Hello, are you looking for a graphic designer or artworker?

I have over 10 years experience, and have worked for companies in Auckland, London and Melbourne.

I am based in New Zealand and am happy to move anywhere in the country. I can either work in your office or remotely.

An overview of my portfolio is below, with examples of posters, booklets, flyers, websites, emails, direct mail, event design, videos, online banners and more.

I have worked in small design agencies, in large advertising agencies and in-house in multiple businesses from retail travel to mortgage aggregator.

See who I’ve worked for

  • What people have said: “Thanks so much for being such a solid part of my freelance team, you’ve been flexible and I’ve always had excellent feedback from my clients on you.”

    - Annie McCulloch, Consultant – Freelance, Portfolio Recruitment -

  • What people have said: “Karen is an absolute star performer and I love having her as part of our team. She is super-efficient, can multi-task and can prioritise her own work load.”

    - Jess de Araugo, Marketing Manager, Connective -

  • What people have said: “Karen is cool and calm under pressure, well organised and with excellent attention to detail. She is great to have around with a good sense of humour and easy going approach.”

    - Scott Stacey, Studio Manager, GPJ international events -

  • What people have said: “…think you are the best 2D designer I ever worked with and overall such a pleasure to work with…”

    - Petra Schulze, Senior Event Manager, Salesforce -

  • What people have said: “Karen was a valued member of the design team, just as capable of coming up with a great concept as she was making sure a complicated print job went out 100% perfect! Karen likes to learn and share, she’s a designer who keen to explore new things both in work and in life. She draws inspiration from her travels and interest in world culture to bring a fresh perspective to her work. And will happily thrive on a new challenge every day.”

    - Joanna Risley, Creative Director, Catalyst Design & Marketing -

  • What people have said: “… gave you the loosest of briefs, left you to it and you delivered everything we were looking for.”

    - Vaughn Davis, Creative Director Retail, Y&R -

  • What people have said: ” appreciate your total commitment, energy and continued enthusiasm, in light of the pressures, pace and late nights.”

    - Jon Ramage, Ceo, Y&R -

My Portfolio

Hello! I'm in the process of updating my website. Below are some examples of my past designs. Feel free to get in contact and I'll send you more updated examples.

About Me

More details about my graphic design experience

Freelanced

In Auckland for Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, Special Advertising, Hyde Advertising, Radio Network, SkyCity, The Hatchery Design Agency, KPMG and Auckland Council.

In London for GPJ international events company, Mitie strategic outsourcing company, Selfridges retail store, Jack Wills clothing store, Hogan Lovells law firm, The Times newspaper, City Index financial markets company, The Carphone Warehouse retailers, LexisNexis law corporate and tax publishers, Action for Children charity, University of London Union (ULU) and Metropolitan Housing Partnership.

Worked at Flight Centre in Auckland

Flight Centre is a worldwide retail travel company with over 17,000 employees and 30 brands across 11 countries.

Design projects included After Effects digital screens for the retail stores, website banners eDM’s Flash banners, campaign posters, press, DM’s, videos, travel expos, pull-up banners and other print material.

Worked at Connective Mortgage Aggregator in Melbourne

Connective is a corporate company in Melbourne who work between banks/lenders and mortgage brokers.

Design projects included refreshing their overall brand look, WordPress websites, emails, sale brochures, direct mail campaigns, stationery, banners, online and print ads, expo events and videos.

Worked at Catalyst Design & Marketing Agency in London

Clients were Legal & General insurance company, Sainsbury’s supermarket, Bagel Street food retail, D’lish food retail, The Belfast Airport Foodcourt, Priory Group healthcare, The Who Cares Trust charity and Specsavers opticians.

Design projects included magazines, multi-paged leaflets, food packaging, food court design, press ads, posters, newsletters, exhibition stands, animated emails and banners and website visuals.

Worked at Y&R Advertising in Auckland

Clients were Bank of New Zealand, Farmlands farm retail store, Public fitness charity, Electoral Enrolment, Appliance store, Bathroom products, Car products.

Design projects included layout of magazines, booklets, press ads, online banners, mailers, forms, brochures, DLs, billboards, direct marketing (DM) letters and envelopes and other advertising collateral.

Worked at Wentworth Distributors Limited in Auckland

Wentworth Distributors is a New Zealand yarn company that distributes it’s brand “Naturally”.

Design projects included refreshing their overall brand look, printed brochures, website, yarn labels and press ads.

Contact me

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.

I’m currently based in New Zealand with a laptop and good internet for world-wide connections.

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