ABOUT ME
A confident and highly motivated Designer with a diverse range of digital skills, with a keen eye at creating concept driven projects. With over 4 years first-hand experience with design, branding and marketing, as well as a First Class Honours in BA (Hons) Graphic Design from Leeds Arts University. A clear communicator, outgoing and detail-oriented creative ensuring client satisfaction whilst applying myself in a friendly, professional manner at all times.
Key Skills
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Acrobat)
• Branding & Logo Design
• Print & Layout Design
• Typography & Illustration
• Web & Email Design
• Social Media Design & Management
• Teamwork & Problem Solving
Education
Leeds Arts University I 2020 – 2023
BA Hons Graphic Design - Grade: First
Leeds Arts University I UAL Level 3 Foundation I 2019 – 2020
Art and Design - Grade: Merit
Bootham School I A-Level I 2017 – 2019
Grades: Art (A) Geography (B) Economics (C)
Experience
Commence Marketing Ltd I Graphic Designer
September 2023 – Present (2 years 4 months)
Teamwork and communication skills is key within this role through collaboration on client briefs and working to tight deadlines. Demonstrating proficiency with design programmes, creating bespoke design work and producing both digital and print outputs whilst showcasing self-direction, discipline and research skills is ensured daily.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborating within a team of creatives and project management
• Designing marketing campaigns in both digital and print formats
• A strong understanding and utilisation of design programmes and multi-media
• Working independently on internal briefs, demonstrating self-direction and initiative
• Insight into marketing and e-commerce to aid in the development of websites
Cundall Manor School I Freelance Graphic Designer
August 2021 – September 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Working with Cundall Manor School as a freelance graphic designer involved year-round remote work, with summer periods spent working on-site within an office environment. Tackling design briefs from print design, to illustration and graphic design gave the experience to self and project manage certain briefs whilst being client facing.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, direct and project manage annual 70+ page printed publications
• Utilise a variety of design approaches to navigate and complete dynamic briefs
• Follow strict brand guidelines combined with new and innovative ideas for graphics