Fast Facts:

Nick name: Rae, Nemo
You’ll hear her say: “What’s everyone having for lunch?”
and “No, no it's spelt R-A-E-C-H-E-L”
Achilles’ heel: Rain (she melts)
Style: Consultative
Mantra/aim: To deliver what we promise

Career snapshot:

Raechel joined the Yoke family as Studio/General Manager in November 2007, and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational performance of the business.

Raechel has over fourteen years experience in providing strategic, targeted communications services in both Government and the private sector, where she has held a variety of advertising, design studio

management, client service and Government communication campaign roles. Her studies and experience include Graphic Design and Advertising, Electronic Design and Multimedia, and Marketing Communication.

Along with a demonstrated ability to achieve results, Raechel’s strengths are in leadership and forging strong client relationships. And she thrives on idle banter…

Fast Facts:

Nick name:The Cougar
You’ll hear him say: “No worries… not a drama at all!”
Achilles’ heel: Way too much Coke and Red Bull!
Style: Corporate, clean, sophisticated, adaptable
Mantra/aim: To please everybody, but get some sleep at the same time…

Career snapshot:

Jason is the Interactive Manager of Yoke, where he is responsible for the creative direction of all design work with a web focus produced by the studio.

accountancy practice Arthur Andersen as their National Supervisor, In-house Design. 

In 2000, armed with knowledge and confidence, Jason then set up his own freelance design practice – Bradshaw Design. In 2004, this practice was acquired by the studio now known as Yoke.

Fast Facts:

Nick name: Anna-banana
You’ll hear her say: “Really??” and “Yep... sure”
Achilles’ heel: Anything with carbohydrates and cheese
Style: Fun with a strong typography and clean layout
Mantra/aim: Less is more

Career snapshot:

Anna joined Yoke in January 2008, and brought with her over five years of creative experience.

Anna’s strengths lie in corporate identity design, typography and illustration. She has more recently discovered a passion for photography.

Fast Facts:

Nick name: Matt (yeah not very original)
You’ll hear him say: “Welcome to Matt, Yoke Speaking”
Achilles’ heel: Scotch
Style: Casually alternative
Mantra/aim:Design with purpose 

Career snapshot:

Matthew is the most recent addition to the Yoke design team. Graduating from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Communication Design in 2007, he worked for two years as a graphic designer in a brand agency / design studio in Hawthorn.

Matthew's strengths lie in conceptual thinking and executing well thought out design, whilst maintaining a

keen eye for detail. Working in a brand agency has helped Matthew understand the fundamentals of a brand and how to create and execute design to achieve the clients objectives.

Matthew has a keen interest in design and endeavors to learn about all aspects of the industry.

Fast Facts:

Nick name: Sammy
You’ll hear her say: "What tram do I catch to…?", "I feel like chocolate..." and "ooooh where’d you buy that from?"
Achilles’ heel: chocolate and late-night KFC
Style: Cool, calm and collected
Mantra/aim: Always do things well… To remember what tram I’m on and not end up at the end of the line…

Career snapshot:

Sam is the newest person in the Yoke family. Sam has over seven years experience in the areas of graphic design and production, largely in Federal Government roles. Her strengths lie in service delivery, project and staff management.

Sam recently moved from Canberra to further develop her skills in production management, and to fulfill a longtime dream of moving to Melbourne. She’s excited to learn news skills and to be part of the team.