Available for opportunities

Hi, I'm
Joshua Byrnes

I'm a creative learning design specialist from Sydney, Australia — I build innovative learning experiences that keep learners engaged.

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Joshua Byrnes
Joshua Byrnes
Educational Technologist
Sydney, Australia
● Available Hybrid/Remote
About me

Evidence-driven, pedagogy-first technology solutions.

I'm a creative learning specialist based in the lower Blue Mountains and I'm looking for career opportunities.

My education and career have spanned a range of creative and technical disciplines, but my current role at Western Sydney University has led me to my primary interest: helping build the future of education. I've led a number of complex, collaborative, and multidisciplinary projects from inception to completion, and I'm ready to take the next step.

If you're keen to work together, reach out.

Location Sydney, NSW, Australia
Experience 15+ years
Availability Open to opportunities
Email hello@joshuabyrnes.au
Education BappSc. Architectural Science, Curtin University Adv. Dip. Communication (Graphic Design), NADC Cert. IV Multimedia, NADC
The lessons I've learned

Skills & Expertise

With formal education in multimedia, graphic design, and architecture, I'm a digital Swiss Army knife with a broad toolkit covering the aesthetic to the technical.

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Graphic Design
Beautiful, legible layouts that support clear communication.
Illustrator Photoshop InDesign
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UI & UX
Human-centred digital experiences with accessibility built-in.
Figma
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Video Production
Cinematic storytelling that engages viewers until the credits roll.
Premiere Pro AfterEffects Final Cut Pro DaVinci Resolve
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Audio Engineering
Clean and clear recordings to make your voice heard.
Audition Logic Pro Audacity
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3D
Digital models with myriad uses, from objects to buildings and beyond.
Blender SketchUp
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Extended Reality
Immersive experiences that transport your audience to another place.
Matterport Polycam Scaniverse 3DVista Unity Godot
The work I've done

Projects

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Short Course
Video Production Fundamentals
Multi-modal professional development short course for academics and educators, providing digital uplift and self-reliant capability.
Writer Director Editor
Live demo Video playlist
Animation
Construction Program Promo
Short, catchy animations to promote gender equity in construction programs and highlight the unique selling points of Western's construction programs.
Writer Animator
Video playlist
360
Understanding Disability
Browser-based immersive virtual tour of the historic female orphan school, exploring the treatment of disability in early colonial Australia.
Photographer Developer
Live demo
Short Course
360 Fundamentals
Short course for academics and educators who wish to incorporate immersive technology into their online teaching practice.
Writer Director Editor
Live demo Video playlist
VR
Virtual Height Safety
Immersive, interactive VR experience designed to orient students in building site safety and PPE without exposing them to real risk.
Developer Artist
Live demo
Video
DFAT Fellowship Project
Interview series capturing personal reflections from a group of international academic fellows visiting Australia for a journalism exchange program.
Director Editor
Video
Animation
Learn2Learn Intro
Promotional piece for Western Sydney University's self-paced course aimed at orienting new students and teaching them self-regulated study skills.
Writer Animator
Live demo
Video Series
Settling Softly
Knowledge translation and early learning support resources for newly arrived refugees, featuring Costa Georgiadis from "Gardening Australia".
Videographer Animator
Citation Video playlist
Game
Virtual Lab
Browser-based interactive first person experience designed to supplement engineering students' in-class material testing activities.
Director Animator Editor
Live demo
The places I've been

Experience

2022 — Present
Western Sydney University
Penrith, NSW
Senior Creative Content Developer
Built innovative experiences embedded into online learning environments, enhancing subjects, engaging students, and improving outcomes.
Design Video Audio Development Extended Reality
2011 — Present
Youngblood
(Freelance)
Designer/Developer
Worked with a range of clients on diverse projects encompassing design, development, video, and more. Had the opportunity to continue driving Caruso's advertising campaigns after leaving my role there.
Design Video Audio Development
2017 — 2022
Caruso's Natural Health
Eastern Creek, NSW
Graphic Designer & Video Creative
Led the production of dozens of TV and radio advertisements, reaching hundreds of thousands of people and contributing to measurable and meaningful sales uplift.
Design Video Audio
2013
Mabuzi
Annandale, NSW
Graphic Designer
Ran a fast-paced, high-stakes production environment, preparing artwork for a range of print methods, and supported the digital presence of the company.
Design Production
Get in touch

Let's work together

Whether you have a project in mind or just want to find out more about me, drop a line.

Email hello@joshuabyrnes.au
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