Elise Martinson

Elise Martinson Illustration

Sydney, Australia
A high achieving creative with a strong illustration portfolio, specialising in animals and animal characters. Adaptive and versatile with the ability to excel at many creative tasks and styles. Experience ranging from hands-on illustration work to overseeing production. Over 10 years of experience in creating artwork to brief, within budget and on time. Diligent worker and effective team member. Well-rounded with an understanding and some experience in many forms of art including illustration, sculpture and 3D animation/modelling.

Work Experience

Australian Gold And Silver Exchange

Production Manager

Integral part of a small international team. Assigned a variety of tasks including; product design and illustration, designing and developing marketing materials, event management, communicating with suppliers and overseeing the production of products from concept to product release. Solving inefficiencies and saving costs by bringing certain work in-house and outsourcing other work when needed.
February 2013 - May 2016 Australia

Watermark Ltd

Illustrator

Developing creative illustrations for products and advertising for large agencies and well-known brands. Managing each project, working directly with the client to achieve the best results. Delivering artwork to specification, on budget and on time.
June 2013 - Present Sydney, Australia

The Perth Mint

Designer

Created illustrations for coins and packaging. Collaborating with manufacturing and marketing teams. Developing custom designs for clients such as Mattel, Hasbro, BHP and Australia Post and working to style guides. Produced a series of coins, later adapted for stamps by Australia Post, which went on to win favourite stamp of the year.
March 2008 - November 2009 Perth, Australia

Elise Martinson Illustration

Freelance Illustrator

Providing illustration and design services to clients for conceptual, manufacturing and promotional purposes.
2004 - Present Australia

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

Creative Manager

May 2016 - Present Yarra Glen, Australia

Education

Curtin University

Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia Design) Honours

Graduated with a BA in Multimedia Design with First Class Honours. Studied photography, illustration, interactive design and 3D modelling and animation. Awarded the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship for academic ability and service to the community. Received multiple Dean’s commendations for consistently achieving high results. Lead student groups on volunteering camps. Studied in Canada as part of the scholarship. Won interactive design competition.
2004 - 2007 Perth, Australia

Esperance Senior High School

1999 - 2003 Esperance, Australia

Languages

English (Native),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, Painting, Retouching, Sculpture,