By Ninja

Together, different.

At By Ninja, I connect good people doing good things in businesses with good customers, and help them grow through strategic and thoughtful experiences. 

I don't just think outside the box, I fold the box into a paper crane. 

Our teams are brought together on a project basis to deliver exceptional creative outcomes. This keeps us agile, lean and efficient, while staying true to the outcome. We have delivered award-winning creative for startups, small businesses, state governments, and local and international beauty brands.

Visit our website to learn more👇
www.byninja.com.au

Creative Overlord

Freelance Graphic Designer

Design Ninjas

Design Ninjas is a subscription-based design service that brings lightning-fast creativity to the forefront. 

No frills, just skills.
After years of working alongside marketers, brand managers, co-designers, and agencies, I uncovered a common challenge – the need for high-quality design that's accessible and efficient. We believe that exceptional design should be within reach for everyone, and Design Ninjas is here to make it happen.

Check out the website to learn more👇
www.designninjas.au

Founder

Communify 

As a member of the Communications Committee I advise and support the Communify team on the strategy and execution of their marketing and communications plan.

Communify Queensland is an established community organisation providing a diverse range of services, from early childhood, mental health services to aged and disability services, including day respite and aged care packages. As one of Brisbane's largest and most active charities, Communify supports the community on all sides.

Communications Committee Member

Focused Marketing Solutions Pty Ltd

Lead Designer

QinetiQ Australia

Achievements:
QLD PICA Gold Award for the Flipper Book
National PICA Silver Award for the Flipper Book

Graphic Designer

Ashdown-Ingram

Assistant Senior Graphic Designer

Salton Group

Achievements:
Design of product which rated GfK top 10 for more than 5 months running
Developed a processes and training guide for New Product Development processes
Introduced a graphics brief system which reduced draft re-work by more than 50%.

Australian Department of Defence; and HTR Engineering and IT Professional Services

As a contractor to the Australian Department of Defence, I was responsible for the development and amendment of technical illustrations for a number of high priority projects. This position required me to obtain a Defence clearance at RESTRICTED level.

Technical Illustrator - contractor

RSEA Pty Ltd

Boeing Defence Australia

This position required me to obtain a Defence clearance at SECRET level.

Junior Graphic Designer

This position required me to obtain a Defence clearance at SECRET level.

Achievements:
Selected to participate in the Boeing Leadership Development Program
Finalist in the 2006 Boeing Young Leader Award
Nominated and short-listed for the 2006 Queensland Training Awards.

Technical Illustrator

For years I worked in the creative industry, delivering multi-million dollar projects for design houses that fell short on delivering value and ingenuity for their brands.

I found myself seeking more from an industry that offered low prospects for designers and brands alike — something that was creatively challenging, but also impactful. I had reached a turning point.

I freelanced as a designer while pursuing a mechanical engineering degree. A real change occurred when I began working with brands that shared my values, and that experience led to a profound transformation.

From this journey, By Ninja was born — a brand studio that differentiates itself through a deep commitment to customer intimacy and innovation.

We create meaningful impact, aligned to the values of the brands we work with. Our approach has earned us a reputation for excellence, exemplified by high retention and professional accolades.

Now, I empower beauty brands to craft unforgettable experiences that drive growth, through conscious branding and product design. 

We take your product idea from concept to consumer; crafting brand, design and packaging experiences for the conscious consumer. 

Our clients and their results are testament to our approach:

𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐚
👉 Cell Forté Serum Violet Grey top seller, selling out 3 times in 2 months. 
👉 BFCM D2C sales soared by 300%, with a 60% repurchase rate.

𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐎𝐗 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛
“Kathleen has an amazing ability to understand your needs and vision for your brand and translate that into a brand and product that exceed your expectations.”

𝐋𝐔𝐗𝐄 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬
“They transformed not only our branding but also our brand voice and digital presence in such a way that our business has grown in triple digits since the start of the partnership.”
👉 Doubled traffic and checkout value.
👉 Increased customer retention.
👉 Triple-digit growth in 9 months.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
👉 Featured in Vanity Fair and Beauty Independent for branding and sustainability.
👉 Reduced transport emissions by up to 90%.
👉 Increased D2C sales by 65% within 12 months.

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞
👉 Reduced carbon footprint by 24%.
👉 Diverted >1 tonne of plastic from landfill.

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬
👉 Minimised start-up costs.
👉 Mitigated product breakage.
👉 Eliminated ~0.3kg of carbon emissions per product.


Interested in working with me and my team:
🌟 Bespoke Branding & Product Design - www.byninja.com.au
⭐ Unlimited Graphic Design Support - www.designninjas.au 

Reach out to me kathleen@byninja.com.au

Kathleen Casford

AB cranes

CT, CS, C6, CN, DG, HR, RI, EWP, working at heights,

Crane Operator / Dogman

PACIFIC SCAFFOLDING LIMITED

Logistics and Scaffolding labour for both Pacific Scaffolding (kwikstage) and Access Scaffolding (alloy).

HR Crane Truck Driver

Access Scaffolding Qld

Crane Truck operator, Labourer

QScaff Pty Ltd

Supply and installation with all terrain crane and fork lift vehicle capability.
Servicing the Southeast of Qld.
Got a difficult job? Access an issue?
Give us a call...

HR Crane Truck Driver / BDM

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Director Of Marketing And Business Development

Macutex

Building asset auditor; QS, condition assessments and inspections for client asset management and life cycle programming.

Senior Auditor

SLED Systems Pty Ltd

National & International Project Sales Consultant.
Responsible for the design, specification, supply and installation of engineered and certified solar outdoor LED lighting.
Also provide grid connected LED lighting solutions and products.
Suitable applications range from path way lighting, perimeter & area security lighting, car park lighting, commercial lighting, transit advertising signage, marine infrastructure lighting, utilities sector and military infrastructure.
Also suitable for structures ranging from industrial infrastructure, shelters, restrooms to boardwalks, including pedestrian bridges.
Pole materials range from timber to steel, aluminum and fiber reinforced plastics, including composites and laminated timbers.

Owner / Business Development Director

PGK Distribution

Business Development Manager/Project Delivery

Rechenberg Pty Ltd

Solar Outdoor Lighting (SOL); iTower - Mobile Hybrid Surveillance and lighting solutions; Gallagher Perimeter Security solutions; National & International Project Sales Consultant.

Business Development Manager - Solar Lighting Division

Landmark Products Pty Ltd

Consultant for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of fully engineered and certified outdoor structures ranging from furniture to shelters, restrooms to boardwalks, including pedestrian bridges over 50m in length. Structural materials range from timber to steel, aluminum and fiber reinforced plastics, including wood plastic composites.

Project Sales Consultant

I am looking for opportunities to further develop my crane operating career. Having recently added RI-intermediate Rigging, to my crane operating experience with the attainment of a HRWL for the following classes in 2020: DG, CS, CT, CN, C2 & C6, RB, EWP, Working at Heights, Tele-handler. I am planning to complete my CO-Open Crane ticket in the near future.
Able to contribute effectively to changing work environments and build on staff cohesion in a collaborative way.
Additional experience and strengths as a Business Development specialist creating strong connections for Australasian manufacturers and suppliers with government agencies, commercial developers, the mining and resources sector and the construction industry.
Qualified Scuba diver; restricted coxswain license, experienced extreme terrain crane truck operator, F250 owner and enthusiast!
Equine management (breed selection, training and enduro events); Canine handler (breeding & training); Amateur entomologist…insects are very cool; would also love to raise and train a peregrine falcon, but this is illegal for amateurs within Australia.

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