CV
For a more detailed CV, and a sample of my portfolio, please contact me via the form below.
Experience
Bishop’s Stortford College
Graphic Designer
2021 – Present
Overseeing the implementation of rebranding across the College. Ensuring consistency across all physical touch points, including print and OOH advertising, publications, internal communications and wayfinding. Developing the brand narrative as we grow into our new aesthetic.
Poster design for Theatre performances. Working closely with the Drama department to develop a visually compelling marketing campaign across print and digital platforms.
Developing the visual direction for the Festival of Literature – a public event with participation from local schools across the county. Design of marketing assets including hero posters, programme (print and digital), social media posts, animations and video editing of the Picture Book Award film.
Driving forward our sustainable efforts by evaluating our products and sourcing more sustainable options. Since joining the company we have reduced our use of plastics for events drastically by introducing ‘eco-boards’ and fabric banners. We have also switched to partnering with business with a strong ethos of environmental commitment for our print and digital needs. Small steps, but ones in the right direction.
Winged Boots
Graphic Designer
2020
Evaluated, updated and aligned design standards across print and digital communications.
Established relationships with key partners and sourced suppliers internationally to deliver projects within budget and on time.
Douglas (Creative Agency)
Graphic Designer
2019
Branding and identity design for a range of B2C and B2B clients. Providing innovative design solutions based on client’s aspirations, target market, and budget.
Hotel Chocolat
Digital Creative Designer
2014
Bringing marketing campaigns to life online across web, email, and social channels with on-brand and commercially relevant digital creative.
Wireframes and UX enhancements across the eCommerce website based on user patterns and conversion data.
Campaign direction, mood boarding and presenting concepts to Senior Designers for core and seasonal campaigns.
Ecomnova
Designer / Photographer
2013
Brand aesthetics and eCommerce for luxury floral retailer Appleyard London. UX design and customer journey champion.
Essex Chronicle Media Group
Photographer
2007
Creative photography capturing events, news, and sports for a local news group covering six weekly titles.
Additional Projects
Paper Bistro
Brand Designer (personal project)
11/2020 – 06/2021
Established a brand identity and physical products that communicate the brand’s passion for craftsmanship, and celebrates the beauty of paper products. Extensive research into the environmental impact of materials and processes to ensure they are suitable for an eco-conscious brand.
Identified trends in customer behaviour, keywords and SEO to increase brand awareness and extend the brand’s reach online. Planned and executed creative marketing campaigns across social media channels to drive engagement and sales enquiries.
Education and Courses
UCL (Short Courses)
Design for Sustainability
09/2024 – Present (part-time, to finish 10/2020)
Shillington college of Design
Graphic Design
01/2013 – 04/2013
Staffordshire University
BA Photography
09/2003 – 06/2006