Scott Kirkman

Brand & Digital Designer

Newcastle, Australia
Collaborating with agencies and organisations on a freelance and contractual basis while continuing to work on select client projects through Shorthand Studio.

Scott is a process-driven designer. He balances creativity with a pragmatic approach to brand and design, with a focus on outcomes that not only look great but also achieve tangible results. He earned his design stripes with FutureBrand, one of the world’s largest brand consultancies. Scott is shaping the next generation of designers by teaching at the School of Creative Industries at his alma mater, the University of Newcastle.

Work Experience

Scott Kirkman

Freelance Brand & Digital Designer

Collaborating with agencies and organisations on a freelance and contractual basis while continuing to work on select client projects through Shorthand Studio.
2019 - Present Australia

University Of Newcastle

Casual Academic

2019 - Present Australia

Shorthand Studio

Partner

2014 - Present Australia

Studio Pennant

Creative Director / Cofounder

2013 - 2014 Australia

FutureBrand

Designer

2010 - 2012 Australia

Freelance

Graphic Designer

2006 - 2012 Australia

Education

University Of Newcastle

Bachelor, Visual Communication (Design)

2008 - 2010 Newcastle, Australia

Hunter TAFE

Diploma, Graphic Design

January 2006 - 2008 Newcastle, Australia

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

Httpster

Obsurfation Website Featured

2013

One Page Mania

Obsurfation Website Featured

2013

The Best Designs

Brand Village Website Featured

2013

The Loop

Featured Project - The Beatle Boys

2012

Australian INfront

Portfolio featured.

201201

Oh Beautiful Beer

Work featured on blog.

201112

The SIRmon

Red State poster featured in blog.

201109

Behance Prosite

Featured Portfolio

201109

The Loop

Featured Portfolio

201107

The Loop

Featured Person

201107

Love Is Here

Work featured in exhibition.

201107

Semi-Permanent

Published in the Semi-Permanent Book '10.

201003

Skills

Brand Identity, Branding, Graphic Design, Identity Design, Logo Design,