Claudia Thwaites

EXPERIENCE

DETAILS

Mid-Weight Digital & Motion Designer
Social Garden

October 2021 -

As a Digital Designer at Australia’s fastest-growing digital advertising agency, my work spans conversion-focused design, web and ad creative, out-of-home placements, and brand/campaign ideation - always balancing usability with impact.

Predominately using a combination of Figma, Adobe Creative suites, and 3D motion design software day-to-day, I also lead a small design team and help to shape the agency’s creative direction.

Senior Publication Designer
Demure Magazine

January 2023 -

I drive the end-to-end production of a not-for-profit magazine in Melbourne, overseeing the full publication design from layouts and typography to visual storytelling, also supervising a small editorial team and collaborating with contributors.

I ensure each issue is cohesive, accessible, and aligned with the organisation’s mission, while engaging readers through thoughtful, impactful design.

Junior Designer
Electric Sunday

January - November 2021

After graduating from an internship role to a part-time position, I supported the design team in producing digital, print, and campaign assets, from concept development through to final delivery.

Gained hands-on experience across multiple design disciplines, contributing ideas to live client projects and learning the ropes of OOH media application.

Design Intern
Inglewood Coffee Roasters

2021

Assisted in producing branded design applications across a range of touchpoints, from internal warehousing units to coffee stickers, packaging, and signage.