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Thunder is the creative studio of Jonathan Harding - a senior graphic designer and art director with over a decade of experience across branding, editorial, digital and print.
BEYOND DESIGN:
From global marine brands to award-winning editorial, I work across the full creative mix - bringing strategic thinking, close collaboration, and design crafted to last. I've spent my career working with brands that operate at the highest level, delivering creative that performs across international campaigns, publications, packaging, and digital. Whether you need a brand built from the ground up, a publication designed end to end, or a designer who can jump into a complex brief and bring clarity fast - I work hands-on, directly with clients and teams, to get it right. Design should earn its place. Every element purposeful, every decision considered, and the whole thing feeling like it could never have looked any other way. Based on the Gold Coast. Available for freelance, contract, and remote work.
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ABOUT
THUNDER
Hi, I'm Jon - a senior graphic designer and art director based on the Gold Coast with over a decade of experience across branding, editorial, digital, and print. Thunder is the studio I work under as an independent designer - not a big agency, just a direct, hands-on partnership with the people and brands I work with.
I've worked across some serious creative territory. At Riviera Yachts I was one of just two designers serving a global brand of 9,500 people; focusing on brand and communications -managing creative across international campaigns, boat shows, and dealership networks worldwide. I've refined the brand identity of Penetrator Fins, one of the world's leading freediving brands, and produced bespoke superyacht nameplates in 316 marine-grade stainless steel, taken from design through to physical fabrication for multimillion dollar clients local and international.
On the editorial side, I've designed for Metro and North & South in New Zealand, worked with Key Media, one of Australia's most prominent publishing houses, across titles including Canadian Real Estate Wealth and HR Magazine Australia, and received an honourable mention at the Canadian Magazine Awards. For five years I was sole designer across four concurrent publications for Tarawera Publishing. I also founded NZSPEARO, the first spearfishing magazine in New Zealand, working with global dive brands including Riffe (USA), Cressi-Sub and Picasso (Italy).
Across all of it, branding and packaging have been constant threads. From brand identity and visual systems to packaging design and print production, I've delivered integrated creative across every medium and format. I bring strategic thinking to every brief, understanding what work needs to achieve, not just how it should look. Much of my best work has come from industries I'm genuinely passionate about: action sports, freediving, and the marine environment. When you love the world a brand lives in, it shows in the work.
I measure success simply: does it stop people, does it connect, and does it still hold up five years later. Available for freelance, contract, and remote engagements. Let's make something worth looking at.

POWERFULLY CRAFTED DESIGN

I offer a range of creative services including web design, art direction, branding, and print design. Whether you need a new website, a complete brand identity, or eye-catching print materials, I’m here to help bring your vision to life.
My process is collaborative and tailored to each project. It begins with an initial consultation to understand your goals, followed by concept development and design exploration. I then refine the chosen direction through feedback rounds before finalizing and delivering the assets.
Timelines vary depending on the project’s scope and complexity. A branding project typically takes 3–4 weeks, while website design can range from 4–6 weeks. I’ll provide a detailed timeline once we discuss your specific needs.
Pricing is based on project scope, complexity, and deliverables. I offer both package options and custom quotes tailored to your requirements. Let’s connect to discuss your project, and I’ll provide a detailed proposal.
Absolutely! Your input is essential to the process. Most projects include up to two rounds of revisions to ensure the final result aligns with your vision. Additional revisions can be accommodated for an extra fee.
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