ABOUT ME…

FABIAN ALIFRACO

CRAFTING CAPTIVATING VISUAL EXPERIENCES WITH CREATIVE AMBITION.

I am a highly self-motivated graphic and motion designer with three years of working experience across various design roles. Through my experience and qualifications, I have sharpened my ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and excel in both support and leadership roles, proving my capabilities within the industry.

My journey has been a mix of creativity, collaboration, and hands-on experiences, shaping me into a versatile designer ready for any challenge thrown at me.

I am so drawn to this field because of its dynamic nature, where creativity and innovation constantly intersect to solve real-world challenges. The opportunity to craft meaningful and visually compelling work that resonates with audiences drives my passion to contribute and continually grow within the creative industry.

  • QUALIFIED IN A BACHELOR OF DESIGN
    Mar 2021 - Jun 2024
    • Graduated at Swinburne University
    • Majors include Communication Design + Motion Design
    • Achieved a GPA of 2.773

    PETER MAC’S CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION AND APPRECIATION
    Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
    • Completed as part of Swinburne University’s “Motion Design Capstone” unit

    QUALIFIED IN A CERTIFICATE IV IN SCREEN AND MEDIA
    Feb 2019 - Dec 2020
    • Completed as part of Parade College’s “VET” program
    • Additionally won an “Academic Excellence” award upon my graduation

    HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
    • Graduated at Parade College

  • ANTHOS ADVISORY PTY LTD

    GRAPHIC DESIGN & DIGITAL MARKETING
    PART-TIME | Aug 2023 - Present
    • My role saw an evolution into design and marketing as I proved my capabilities.
    • Recently developed a refurbished brand identity for the client.
    • Honed my skills using Illustrator and InDesign.
    • Saw an improvement within my confidence as a designer.

    JUNIOR WEB DESIGNER
    CASUAL | Dec 2022 - Aug 2023
    • Supervised a web design role.
    • Developed my critical thinking and communication skills.

    DESIGN BUREAU
    INTERNSHIP | Jul 2024 - Dec 2024
    • Developed dynamic animations for the “GradX” event at Swinburne University.
    • Collaborated with the client and the team of designers on concept development for the animations.
    • Adapted to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and creativity.

    PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE
    INTERNSHIP | Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
    • Collaborated on a university motion infographics project.
    • Utilised Adobe Illustrator and After Effects to create a high-quality result.
    • Was able to provide attention to detail, despite a high workload and tight deadlines.

    FREELANCE GRAPHIC AND MOTION DESIGNER
    FREELANCE | Feb 2021 - Sep 2023
    • Started building my portfolio through work with small, individual businesses.
    • Crafted brand identity and plus short-form content during this time, as well as a range of design collateral
    • Additionally worked with a creative group called Borealis, spanning Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
    > Collaborated with Anytime Fitness
    > Designed A-stands, flyers, brochures and advertisements for social media
    > Involved liaising with client

  • ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD:
    • Photoshop
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • Cinema 4D
    • Premiere Pro
    • After Effects
    • XD

    MAXON CINEMA4D

    FIGMA

    MICROSOFT OFFICE365:
    • Word
    • PowerPoint
    • ExCel