STUDIO
MAEGAN MILLS
graphic and textiles designer
PROFILE/ VALUE
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Emerging graphic and textiles designer who has recently completed a Bachelor of Design UNSW 2022
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Strong focus on sustainable and ethical design principles
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Eager to collaborate, learn and continue to improve, develop and evolve as a designer
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Dedicated and passionate worker who brings enthusiasm, energy and optimism to a team environment
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Strong interest in womenswear in my own personal work; however, I bring a very versatile skillset and consider myself an adaptable learner
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Her eye for light, colour, and shape guides her multidisciplinary practice. Maegan blends the vessel of visual storytelling and ethical values through Graphic Design & Illustration, Textiles, and Photography projects.
EDUCATION
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Design
EXHIBITED WORK
'Public Threads Workshop' 2021
UNSW Arts & Design Annual, UNSW Galleries
GRAPHICS
Technical Skills
Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere Pro - Procreate - Branding/ Visual Identity - Logo Design - Publication Design - Wayfinding - Exhibition/ Spacial Design - Packaging - Typography
TEXTILES
Technical Skills
Screen Printing - Pattern Design - Felting - Natural Dyeing - Paper Making - Sewing - Photoshop - Mood Boarding
SOFT SKILLS SUMMARY
Effective Communication
Enthusiastic
Honest and Reliable
Adaptive and Flexible
Critical Thinking
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Karolina York Internship
June 2022 - September 2022
Particpated in Karolina York's 3-month Internship Program, working alongside junior and senior designers in the textiles surface print space. I immersed myself in the studio and gained a heightened knowledge with photoshop and increased technical skills when designing repeat patterns. I collaborated with the designers to complete the briefs within the proposed timeframe and assisted with the creative direction of commissioned prints. Developed exceptional sketching and drawing abilities.
Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Printmaking, Hand Drawing
Retail Sales Assistant
KOOKAI Australia
December 2021 - Current
Working on a casual basis, this position involves providing excellent customer service whilst working as part of a team to ensure a positive working environment. This position requires consistently ensuring exceptional work performance and overall store maintenance by demonstrating an initiative and ability to adapt. Problem-solving and perform in an enthusiastic and friendly manner. Furthermore, this position holds a high standard of presentation and personal grooming.
Skills: Teamwork, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Leadership
Childcare Assistant
North Rocks Afterschool Care Activity Centre
2019 - Current
Working on a casual basis, this position involves providing good quality play and educational provision to primary school children. This position requires planning and supervising activities for children, including arts and craft, sports, music, or dance etc. A focus of this role involves creating positive relationships with the children and families and creating a friendly working environment. Responsible for liaising with the families to ensure duties of food preparation for afternoon tea and the general maintenance of the children's centre, such as cleaning.
Skills: Planning and Organisation, Communication Skills, Role Model
REFERENCES
Emma Peters
Associate textiles lecturer
Stephen Goddard
Associate graphics lecturer
Roslyn Cox
northrocksafterschoolcare@gmail.com
042205318
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