Hi, I’m Emily.

I’m a graphic designer and artist from Auckland, New Zealand.

Currently based in Melbourne, Australia.

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Emily Tian is an artist and designer based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia, originally from Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa New Zealand. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design from RMIT University and is currently studying an Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. Alongside her studio practice, she works as a freelance graphic designer, bringing a strong sense of composition and colour to her art.

Working primarily in oil painting, her practice focuses on figurative portraiture and intimate depictions of family and everyday life. Drawing on her Chinese heritage, she explores themes of cultural identity, memory, and connection. 

Emily specialises in graphic design, marketing, brand identity, publication design, motion graphics, and illustration. With a particular passion for integrating her artistic skills—painting and drawing—into innovative design projects.

Currently open for commissions, freelance projects, or any inquiries.

Email: hello@emilytian.com.au
LinkedIn: Emily Tian
Instagram: @etianart
 Experience

Vanguard Australia | present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Contract

Lumiq Australia | 2025-2026
Freelance Graphic Designer
Contract

Peanut Productions | 2024-2025
Junior Graphic Designer
Full-time

Picos Media | 2023-2024
Graphic Designer
Full-time

Education 

RMIT University | 2025-present
Advanced Diploma
Fine Arts

RMIT University | 2020-2023
Bachelor’s Degree 
Design (Visual Communication)
4.0 GPA 

IED Milano | 2023
Exchange Semester
Design (Graphic Design)

Awards

fortyfivedownstairs | 2026
Emerging Artist Award Finalist 

RMIT University | 2023
Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence Award

University College | 2021
UC Art, Music and Design Competition: 
Overall Second Price + People’s Choice Award

Group Exhibitions

Emerging Artist Award | 2026
14-24 July at fortyfivedownstairs

Canteen Presents: Tapestry | 2026
16 May at High Note

Platform Presents: Love Language | 2026
7-8 March at the Abbotsford Convent