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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.

CONTACT

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

Tools

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

References

Provided upon request.

Last Updated 24.10.31