As an Account Manager with a creative eye and strategic and commercial mindset, I don’t want to just make campaigns look good, I want to influence - change the way people think, feel and behave. Great advertising is powerful and leaves an indelible mark. What makes me tick are long-lasting relationships and impactful campaign
My expertise is working with clients to solve complex business problems and contribute to powerful creative narratives to achieve results. For example, I worked with the Australian Army on their recruitment campaign to change entrenched cultural systems and attract future generations. I deliver each brief with passion and go the extra mile. I simplify the complex. Minimalism is viewed as a loss or a subtraction when, in fact, it is the execution of balance.
MY Goal IS SIMPLE:
to produce THE BEST work and work with THE BEST.
Creative Strategy
Account Management
Creative Strategy Account Management
Experience
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Billy Blue College of Design
Course Subjects
Typography - D , D , HDDesign Context - HD, HD , HD
Interactive Design - C, C, HD
Design Software - HD, D ,D
Illustration - D, HD
Design Industry - HD
Design Thinking - HD
Career prep - HD
Symbols and branding - D, D, HD
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Junior Graphic Designer - Graduate
2020
Starting as a graduate within the design studio, I successfully worked on various projects across Defence, government and the private sector. Quickly proving my skills, I became the social media coordinator for CEO Colin Anstie’s media and marketing presentations. In this role, I developed a diverse portfolio, including; copywriting, designing tiles for LinkedIn posts, Instagram and Facebook, and produced creative concepts for digital marketing course outlines and session details.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
2020
As a proven and trusted employee, I was requested to accompany the CEO as his executive assistant. I performed secretarial duties, attending meetings, assisting in the HR on-boarding processes, scheduling and planning events, developing quotes, managing emails and calendars. I consider this an invaluable experience, as I gained indispensable insights into business management.
Design Consultant
2021
As a design consultant, I have gained essential client-side skills by responding to many client briefs, producing work across all aspects of creative design, pitching and client liaison. I also produced and facilitated courses alongside RD Consulting director and CEO, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, including four ex-premiers, Queanbeyan Palerang Council small businesses, and provided LinkedIn development for Australian National University students.
Agile Certified - Professional Scrum Master II - 2021
I implemented the agile methodology into the design studio and led the restructuring, planning and management of the methodology, creating an agile board overseeing the backlog, current (sprints) work and output.
Lead designer - Army
2021
As the design lead for the multi-million-dollar Army account (Career Management - Army), I am responsible for creating and implementing the new branding refresh across all internal communications. I developed and produced creative concepts,
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Working as Client and Business Executive I reported directly to the CEO and National Manager. I managed the company's smaller private clients and projects. Some clients include; The Casino Canberra, Rise Above, Allinsure, The Den and Focus ACT. I gained a wealth of knowledge regarding client experience and project management. I briefed and coordinated projects across our in-house studios including, media, design and communications. I also worked alongside the CEO in assessing new business opportunities and partnerships, facilitating initial meetings. I worked on larger clients such as Maliganis Edwards Johnson, The Australian Sports Commission and Hiit Republic assisting with market research and conceptualisation.
Eager to bring my ideas to life, I worked with the Creative Director on multiple creative projects including writing TV commercial scripts, one of which is currently being produced. -
As an Account Manager, I oversee end-to-end delivery of integrated property marketing campaigns, combining strong client relationships, seamless project execution, and strategic creative direction.
Client Service
I build and maintain trusted client partnerships by prioritising clear communication, transparency, and a structured, enjoyable working process. I tailor engagement approaches to individual client needs, ensuring a high-quality experience that supports both collaboration and results. I work with both sales agents and developers, from Colliers, Belle Property, IB Property, Ray White, SRM and others. I have collaborated with major developers and institutional stakeholders such as Landmark Group, CBUS, and Lendlease, as well as boutique developers, joint ventures, and private consortiums. I am experienced in managing stakeholder relationships across both corporate and project-level brands, aligning commercial objectives with strategic communication and engagement outcomes.Project Delivery
I manage a diverse portfolio of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Overseeing all campaign touch-points including branding, copywriting, photography and film production, sales messaging, website development, social media campaigns, signage, display suite fit-outs, and events. I coordinate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver cohesive, high-impact outcomes.Creative Strategy
Drawing on a foundation in design and a freelance background I bring strategic insight to campaign development, translating client objectives into clear briefs. Supporting creative direction and concept development, through a strong understanding of branding, design, and audience engagement, ensuring campaigns are both strategically aligned and creatively distinctive. I love collaborating with and managing a range of specialist partners, including designers, media and press, photographers, videographers, copywriters, printers, interior designers and architects to ensure alignment across strategy, creative, and production, delivering effective and memorable campaigns distinct to each project and client.
2019 - 2022 / RD Consulting
2018 / Billy Blue College of Design
2023 / Supercurious
2024 - Now / The Property Agency
References
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Cheri Flewell-Smith
There are some students that you wave out the door saying ‘don’t forget me when you’re famous’ with a knowing smile, because you know it’s only a matter of time. Isobel immediately stood out. She was the student who actively sought out advice and critical feedback; she wasn’t afraid of reworking ideas or being challenged—she thrived on it. As a student, she saw the experience as an opportunity to hone her craft diligently.
So it was no surprise that Isobel snapped up a job the minute she graduated. Any agency or studio is lucky to have a talent like her, who consistently produces insightful and compelling creative but brings a level of professionalism and maturity that I haven’t seen before. Not only would I consider her ‘one to watch’—but hire—if you're ever lucky enough to get the chance!
Contact
0418646967
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Jamie Wilson
I am pleased to provide this reference for Isobel Iffland Mihaich (Izzy).At Supercurious, Izzy gained experience and learnings working in a hybrid role across Strategic Planning, Creative and Client Management.
Izzy is a super talent with enormous potential. She has a unique blend of strategic and creative skills and understands how to help clients unpack complex problems and create innovative ways forward. In a fast-moving, multi-channel world, Izzy’s ability to think strategically, execute creatively, and work to meet client needs, is one of her greatest strengths.
Further, Izzy has a friendly, welcoming personality, who collaborates well with clients and colleagues alike – she brings a high level of passion and dedication to her work, which sets a bar for everyone to follow.
I would recommend Izzy for any future position and believe that if given the right opportunity and mentoring, would be an invaluable addition to any company or agency.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need further information.
Contact
0407 633 556
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Annette Nel
Isobel joined our agency on the 11 th of April 2023 as Business and Client Executive. Although her training and passion would have suited a role in the creative department better, she grabbed the opportunity to learn and grow within our agency with both hands. Isobel is highly intelligent, a great team player and exceptionally good at managing clients. She also tried her hands at video script writing and wrote two great commercials, of which one is currently being produced.With her background in art and design, she has a really keen eye for detail. Although she didn’t have much opportunity to flex her muscles as art director, I do believe she has the ability and potential to thrive in the creative department.
She is also very strategic and with her knack for seeing the Big Picture, I can also envision her growing into a strategy role if given the chance.
Isobel dives all in and even helped out as production assistant and on-camera talent when asked. She’s a delightful person and will add value to any organisation.
Although we will miss Izzy for everything she brought to our team, we wish her all the best as she spreads her wings and takes on new challenges. She has a bright future ahead of her and I look forward to seeing her continuing to grow and succeed.
Contact
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Sebastian Beurich
I have had the pleasure of working with Isobel Iffland-Mihaich for the past 14 months, in my capacity as a Project Lead and Senior CommunicationsConsultant at RD Consulting. During this time, Isobel was my team’s graphic designer in both a full-time, on-site, and part-time capacity. Isobel has displayed great skills at building relationships and rapport across our client area, from senior executive through to junior employees.
Isobel’s client interactions are always conducted with grace, providing solid, evidence-based justification for design decisions. She has a talent for designing innovative products, pushing the envelope to ensure collateral remains relevant and thought-provoking, while also staying within the provided design brief. This skill has been applied across our project on numerous occasions, contributing to excellent results from our campaigns.
One of Isobel’s best qualities is her continual desire to expand her design skills into new areas, ensuring she can produce the best and most relevant products for clients. She has learned core communications skills throughout her time in my team, used them to identify and tailor content to audience requirements and has identified a desire to learn – and opportunities to integrate – not only digital animation and video skills, but also other related areas. For the above reasons, I believe Isobel would be an asset to any design team.
Contact
+ 61 400 129 297
sbeurich@iinet.net.au
She has a unique blend of strategic and creative skills and understands how to help clients unpack complex problems and create innovative ways forward. In a fast-moving, multi-channel world, Izzy’s ability to think strategically, execute creatively, and work to meet client needs, is one of her greatest strengths.
JAMIE WILSON, CEO - SUPERCURIOUS