Graphic designer, Illustrator & Photographer, based in Newcastle Australia.


Josie is a multidisciplinary creative and visual artist. Also known as Socially Designed, she specialises in an attentive and unique approach towards graphic design, illustration, and photography. With a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design under her belt, she is full of fresh ideas, and is ready to create.

Stemming from her love of music and culture, Josie has developed an empathetic and understanding ability as a creative to display her appreciation towards both hand-drawn and digital art. She creates through a fusion of style within her work, feeling her best when she is conceptualising and experimenting with new ideas.

Working alongside local businesses such as The Stag and Hunter Hotel, and upcoming bands such as The Terrys, she has industry experience, and is ready to collaborate today.

Please contact her directly for projects, comissions, or to inquire about purchasing work.

designedsocially@gmail.com
@sociallydesigned

Work Experience & Employment

  • ABN: 35 196 283 362 - February 2021 / Current
    Multidisciplinary creative services and client relationship management.

    - Graphic Design, and Illustration

    - Photography / Videography - DSLR and Studio

    - Adobe Creative Suite and Technology

    - Communication, and attention to detail

  • Graphic Design Volunteer - January 2025 / Current

    Social Media Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photographer.

    - ‘Waves of Change’ Artwork campaign
    - Highlights icons and templates
    - GIF creation / transitionson

  • Media Team Volunteer - February 2025
    Professional Event Photographer for ‘Over The Ditch’ Festival.

    - Photographing artists, branding, and patrons at 2-day festival.

    - Editing and post-production of all event photography

    - Event promotion and brand representation

  • In-House Graphic Designer Intern - September 2024
    Experience as an In-House Graphic Designer at Eat Your Water.

    - Mentored by EYW’s in-house designer Bon Morse, and owner Liam Scanlan.

    - Graphic Design & Illustration - Designing T-Shirts, mockups & tech packs.

    - Testing / reviewing samples, general day in the life of ecommerce business.

  • Graphic Designer Intern - January 2024
    Experience as a Graphic Designer at We Made You Look Marketing Agency.

    - Mentored by creative agency owner Brodie Richardson

    - Completed real client projects under the agency’s name.

    - Poster designs, social media assets, photography.

  • Graphic Designer Intern - January / February 2023
    Professional Experience as a Graphic Designer at Studio Zed.

    - Closely mentored by Carl Morgan and Simone O’Callaghan of The Uon.

    - Graphic Design & Illustraion Projects

    - Newcastle Writers Festival 2023 (Client)

    - Dynamic Collaborative teamwork style, working within Brand Guidelines.

Select Clients

  • Temper Magazine

  • The Newy

  • Wizard Water Agency

  • We Made You Look

  • Salty Soundz Magazine

  • DoughHeads

    DoughHeads

  • The Terrys

  • The Wicko

  • The Stag and Hunter Hotel

  • WWYW

  • Lies Collective

  • Newcastle Writers Festival

  • Lambton Park Hotel

Awards & Recognitions

  • First place for the Lambton Park Hotel design competition, designing their Merchandise and Staff T-shirts (2021).

  • First place in Design Competition for The Terrys single artwork titled ‘IDK’ (2021).

  • Runner Up for Push Pull design initiative competition, designing a staple hoodie for the brand (2023).

  • Finalist for Oli Clothing design competition, designing a T-shirt for the brand (2023).