Michael Holt

Background

About Michael Holt

I have been part of the graphic design industry for the last seventeen years. Working on many different projects, with many branding and design styles, for digital, print and outdoor collateral. government, education, not-for-profits, finance and fast moving consumer goods. I currently work at Baptcare. a not-for-profit organisation and am part of the roll out of the new rebrand across print and digital collateral across all sections of the greater organisation. Prior to this I was part of the Marketing and Engagement at La Trobe University for five years and nine months in which I played a key role in the application of the University’s rebranded identity and brand look and feel across all areas and all print collateral including publications; student recruitment both domestic and international markets. I applied the brand identity across many services including annual and sustainability reports, research reports, and corporate brochures and guides. A proven team player, I am comfortable in taking a lead role in projects and/or managing others, able to give briefs and taking and receiving direction. I am also capable of working independently with minimal direction after being given a brief. Proven capability to perform under pressure and work to tight deadlines and budgets to ensure client satisfaction while also ensuring all proposed finished artwork is delivered on time. I am adaptable, organised, result and detail-oriented, excellent work ethic, strong time management and interpersonal skills. Able to follow style guides. Ability to create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts. Ability to come up with diverse ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. Extensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of print and online collateral, production procedures, printing system, and industry terminology.