Helping brands create commercially effective visual communication across packaging, campaigns and customer touch points.

SYDNEY BASED

Office or remote work

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WHY

I believe design should do more than simply look good — it should create clarity, connection and meaningful commercial impact across every touch-point.

I’m passionate about building thoughtful brand experiences that people emotionally connect with, while ensuring the creative work remains strategic, functional and commercially effective.

MY PASSION

Human-Centred Brand Storytelling

What drives me most is transforming ideas into visual experiences that feel cohesive, engaging and purposeful.

Whether I’m working on branding, campaigns, packaging, retail environments or digital touch-points, I love creating design systems that connect with people in a meaningful way while strengthening the overall brand experience.

I enjoy taking complexity and turning it into something clear, considered and visually compelling.

MY STRENGTHS

Strategic Thinking + Hands-On Execution

One of my biggest strengths is my ability to operate both strategically and creatively.

I’m equally comfortable developing big-picture creative direction as I am rolling up my sleeves and executing polished final artwork across print, digital, packaging and environmental design.

I bring a strong understanding of brand systems, visual storytelling, production and workflow efficiency, with the ability to move seamlessly from concept through to rollout.

I see myself as both a thinker and a maker — someone who can originate ideas while ensuring they are executed with consistency, detail and care.

MY PROOF

Commercially Driven Creative Impact

Over the past 25+ years, I’ve worked across retail, FMCG and lifestyle brands delivering creative solutions that not only elevate visual identity, but also contribute to measurable business outcomes.

Throughout my career I’ve:

Built scalable template systems that improved efficiency and reduced production time
Led campaigns that contributed to measurable brand growth and increased visibility
Developed cohesive visual systems across multiple countries and platforms
Managed high-volume creative rollouts with accuracy and consistency
Helped brands strengthen customer engagement through thoughtful creative direction

I bring both creative intuition and commercial understanding to the work I do.

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Best&Less Annual Conference 2025

Best Fans Ever – NRL Campaign 2024–2025

Kolie Leather Landscapes Branding

MY CONFIDENCE

Trusted Creative Leadership

I bring calm, experienced creative leadership into fast-paced environments and genuinely enjoy collaborating with teams, stakeholders and brands to bring ideas to life.

I’m highly accountable, solutions-focused and comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining strong attention to detail and brand integrity.

People trust me to lead projects independently, communicate clearly and consistently deliver thoughtful creative outcomes under pressure.

I care deeply about the quality of the work, the people I work with and creating design that feels both intelligent and human.

Hi, I’m Linka Botha
— a Sydney-based Senior Creative specialising in branding, campaigns and visual communication.

Let's Connect

I would highly recommend Linka as an exceptional Creative Design leader. I worked closely with Linka for more than two years. I highly valued her strategic creative thinking, through to her ability to initiate and efficiently create outstanding marketing campaigns, assets and brand content across all digital, video and print mediums, and marketing channels. Linka's positive energy, enthusiasm and infectious smile made her a much-loved and much-missed member of the team.

Vivian Zurlo

General Manager | Director | Transformation & Growth | Sydney | Australia