Elle Apopei

Entry-Level Graphic Designer

Perth, Australia
The reason I am doing graphic design: I like people.
I love the feeling when a clients face lights up when you have nailed their particular problem.
Graphic design can be cold, political or it can be high-end and complex.
But as for me, I like helping people with my skills. If that's doing a freebie or something expensive, I can't wait to get started.

Work Experience

Curtin University

Sessional Tutor

March 2013 - Present Perth, Australia

The Globe

Junior Designer / Freelance

August 2013 - Present Perth, Australia

Clarity Communications

Internship / Mentorship

I am incredibly fortunate to be doing some work experience with the wonderful team at Clarity. "Valuable" is an understatement. I am currently assisting them with re-branding the beautiful Melbourne based foundation Think Pink, which focuses on financially and emotionally assisting women with Breast Cancer.
June 2012 - March 2013 Australia

St Philips Anglican Church

Freelance Designer

I have been doing freelance design for St Philips Anglican Church Cottesloe since I started Graphic Design at Curtin University. It has been a real pleasure and a fantastic learning experience. The work has always been challenging, as doing forward thinking design for churches is always interesting. I have also had the great pleasure of being commissioned to re-brand St Philips: I am loving this relationship and am so excited to see it progress!
January 2010 - Present Perth, Australia

Connect Perth

Freelance Designer

Connect Perth is a not-for-profit organization that dedicates itself to welcoming new-comers to Perth and helping them settle in. I have been doing their bi-annual graphics and promotional material since I started University. It has been a joy and privilege to be apart of.
July 2011 - Perth, Australia

Mamre Consulting

Graphic Designer

I was commissioned to design a brand identity, stationery and webpage for Mamre Consulting, a business that focuses on performance, mental health and work place functionality.
June 2012 - August 2012 Perth, Australia

Education

Curtin University

Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design

February 2010 - Present Perth, Australia

Awards

Curtin University SODA

Graphic Design Innovation

2012

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, Photography, Adobe Indesign, Client Communication, Typography,