EMMA SMART
PORTFOLIO 2026





PROFILE
emmajoysmart1@gmail.com
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My name is Emma Smart and I am a Sydney-based visual communications designer, specialising in publication and typographic design, as well as branding, visual identity, and storytelling. My design is playful and thoughtful, with a deep appreciation for beauty and the natural world. I like to bring a hand-drawn, raw aesthetic to digital projects and I don’t see a contradiction between functionality and fun. I care about the way my work impacts the world and other people.







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CV





Education
University of Technology 
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
2023-2025
Distinction Average 

University of Westminster 
Exchange semester for Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) 
Jan 2025 - May 2025

University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts 
2021

Stella Maris College 
2015 - 2020
Selected for Shape Design and Technology exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum 




Experience Untilnow
Junior Design Contract
Apr 2026 - Present

I have managed multiple projects and deadlines in a very fast-paced agency environment  working closely with the Head of Design and the rest of the team. I have worked across multiple platforms including print, digital, social media and video, always ensuring a brand’s visual identity remains consistent. 

I have worked in a team supporting UX/UI design on a proof-of-concept project for UNSW, including conducting user interviews with academics and contributing to a website prototype design. Also delivered smaller client projects independently, including copy editing for websites and illustration work primarily designed on Figma as well as designing explainer animation videos for clients, Vouch and Bridgit, which included working with an animator, briefing them using an animatic to explain the way the video was designed to move. I have also worked on designing social content for Untilnow’s own website.  

Untilnow

Design Internship
Mar 2026 - Apr 2026

Worked on website design and animation design for social media for start-up, Vouch.



Alphabet Studio 
Design Internship 
Feb 2026 - Mar 2026

Assisted in concept development including research and image making. Layout and Typography design and illustration. 

 

HammondCare
Design Internship 
December 2025

Designed assets for the HammondCare marketing and design team. Attended design meetings and assisted with Figma web library development for the new HammondCare website. 



Jillian Boustred
Design Internship 
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Created and published high quality, visually appealing content and design across multiple platforms, including the creation of EDMs and GIFs. Updated the website and attended design meetings with pattern makers and photographers. Assisted with photo shoots.  



Bailey Nelson 
Optical and Retail Assistant
Dec 2022 - April 2026

Managed the needs of customers and patients in a fast-paced environment, providing exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner. Organised and managed appointments, conduct pre-test exams for patients, help customers choose frames and assist with glasses measurements and fitting. 



Skills
  • Publication Design 
  • Typography Design
  • Pre-Press and Print Production
  • Branding and Visual Identity
  • Wire framing 
  • Social Media 
  • Content creation 
  • Animation Design 
  • Prototyping
  • Video and Photo Editing 
  • App and Web Design 
  • Illustration
  • Relationship Building 
  • Communication 
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Critical thinking 
  • Customer service 
  • Adaptability 



ToolsInDesign 
Illustrator
Photoshop 
After Effects 
Lightroom 
Premier Pro
Figma
Claude code 
Vercel 
Github 



ReferencesProvided upon request. 

Last Updated 24.10.31