Elise Martinson
Elise Martinson Illustration
Sydney, Australia
+61 400731002
www.elisemartinson.com
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
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,