TIM COLEMAN
DESIGN
ABOUT
I started my career designing record covers back in the 80s for Melbourne band Vicious Circle. This led me to design covers for record labels Reactor Records, in Australia, and Over the Top Records, in America; before returning to Adelaide to study an Associate Diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design, followed by a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Art and Design.
I briefly taught art and design at Scotch College and Rostrevor College, followed by a stint at the Cavan Juvenile Detention Centre... as a Youth Worker.
Hungry for knowledge I left the education system to work as a Graphic Designer for Visy, one of the world's largest packaging companies. I designed for print in CMYK and spot colours on a range of printing presses. After several years working in Adelaide as a Graphic Designer and Production Manager I ended up as the Art Director working with a team of 15 Graphic Designers at Clipsal, and have fond memories of working in a purpose built studio with amazing people.
When Clipsal was purchased by the corporate giant Schneider Electric, I worked as part of the Australian studio, and co-ordinated with the studios in Hong Kong, America and Poland, to produce all the advertising, promotional, educational and corporate assets for the company.
After working for over 15 years with Clipsal and Schneider Electric I jumped ship to another proud Australian manufacturer, Stratco. Here I art directed all the photoshoots and managed the monthly retail print catalogues. I worked with an awesome team of creative people in a highly demanding environment, which continually pushed me to do my best.
After six years with Stratco I took the opportunity to work in the wine industry with yet another Australian success story, Wine Titles Media. I'm currently working on magazines (which I love!) with an eclectic bunch of creative people.
I have extensive experience in corporate design for large companies as well as designing logos and branding for start-up businesses. I have worked as a teacher, leader and designer, and have the ability to create engaging material for digital media and print applications.
This site is a small collection of my work which I'm incredibly GRATEFUL to have been given the opportunity to be a part of.
I hope you like it :)