Thomas Bird
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Phone:
021 351 055
Email:
Location:
Christchurch, New Zealand
A Bit About Me
Hi, I’m Thomas Bird — a 19-year-old Fine Arts student at the University of Canterbury with a passion for merging creativity and athletics through sports graphic design and photography. I’m driven by the challenge of capturing the energy, emotion, and stories behind sport, and transforming them into visuals that inspire and connect with audiences.
As I continue to grow as an artist and designer, I’m eager to collaborate with new clients and take on diverse creative projects. Whether it’s designing bold, dynamic graphics or photographing moments that define athletic spirit, I’m always excited to bring fresh ideas, technical skill, and a distinctive perspective to every opportunity.
Work Experience
Below is a selection of my past work and creative projects. Each piece reflects my passion for visual storytelling and my commitment to high-quality design and photography. These experiences have allowed me to collaborate with diverse clients, explore new creative challenges, and continue developing my craft across a range of mediums.
Christchurch United Football Club
I Served as the official photographer for Christchurch United Football Club, documenting the First Team’s season through high-quality photography for use across the club’s social media channels and digital platforms. In addition to covering First Team fixtures, I also photographed academy matches and major tournaments hosted by the club, including the Christchurch International Cup 2025. Alongside photography, I created a range of graphics for key fixtures such as cup matches and other significant games throughout the season, helping strengthen the club’s online presence and fan engagement.
Wheelchair Basketball New Zealand
I Served as the official photographer for Christchurch United Football Club, documenting the First Team’s season through high-quality photography for use across the club’s social media channels and digital platforms. In addition to covering First Team fixtures, I also photographed academy matches and major tournaments hosted by the club, including the Christchurch International Cup 2025. Alongside photography, I created a range of graphics for key fixtures such as cup matches and other significant games throughout the season, helping strengthen the club’s online presence and fan engagement.
Christchurch Boys High 1st XV
During the 2025 Miles Toyota Premiership Season, hired by Christchurch Boys’ High School to document the 1st XV rugby season as both photographer and graphic designer. My responsibilities included capturing high-quality photographs during warm-ups and matches, which were shared across the school’s official platforms and provided to players for personal use. In addition, I designed a wide range of digital graphics for social media, including match-day promotions, team line-ups, and player achievement posts. These were often produced with quick turnaround times to meet the school’s communication needs and ensure strong online engagement.
Crusaders
I was asked by the Crusaders Digital Content Lead to photograph the U18 Crusaders vs Hurricanes U18 match. My role involved capturing high-quality action shots and candid moments throughout the game to document and showcase the event. After the match, I curated and edited a selection of the best images, which were then shared directly with the players for their personal use and to celebrate their involvement in the fixture.
New Zealand Cricket
In this role, I provided New Zealand Cricket photographic coverage across a series of national youth tournaments, including the U19 Women’s Nationals, Secondary School Boys’ First XI Cup, Secondary School Girls’ First XI Cup, U19 Men’s Nationals, and U17 Men’s Nationals. Responsibilities included capturing live match action and team moments, with images supplied directly to players, shared with provincial teams for social media use, and integrated into official NZC digital content and designs.
Canterbury Rugby
During the 2025 NPC season, I worked as a photography intern with Canterbury Rugby, where I was responsible for capturing a wide range of visual content across game days. My work focused on producing high-quality images that reflected the team's culture, performance, and fan engagement. These photographs might have been used across Canterbury Rugby’s digital platforms, marketing materials, and were also shared with players for their personal use and promotion.
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