Jim Murray

Jim Murray has over 18 years of industry experience and 14 years of teaching experience.

He originally trained in the UK and worked as a designer in London before moving to New Zealand. He previously worked as Design Director for Interbrand, which is one of the world's leading brand consultancies for eight years before moving into education.

Jim is a member of the Designers Institute of New Zealand with a passion for connecting Industry insights with design education. He has worked with students to achieve many domestic and international design awards, including Red Dot, Good Design and New Zealand’s DINZ Best Awards.

 

Courses Taught

Bachelor of Media Design - Graphic/Motion/Interactive
Graduate Dimploma of Ctrative Technologies - Graphic/Motion/Interactive

 

Auckland Pirates - Jim Murray
Auckland Pirates

Branding and kit design for the Auckland-based NBL basketball franchise.

Featured Work

Snowberry

Snowberry is a unique New Zealand-based natural skincare company. London-based artist Rob Ryan was commissioned to create the unique artwork/illustration that forms a key element of this brand. Jim worked as part of the design team for this skin care range that picked up a Dieline Award in 2010.

Frusion

Designed the brand and packaging for Lion Nathan, the brief was to create an adult soda with shelf presence. Frusion was available in three flavours, each featuring a geometric camouflage pattern. The dynamic interconnectivity of the patterns was developed to reflect the core brand values of effortless coming together, anchored in contemporary and confident colours that represent the flavours. Fusion was featured in Dieline - creative platform showcasing work from the global packaging community.

Auckland Pirates

Branding and kit design for the Auckland-based NBL basketball franchise. The Pirates competed in the National Basketball League and played their home games at ASB Stadium.

Bluebird

Designed packaging for various chips in the Bluebird range, working on packaging design and as part of a team responsible for the brand relaunch for New Zealand’s iconic kiwi snack food manufacturer.