Hi! I'm Heather

In my youth, I had a strong passion for photography and animals, fueled by a creative upbringing with my artist father.

Despite modest circumstances, our home was a creative haven, fostering my love for art. This background shaped my unconventional journey from a Graphic Designer to a Creative Director, relying on hands-on experience over a traditional degree qualification.

My career has been built on real-world interactions with clients, providing unique insights that formal education can't offer. My childhood dream of being a zookeeper evolved into working with photographers and cinematographers, forming the basis for my career in shaping brands with innovative ideas and activations.

Today, I leverage my creativity to craft engaging stories for brand development, applying my skills across various media channels. With over 20 years of experience, I emphasise the importance of a strong foundation, strategy, and collaborative teamwork for brand success.

As a leader in my field, I enjoy mentoring other designers and nurturing growth. I'm eager to collaborate on your next project, so let's connect and bring your ideas to life.

Contact me through my page, and I look forward to working with you!

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What Our Customers Say

  • "I can honestly say after 40 years of doing these things your interpretation of the brief and the execution is the best I have seen."

    - Christopher Baynes, Publisher, DoComeMonday, DCM Group

  • "If you want an honest opinion and lots of help to help you understand what you really want and need. Heathers the way to go. You don't even know what you want till you speak to her. Lovely to talk to and amazing work ethics. Very professional yet honest and fun!"

    - Ish, The Candle Cart

  • "Working with Heather James was a breathe of fresh air in a tight deadline situation to develop a brand and print material within a 2 week period. Heather's professionalism and attitude was remarkable given the pressure we were all on to deliver."

    - Zaidee Jackson, National Business Development Manager, Ball & Doggett

  • "The professionalism and expertise shown by Heather has been second to none. Heather was able to take my vision which was explained over a 5 minute phone call, and deliver designs that were beyond my wildest imagination. Heather was able to channel all of her years in design to deliver a design which exceeded the brief...she went above and beyond to ensure that I was more than content with the design. And all within an extremely tight timeline, and on budget!"

    - Adam De Mercurio, Lick of Smoke

  • "Heather is such a professional designer who listens to what you are asking for & produces the most beautiful work."

    - Sonja Ljavroska, Clinical Naturopath

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