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MEET OUR TEAM

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MEET OUR TEAM ✹

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Elevating Stories

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Designing Futures

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Elevating Stories ✹ Designing Futures ✹

Smyth is an award winning indigenous owned graphic design & web agency.

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Jay Hobbs | Creative Director & Founder

At Smyth Studio, we're all about creative, positive change. As an Indigenous-owned graphic design agency, we offer customised design strategies to help government agencies, businesses, and organisations connect with their audience and leave a lasting impression.

We know that each project is unique, and that's why we take the time to understand your vision and your audience, so that we can tailor our design solutions to meet your needs.

With our expertise and experience, we'll help take your vision to the next level.

Meet the Team

  • Jay Hobbs

    Creative Director & Founder

    Meet Jay, the founder and creative director of Smyth Studio. With over a decade of experience across private, government, and defence sectors, Jay blends creativity with strategy to deliver impactful design. A proud descendant of the Kuku Yalanji and Erub/Meriam Mir peoples, he infuses his cultural heritage into every project, shaping meaningful and authentic visual storytelling. His leadership and commitment to innovation continue to drive Smyth Studio’s success.

  • Sandi Hobbs

    Business & Operations Manager

    Meet Sandi, the backbone of Smyth Studio! As our Business & Operations Manager, she keeps projects on track and ensures seamless team communication. With years of experience in administration and business management, she brings structure to our creative chaos. A supermum of four (including twins!), Sandi masters the balance of work, life, and family—values we live by at Smyth. We’re lucky to have her steering the ship!

  • Selena Bolton

    Senior Graphic Designer

    Meet Selena, our detail-savvy senior graphic designer specialising in website design and layout. With a sharp eye for aesthetics and a love for storytelling, she turns complex ideas into visually striking, well-balanced compositions. A self-taught artist, Selena adds a creative and unique perspective to every project. She’s also a stickler for quality, making sure each project meets top-notch standards and attention to detail.

  • Rory Briskie

    Branding & Graphic Designer

    Meet Rory, an inspired designer with a love for creating. Rory has many hobbies such as sports, music and, of course, art, which he uses to express his appreciation for the things he loves. This passion has led him into becoming a graphic designer and with his motivated attitude and natural creativity Rory is able to bring a number of great ideas to any project he works on, resulting in standout designs.

  • Maddy Batchelor

    Graphic Designer & Illustrator

    Maddy is a graphic designer and illustrator with a diploma in graphic design. Specialising in layout design and illustration, she brings ideas to life with creativity and attention to detail. Outside of work, she enjoys drawing and crafting small models, always finding new ways to explore her artistic vision. Maddy’s passion for visual storytelling ensures her designs leave a lasting impact.

  • Nicki Luxford

    Social Media & Content Strategist

    Nicki is our social media strategist currently studying a Bachelor of Design. With a passion for social media, graphic design, and photography, she enjoys crafting engaging visuals that connect brands with their audiences. Always exploring new ways to enhance our digital presence, Nicki brings creativity and fresh ideas to Smyth Studio.

WHAT WE EXCEL AT

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WHAT WE EXCEL AT *

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first nations designs

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branding & logos

website design

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Elevate Your Brand

Proudly First Nations-owned and operated, Smyth Studio is a creative design agency dedicated to making positive change in Government, Business & Organisations.

Our expansive services encompass general graphic design services, business branding, and website design and development. Unlock the potential of your brand with Smyth Studio.