Video portfolio
Here’s a short video portfolio of some of my more recent work
- Silverback Creations Animation test
- Date 2022
Silverback Kreations
What can I help you with?
Graphic Design
With the rise of digital media and the increasing importance of visual communication
Advertising
Including print ads in newspapers and magazines, television commercials, online banners and videos, and outdoor billboards
Video Editing and Animation
The combination of video editing and animation allows for unlimited creative potential in telling a story, whether it be for a commercial, film, or other type of multimedia project
Website Building
With the growing importance of having an online presence, website building has become a critical aspect of modern business and marketing strategies. Whether it be for e-commerce, informational, or personal purposes, building a website is a crucial step in establishing a strong online presence
Photo Editing
Allow me to enhance your photos with the assurance that they will maintain a natural appearance, despite being edited. Or, let's get adventurous and create something entirely bold and exaggerated!
Custom Computers
If you want to be reliable, and fast, it's not going to be cheap, but let me build your dream computer that can do anything you need
See below for
My Portfolio
What Clients Say
Testimonial
thepoint.net.au
Jackie Pearson
Chief Operating OfficerThe Point ESG News Site
Jul 2022 - CurrentI have worked with Justin for many years now, but in 2022 I decided to start my own website and I knew Justin was the best person for the job, he's done an amazing job and always comes through when there's an issue, even at 11pm at night!
centralcoastnews.net
Cec Bucello
Business OwnerCentral Coast Newspapers
Nov 2004 - Jun 2022Justin had been a hardworking and loyal employee for many years, I saw him go from strength to strength, always with the business first attitude, there's no doubt we wouldn't have been able to grow to such a strong organisation without Justin leading the way.
1998 - 2023
TRAINING
Adobe Lightroom - Essentials Training
bringyourownlaptop.com
08/03/23
Adobe Certified Course, taught by Dan Scott an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) for Lightroom for Bringyourownlaptop.com
Figma UI UX Design Essentials
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08/02/23
Adobe Certified Course, taught by Dan Scott an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) for Figma for Bringyourownlaptop.com
Adobe InDesign CC – Advanced Training
bringyourownlaptop.com
02/02/23
Adobe Certified Course, taught by Dan Scott an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) for InDesign for Bringyourownlaptop.com
Adobe Photoshop CC - Essentials Training
bringyourownlaptop.com
10/1/23
Adobe Certified Course, taught by Dan Scott an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) for Photoshop for Bringyourownlaptop.com
Adobe Illustrator CC - Essentials Training
bringyourownlaptop.com
7/1/23
Adobe Certified Course, taught by Dan Scott an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) for Adobe Illustrator for Bringyourownlaptop.com
After Effects CC - Animated Infographic Training
bringyourownlaptop.com
24/12/22
Adobe Certified Course, taught by Dan Scott an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) for After Effects for Bringyourownlaptop.com
Adobe Premiere Pro CC - Essentials Training
bringyourownlaptop.com
17/12/22
Adobe Certified Course, taught by Dan Scott an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) for Premier Pro for Bringyourownlaptop.com
Adobe InDesign CC - Essential Training
bringyourownlaptop.com
09/12/22
Adobe Certified Course, taught by Dan Scott an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) for InDesign for Bringyourownlaptop.com
2004 - 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer, Ticketing & Marketing
Bart Group - Sleeping Giant & James Lane
Dec 2022 - Current
• Designed captivating in-store signage and met all store signage deadlines. • Crafted social media advertising content in various formats including video. • Provided crucial administrative support to the merchandise team, overseeing various product-related tasks. • Played a pivotal role in product activation, marketing initiatives, and maintained effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders. • Managed the setup of new product items and promotional materials within the system. • Maintained retail item updates, pricing adjustments, clearance, and product removals post onboarding in Pronto. • Efficiently handled samples, fabric swatches, and product announcements. • Ensured effective communication of quality control notifications. • Acted as the go-to troubleshooter and promptly responded to product inquiries from stores and customer service. • Processing and organising customer orders in Pronto
Graphic Designer & Production Consultant - Freelance
The Point ESG News Site - thepoint.net.au
Jul 2022 - Current
• Spearheaded branding initiatives encompassing logos, business cards, and promotional merchandise. • Designed and developed WordPress websites, including WooCommerce shops and seamless data migration from previous news blogs. Ensured all images were edited and web links retained. • Managed social media channels and provided IT consulting to support further promotion efforts.
Graphic Designer - Contract
Australian Turf Club
Aug - Nov 2022
• Maintained brand consistency by serving as a brand custodian, delivering engaging outputs in adherence with guidelines. • Directed design services for all mediums across all departments, including sales collateral, point of sale, signage, HTML digital output, invitations, and advertising. • Managed all print jobs, including press checks, and oversaw press schedules to ensure deadlines were met. • Prepared graphics and sponsors logos for optimal display on the venue's big screens. • Prioritized design projects in alignment with the marketing department's business plan, liaising with staff to understand design job objectives. • Produced branded designs for social media assets, company reports, maps, media guides, and brochures. • Demonstrated innovative design while adhering to budget and timeline requirements.
Production Manager - Fulltime
Central Coast Newspapers
Nov 2004 - Jun 2022
• Delivered designed layouts, logos, typography, article format & covers • Pre-press production of images including enhancement • Designed elements for multi-channel content including print, digital, audio/visual and social media • Liaised with clients to create advertisements and new branding through client conferences, digital services and face-to-face sessions • Utilised Acrobat/InDesign to effectively maintain administrative work • Led and supported graphic design team including training of colleagues, trainees, university students, and volunteers • Ensured brand identity was communicated across the organisation, including when launching new magazines, newspapers and catalogues • Managed and delivered a rebrand of the organisation including new logos, typography, design, colours and format of several masth eads • Liaised with the editorial team on a daily basis to ensure workflow is managed for deadlines • Maintained digital graphic master folders to ensure relevant graphic information is documented and accessible for future reference Web Developer/ IT Support • Designed and launched websites to help manage content creation across the organisation • Built and maintained 100+ custom desktops and laptops, and rackmount 100TB Synology server with offsite Synology, TrueNAS and QNAP backups • Developed office network systems including QNAP and Ubiquiti Networks • Online shop building and stock management of CMS systems including WordPress and ZenCart • Managed webhosting, email creation and maintenance, and coding for internal communications All newspapers can be viewed online https://issuu.com/centralcoastnewspapers
Graphic Designer - Business Owner
Silverback Kreations
2004 - Present
• Successfully managed the production and design of a monthly music magazine for 14 years, while also developing and maintaining its online store. • Collaborated with a diverse clientele to create branded designs, including logos, billboards, signage, album covers for musicians, and artwork for content creators. • Designed, oversaw, and sustained various social media platforms for a diverse set of clients. • Produced books, catalogs and booklets tailored to the specific requirements of educational institutions, companies, and community associations. • Built visually appealing websites from inception to completion.
Computer building / Repairs / Maintenance / Networking - Business Owner
Silverback Kreations
2004 - Present
• Devised custom-built computer systems, catering to diverse customer requirements, ranging from office usage to bespoke water-cooled gaming configurations. • Implemented wired network infrastructure for fully-equipped offices, accommodating up to 50 computers and operating on multiple switches. • Built and installed Synology/QNAP servers, integrated with 10GbE networking and Fibre connections. • Constructed and configured TrueNAS servers, with an emphasis on 10GbE networking. • Performed maintenance on a vast network of over 100 computers and laptops. Video/Photo editing • Conducted pre-press photo editing services, encompassing photo touch-ups and restoration of old photos. • Produced, edited, and animated videos using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Justin Stanley
Chief Operating OfficerI am available for freelance work. Connect with me on my socials or call me on
Phone: 0412894082 Email: info@silverbackkreations.com