Art Direction, Design & Illustration I have over thirteen years experience as a prolific designer and illustrator in branding and consumer goods. I am constantly enhancing my creative design processes using both traditional and digital mediums. I have varied experience in design across Higher Education, and other industries which include clothing, sports, toys, stationery, children's confectionery and the music industry.

1. Sean Issell
BrandFinder/Managing Director
mob: 0467 367 291
Tim Elliot
Smiggle/Creative Manager
ph: 03 9420 0213
Brett Nelson
Moose Toys/Senior Creative
mob: 0434 674 170
Professional Experience
Hot Shots International, Campbellfield, Vic. Current: July - 2015
Art Direction, Product Design, Branding, FMCG: Disney, Shopkins, WB, Guinness & Universal.
• Illustration, design, photography for licensing product development, finished art and packaging.
• Website design and maintenance using Word press (Child Some theme) and CC Muse.
• Point of Sale and advertising.
Optimo Design, South Melbourne, Vic. Freelance: May - July 2015
• Graphic design EDM, finished art and packaging.
Smiggle/The Just Group, Richmond, Vic. Freelance: August 2014 – May 2015
• Graphic design and illustration, finished art, FMCG
Melbourne Polytechnic, Preston, Vic. January 2013 – March 2015
Graphic Design, Communications, publications, Web & Social Media design.
• Created high quality designs while meeting guidelines for the school’s style guides and brand.
• Developed and Implemented all aspects of marketing material for print and digital channels.
Licensing Essentials, Rowville, Vic. January 2006 – May 2012
Senior Creative Graphic Designer, FMCG. AFL, NRL, DC Comics, WB
• Worked simultaneously on art direction, concept, digital photography, finished art and packaging.
• Designed yardage and placement prints for children and women’s fashion and stationery.
• Product development and art direction, creating 3D digital storyboards.
Sing Sing Recording Studios, Richmond, Vic. October 2011
Art Director / Producer / Events Manager: Album “Alas Negras”, for Latin Orchestra
Death By Zero Fashion Tullamarine, VIC. 2000 – 2005
Silk Screen printer / Graphic Designer / Photography /Events Manager.
• Designed placement prints based on trends and colour palettes for street wear and accessories.
Education
Swinburne University of Technology. Prahran, VIC
Bachelor of Design and Engineering, December 1998
Chisolm Institute. Dandenong, VIC
Advanced Certificate of Art and Design, November 1994
Deakin University. Warnambool, VIC
Fine Arts and Design, November 1993
Skills
• Fluent in English and Spanish, competent in Italian.
• Lateral thinker, problem solver, mature, respectful and happy, great people skills.
• Adobe CC: Ps, Ai, Id, Mu. Word Press basic, Digital photography, Cintiq Pro Office Suite: Mac & PC literacy.
Interests
• Professional Singer and Song writer, APRA member since 2006.
• Linked with Latin American groups in Australia. Chilean and Cuban embassies.
• Volunteer work children Assistant soccer Coach “Northern Falcons U10”.
• Guitar, percussion, holistic medicine, nutrition, meditation, Illustration, film, fashion and sports.
Referees
Franshesco M. Virán Art Direction, Product & Graphic Design, Illustration
Mob: 0424 951 161 franshescoviran@gmail.com 13 Bingo St Preston VIC 3072

2. Harley House: Poster art and design “El Peru es de todos”, digital Illustration Cintiq “Bond Movie” party
Kangaroo Springs: Art Direction, Concept Design, Photography, Advertising & FMCG CC: Psd & Ai.
Guinness Chilli Nuts: Product & Packaging Design; Photography & Digital Illustration CC: Psd & Ai.
Mob: 0424 951 161 franshescoviran@gmail.com 13 Bingo St Preston VIC

3. Zoo Buddies: Children’s products Illustration & Product Design. Hand drawn, Cintiq, CC: Psd & Ai.
Kekoson Cuban Sounds Marketing Concept collateral: For website, posters, Cds, cards. CC Ai & Ps.
Mob: 0424 951 161 franshescoviran@gmail.com 13 Bingo St Preston VIC

4. Concept: Feral cats awareness. Traditional Illustration methods; conté, colour pencils and gouache.
Freelance Logo Design: Hand drawn on Cintiq and CC: Ai
Dream Works Trolls: Children’s Product Design & FMCG CC: Psd & Ai.
Mob: 0424 951 161 franshescoviran@gmail.com 13 Bingo St Preston VIC