Thomas de Masi
Creative & Managing Director

Thomas began his career in print and advertising design at an early age gaining recognition as the recipient of the prestigious APPM award as a third year NSW graphic artist apprentice.
Further study in design, writing, business and marketing, saw Thomas appointed as Design Director for the highly awarded Stephen Middleton Public Relations managing a strong corporate portfolio of local, national and international clients.
In 1996, Thomas joined Indigo Design – a multi-disciplinary design firm bringing together the skills of graphic, interior and industrial design under the one roof, creating a dynamic opportunity to further understand and practice within these specific disciplines. Working on a wide variety of projects from product packaging and development to brandspace interiors and signage, Indigo offered a dramatically different perspective to traditional graphic design.
In 1998 Thomas established de Masi jones design with partner Dean Jones to pursue his passion for an integrated holistic approach to design and branding solutions. His goal was to create an agency that considered design from every perspective that made absolute sense in terms of fundamental business objectives and priorities. Thomas’ conviction is that the business ‘would never produce design for design’s sake.'
de Masi jones prides itself on producing strategically focussed design and branding solutions that are bold, innovative, relevant and always orientated to being balance sheet positive.

David Thorne
Design Director

With strong qualifications in visual communication and on-line business solutions, David has over 13 years experience in the industry.
Being an early adopter of Macintosh design systems and joining Lakewood Software Engineering in 1994, David developed strong information architecture and user interface knowledge at an early age.
Establishing the companies ECS (design systems, consultancy and training) in 1996 and Network 23 (Design and Interactive Media) shortly after allowed David to build a client base including Jacobs Creek, Channel 7, SASC, Amcor, Visiboard and many others before joining de Masi jones as Design Director in 2001.
With disciplines in all facets of design and in-depth strategic branding knowledge, David's design philosophy emphasises the balance between clear and contemporary design expression and functional business solutions.

Lillian Eskander
Senior Designer

A senior creative with strong qualifications and over 10 years experience in the industry, Lillian has worked extensively in a broad range of disciplines including identity development, packaging, and branding. Responsible for some of the studios most profiled clients and projects, her ability to interpret and deliver client solutions consistently and her primary role as a senior, ensures the team reaches the optimal result for each project.

Lucius Thaller
Designer

Lucius joined de Masi jones in late 2004 with 4 years experience in the industry and a strong background in packaging/graphic design. Having worked with companies such as imagination, Graphpak and RatBag on client projects such as Hasbro and nickelodeon, Lucius brings a young and fresh perspective to the studio.

Gina Caretti
Production Manager

Responsible for all project line management at de Masi jones, Gina co-ordinates vendor management and progress reporting to clients to ensure optimum efficiencies.
With qualifications in graphic design, strong industry knowledge and several years experience running her own business 'Gina Caretti Design', Gina has the ability to communicate with clients effectively on all aspects of design, production and printing requirements.

Shannon Walkley
Office Manager

Shannon's primary role as office manager involves ensuring the organisation functions effectively and efficiently by providing on going support to the company's core service engine; its designers.
From answering phones and invoicing to organising the day to day running of de Masi jones, Shannon makes it look easy.