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