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I’m Robin Sonnenschein, a graphic and print designer with branding and identity creation experience. I have a flexible handwriting style and a proven record of commercially successful designs across fashion and lifestyle brands.
I lead creative direction across multi-channel touchpoints, from print to digital, mentoring junior designers and delivering on-brand assets under tight deadlines. My toolkit spans logo design, brand development, image retouching, art direction, and the full Adobe Creative Suite, with Figma for collaboration.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Graphic and Print Design Manager at BRAKEBURN
February 1, 2025 - PresentLeading the visual direction of graphic design across multi-channel brand touchpoints, with a focus on print and digital execution. Creating commercially driven and on-brand assets across menswear, womenswear, and marketing plans. Design of graphic and repeat print collections for menswear and womenswear, including seasonal t-shirt graphics. Creation of visual assets for photoshoots, including art direction and post-production image retouching. Development of lookbooks and campaign materials to support seasonal launches. Design and rollout of email campaigns and digital content for website and social media channels. Brand design across all points of sale, including in-store graphics and promotional materials. Logo design and brand asset creation aligned with seasonal direction. Managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency. Supporting and mentoring junior team members, contributing to team development and workflow.
Freelance Designer at Various
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025Quadrant 2 Design: Designing trade stands for clients including Mercedes, SpaceX, the NHS & the Royal Mint. JCT Developments: POS and large format design for Lush, M&S and Pret. Givenchy: men’s permanent branding. Alexander McQueen: Branding and packaging. M&S: women’s repeat prints and placement graphics. Ben Sherman: children’s and men’s placement graphics and repeat prints. Clarks: children’s footwear packaging.
Graphics Manager at Dr. Martens
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2022Leading the graphics team and visual direction of graphic prints across all Dr. Martens products. Creating trend-driven prints and material solutions for women’s, men’s and children’s wear. Branding and packaging design. Creation of seasonal print stories, from early concept through to production. Design of seasonal direction documents. Market research and mood boards. Managing team workflow. Keeping graphics techniques innovative and on budget. Supporting and developing my team.
Senior Designer (Apparel & Branding) at Avery Dennison, Creative Division
January 1, 2011 - July 1, 2017Member of an in-house creative agency specialising in branding, apparel and POS for fashion brands and designers. Trend research presentations and store reports. Developing wearable technology concepts. Placement graphics and repeat prints. Managing premium fashion brand accounts. Production trips and sample development. Rebranding POS and packaging for clients. Created augmented reality experiences. Awarded multiple times for work with Hugo Boss Black, Green and Orange brands.
Graphic Designer at Ben Sherman
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010On a graphics team focusing on men’s and women’s graphics, to produce a new trend direction and brand identity. Initiated concepts and mood boards. Designed prints and graphics for: t-shirts, shirts, denim and the Modern Classics collection. Developed new print techniques. Conducted production trips and quality control. Re-branded swing-tags and packaging. Presented to internal and external colleagues.
Graphic Designer at FullCircle
March 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Sole designer across menswear and womenswear, managed all elements of graphic design. Implemented design direction and themes. Designed prints and graphics for: t-shirts, shirts, dresses, formal collections and denim collection. Created branding, swing-tags and packaging. Compiled mood boards. Styled on photo shoots and runway shows. Re-touched photographs. Website design.
Graphic Designer at French Connection
August 1, 2004 - March 1, 2007On the design team working across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, including all accessories. Devised seasonal concepts for new collections. Produced detailed design sketches and flats. Designed graphics for placement and repeat prints. Created graphics and branding for accessories. Designed packaging and labeling.
Design Assistant at H&M
November 1, 2003 - July 1, 2004Print and garment design for menswear and womenswear collections, jeans, outerwear and sportswear. Designed placement graphics and repeat prints. Artworking and pre-production. Outerwear and sportswear garment design. Mood/trend boards. Checked production samples.
Education
Digital Marketing Level 2 at TQUK
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026UX/UI Level 3 at SCCU
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026BA Menswear Design Technology for the Fashion Industry at London College of Fashion
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
Expert
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