Background
Clem is a highly skilled and adaptable design professional, with an extensive background in graphic design
and visual communication. His proficiency spans from crafting captivating book layouts, branding materials, and photography during his time as a printer technician and graphic designer at a print shop. His experience
extends to excelling in digital design at a creative studio, where he specialised in developing impactful branding
elements, media assets, and pitch decks. He’s also designed for the Marketplace space for the popular online game
Minecraft where tight turn-around and limited briefings were commonplace, and has hands-on experience
in the puzzle industry, designing puzzles, product packaging, and learning to be a laser machine operator.
Clem has over a decade of design experience spanning branding, social media assets, and company collateral.
His versatility and commitment to delivering visually engaging solutions has ensured that he can provide
design assistance in a diverse range of industries.
and visual communication. His proficiency spans from crafting captivating book layouts, branding materials, and photography during his time as a printer technician and graphic designer at a print shop. His experience
extends to excelling in digital design at a creative studio, where he specialised in developing impactful branding
elements, media assets, and pitch decks. He’s also designed for the Marketplace space for the popular online game
Minecraft where tight turn-around and limited briefings were commonplace, and has hands-on experience
in the puzzle industry, designing puzzles, product packaging, and learning to be a laser machine operator.
Clem has over a decade of design experience spanning branding, social media assets, and company collateral.
His versatility and commitment to delivering visually engaging solutions has ensured that he can provide
design assistance in a diverse range of industries.
Key Skills and Experience
Design Thinking and Conceptualisation: Adept in conducting comprehensive design research, working
with clients and internal stakeholders to understand needs and wants, and translating insights into robust
design concepts and solutions.
with clients and internal stakeholders to understand needs and wants, and translating insights into robust
design concepts and solutions.
Visual Storytelling and Communication Design: Proficient in utilizing a mix of visual elements and
communication strategies for storytelling, communicating data-driven insights to craft compelling reports
and proposals.
communication strategies for storytelling, communicating data-driven insights to craft compelling reports
and proposals.
Opportunity Identification and Client Relations: Strategic in identifying suitable design opportunities
and clients, consulting on proposals for new projects and developing and maintaining strong client
connections to foster long-term growth and active involvement.
and clients, consulting on proposals for new projects and developing and maintaining strong client
connections to foster long-term growth and active involvement.
Design Strategy: Experienced in planning and executing design strategies with a focus on ethics and
industry standards, while also balancing creative vision and identity guidelines.
industry standards, while also balancing creative vision and identity guidelines.
Work History
IPS Management Consultants • Information Designer March ‘23 – December ‘23
Heavily involved with the implementation of a rebrand across a wide range of company materials.
Developed a cohesive visual identity for the research team that adhered to overarching brand guidelines
while remaining adaptable to accommodate customized projects.
while remaining adaptable to accommodate customized projects.
Oversaw the coordination and communication with external vendors as needed.
Collaborated with project researchers to identify compelling parts of their insights and designed graphics
that would communicate these effectively to a diverse range of audiences by simplifying complex ideas
with the researcher’s requirements and allowing for a more aesthetic appearance.
that would communicate these effectively to a diverse range of audiences by simplifying complex ideas
with the researcher’s requirements and allowing for a more aesthetic appearance.
Identified parts of reports that can be made into infographics to increase readability and accessibility.
Created graphics and graphs for report findings and figures that adhere to style and brand guidelines that
also meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
also meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
Developed full-page infographics as a supplemental document provided to our clients with condensed
and easy to interpret findings and recommendations.
and easy to interpret findings and recommendations.
Effectively managed tight timelines and balanced multiple urgent projects simultaneously.
Designed art assets within allocated billable hours, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
On-going Freelance work • Graphic Designer December ‘21 – February ‘23
Developed branding for small businesses, crafting logos and identities to the clients specifications with
support through to launch.
support through to launch.
Created collateral for companies, marketing/social media post templates, and printed materials.
Mr. Bob Puzzles • Designer December ‘20 – December ‘21
Developed comprehensive cut-diagrams to enhance product assembly and implemented improvements
within the files to increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
within the files to increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
Streamlined and reworked product packaging for improved aesthetics and functionality. Ensured packaging
met brand standards and enhanced the overall product presentation.
met brand standards and enhanced the overall product presentation.
Designed engaging graphics and photos for social media platforms. Crafted visually appealing content to
enhance brand presence and engagement.
enhance brand presence and engagement.
Assisted in the development of new products from concept to execution. Collaborating directly with the
founder to bring innovative ideas to market.
founder to bring innovative ideas to market.
Operated laser cutting equipment with precision and attention to detail. Contributed to the creation of
intricate and customized product designs.
intricate and customized product designs.
Developed a new sister brand from concept to product. Prepared all necessary assets, including packaging
ensuring a seamless launch and brand consistency.
ensuring a seamless launch and brand consistency.
Shadow Factory HK • Visual Designer March ‘19 – September ‘19
Developed pitchdecks and assets for different mediums, both print and digital - including digital signage,
interactive displays, websites, marketing and communication outputs, AR, VR, MR, and UI.
interactive displays, websites, marketing and communication outputs, AR, VR, MR, and UI.
Created assets in-house for VR experiences for external clients and adhered to their brand guidelines.
Developed new branding for external clients, including the assets needed for them to launch a website.
Fitzgerald Photo Imaging • Printer & Designer July ‘13 – Feb ‘19
Organized and managed files for printing, ensuring colour accuracy and print-readiness.
Designed visually appealing graphics for in-house promotional and marketing materials while ensuring
that the materials effectively conveyed the intended messages and reflected the brand identity.
that the materials effectively conveyed the intended messages and reflected the brand identity.
Perrine Architecture • Graphic Designer June ‘08 – December ‘09
Created visually compelling marketing materials to promote the company’s projects to shareholders
and potential buyers and ensured consistency with the brand identity and messaging in all marketing
collateral, such as flyers, brochures, and web assets.
and potential buyers and ensured consistency with the brand identity and messaging in all marketing
collateral, such as flyers, brochures, and web assets.
Defined the overall aesthetic of the company website and created the assets, making sure it was user-friendly and had a visually appealing online presence that aligned with the brand.
Education
Curtin University • 2010 – 2013
BA Major Graphic Design & Photography
BA Major Graphic Design & Photography
eCentral TAFE • 2004 – 2007
Diploma of Multimedia
Diploma of Multimedia
Trinity College • 1999 – 2003
Certificate of Secondary Education
Certificate of Secondary Education