I am a highly experienced graphic designer based in the UK with over 25 years in the industry. I specialize in brand strategy, brand identity, and visual identity, delivering innovative solutions to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to large global organizations. I love working closely with clients to bring their vision to life through thoughtful, creative design. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of sectors and produce work ranging from interactive training publications to packaging and branding projects. My goal is to continue creating impactful and sophisticated design solutions that really connect with people and businesses.…

Alison M Harkins

I am a highly experienced graphic designer based in the UK with over 25 years in the industry. I specialize in brand strategy, brand identity, and visual identity, delivering innovative solutions to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to large global organizations. I love working closely with clients to bring their vision to life through thoughtful, creative design. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of sectors and produce work ranging from interactive training publications to packaging and branding projects. My goal is to continue creating impactful and sophisticated design solutions that really connect with people and businesses.…

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I am a highly experienced graphic designer based in the UK with over 25 years in the industry. I specialize in brand strategy, brand identity, and visual identity, delivering innovative solutions to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to large global organizations. I love working closely with clients to bring their vision to life through thoughtful, creative design.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of sectors and produce work ranging from interactive training publications to packaging and branding projects. My goal is to continue creating impactful and sophisticated design solutions that really connect with people and businesses.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Limelite Creative
April 1, 2017 - June 14, 2024
Client facing role in a fast paced studio. Creatively directing projects from concept to completion for a diverse range of businesses from SMEs to global organisations.
Founder & Quirky Designer at The Quirky Collection
September 1, 2020 - June 14, 2024
Sourcing and creating quality sustainable stationery and gift items with a focus on mental wellbeing and positivity.
Contract Graphic Designer at SNS Group
April 1, 2021 - June 14, 2024
Managing projects with various high end clients including ScottishPower, ScotRail, Edrington and Avangrid.
Expert Help Provider at STEP Scotland
January 1, 2020 - June 14, 2024
Providing expert help via branding and graphic design in association with STEP / Business Gateway, Stirling.
Freelance Graphic Designer at SNS Group
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Supporting design team with client projects including NHS Pulse, SP Energy, Clydesdale Bank, SSE and ScottishPower.
Graphic Designer at Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2017
Working alongside Communication Officers to provide brand management as well as deliver impactful environmental campaigns and interactive publications.
Creative Design Manager at The Scottish Fine Soaps Company
April 1, 2008 - October 31, 2012
Responsible for studio workflow, management of company and product brands, product photography, creative design and finalisation of print-ready artwork for products.
Expert Help Provider at Clackmannanshire Council
January 1, 2023 - June 14, 2024
Providing Expert Help via branding and graphic design in association with Clackmannanshire Council and Business Gateway, Clackmannanshire.
Creative Artworker at The Scottish Fine Soaps Company
April 1, 2006 - April 1, 2008
Preparing packaging files for print, proofreading and dealing with printers, setting up and dressing company trade shows, creating bath and body products including the ‘Get Flirty’ range which featured in Vogue magazine.
Assistant Studio Manager at Imajica Brand Revolution
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2002
Assisting in the running of the studio, liaising with printers and clients, and participating in creative design and artwork.
Graphic Designer at Imajica Brand Revolution
August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001
A focus on web based projects, basic HTML and corporate identities. Projects included clients: BP, SPS-AFOS, Stewart Milne Homes and Aberdeen Football Club.
Graphic Designer at Castle Leisure Group
August 1, 2002 - March 31, 2006
Delivering design solutions for the hospitality and entertainment industry including cocktail menus, flyers, web graphics, in-house tv screen animation, vehicle livery, presentations, and photography for print.
Founder & Creative Director at Limelite Creative
April 1, 2017 - June 16, 2024
Client facing role in a fast paced studio. Creatively directing projects from concept to completion for a diverse range of businesses from SMEs to global organisations.
Founder & Quirky Designer at The Quirky Collection
September 1, 2020 - June 16, 2024
Sourcing and creating quality sustainable stationery and gift items with a focus on mental wellbeing and positivity.
Contract Graphic Designer at SNS Group
April 1, 2021 - June 16, 2024
Managing projects with various high end clients including ScottishPower, ScotRail, Edrington and Avangrid.
Expert Help Provider at STEP Scotland
January 1, 2020 - June 16, 2024
Providing expert help via branding and graphic design in association with STEP / Business Gateway, Stirling.
Freelance Graphic Designer at SNS Group
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Supporting design team with client projects including NHS Pulse, SP Energy, Clydesdale Bank, SSE and ScottishPower.
Graphic Designer at Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2017
Worked alongside Communication Officers to provide brand management as well as deliver impactful environmental campaigns and interactive publications.
Creative Design Manager at The Scottish Fine Soaps Company
April 1, 2008 - October 31, 2012
Responsible for studio workflow, management of company and product brands, product photography, creative design and finalisation of print-ready artwork for products.
Expert Help Provider at Clackmannanshire Council
January 1, 2023 - June 16, 2024
Providing Expert Help via branding and graphic design in association with Clackmannanshire Council and Business Gateway, Clackmannanshire.
Creative Artworker at The Scottish Fine Soaps Company
April 1, 2006 - April 1, 2008
Preparing packaging files for print, proofreading and dealing with printers, setting up and dressing company trade shows, creating bath and body products including the ‘Get Flirty’ range which featured in Vogue magazine.
Assistant Studio Manager at Imajica Brand Revolution
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2002
Assisting in the running of the studio, liaising with printers and clients, and participating in creative design and artwork.
Graphic Designer at Imajica Brand Revolution
August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001
Focus on web based projects, basic HTML and corporate identities. Projects included clients: BP, SPS-AFOS, Stewart Milne Homes and Aberdeen Football Club.
Graphic Designer at Castle Leisure Group
August 1, 2002 - March 31, 2006
Delivering design solutions for the hospitality and entertainment industry including cocktail menus, flyers, web graphics, in-house TV screen animation, vehicle livery, presentations, and photography for print.
Founder & Creative Director at Limelite Creative
April 1, 2017 - June 1, 2024
Client facing role in a fast paced studio. Creatively directing projects from concept to completion for a diverse range of businesses from SMEs to global organisations.
Founder & Quirky Designer at The Quirky Collection
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Sourcing and creating quality sustainable stationery and gift items with a focus on mental wellbeing and positivity.
Contract Graphic Designer at SNS Group
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Managing projects with various high end clients including ScottishPower, ScotRail, Edrington and Avangrid.
Expert Help Provider at STEP Scotland
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Providing expert help via branding and graphic design in association with STEP / Business Gateway, Stirling.
Freelance Graphic Designer at SNS Group
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Supporting design team with client projects including NHS Pulse, SP Energy, Clydesdale Bank, SSE and ScottishPower.
Graphic Designer at Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2017
Working alongside Communication Officers to provide brand management as well as deliver impactful environmental campaigns and interactive publications.
Creative Design Manager at The Scottish Fine Soaps Company
April 1, 2008 - October 31, 2012
Responsible for studio workflow, management of company and product brands, product photography, creative design and finalisation of print-ready artwork for products.
Expert Help Provider at Clackmannanshire Council
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Providing Expert Help via branding and graphic design in association with Clackmannanshire Council and Business Gateway, Clackmannanshire.
Creative Artworker at The Scottish Fine Soaps Company
April 1, 2006 - April 30, 2008
Preparing packaging files for print, proofreading and dealing with printers, setting up and dressing company trade shows, creating bath and body products including the ‘Get Flirty’ range which featured in Vogue magazine.
Assistant Studio Manager at Imajica Brand Revolution
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2002
Assisting in the running of the studio, liaising with printers and clients, and participating in creative design and artwork.
Graphic Designer at Imajica Brand Revolution
August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001
A focus on web based projects, basic HTML and corporate identities. Projects included clients: BP, SPS-AFOS, Stewart Milne Homes and Aberdeen Football Club.
Graphic Designer at Castle Leisure Group
August 1, 2002 - March 31, 2006
Delivering design solutions for the hospitality and entertainment industry including cocktail menus, flyers, web graphics, in-house tv screen animation, vehicle livery, presentations, and photography for print.
Founder & Creative Director at Limelite Creative
April 1, 2017 - June 1, 2024
Client facing role in a fast paced studio. Creatively directing projects from concept to completion for a diverse range of businesses from SMEs to global organizations.
Founder & Quirky Designer at The Quirky Collection
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Sourcing and creating quality sustainable stationery and gift items with a focus on mental wellbeing and positivity.
Contract Graphic Designer at SNS Group
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Managing projects with various high end clients including ScottishPower, ScotRail, Edrington and Avangrid.
Expert Help Provider at STEP Scotland
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Providing expert help via branding and graphic design in association with STEP / Business Gateway, Stirling.
Freelance Graphic Designer at SNS Group
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Supporting design team with client projects including NHS Pulse, SP Energy, Clydesdale Bank, SSE and ScottishPower.
Graphic Designer at Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2017
Working alongside Communication Officers to provide brand management as well as deliver impactful environmental campaigns and interactive publications.
Creative Design Manager at The Scottish Fine Soaps Company
April 1, 2008 - October 31, 2012
Responsible for studio workflow, management of company and product brands, product photography, creative design and finalisation of print-ready artwork for products.
Expert Help Provider at Clackmannanshire Council
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Providing Expert Help via branding and graphic design in association with Clackmannanshire Council and Business Gateway, Clackmannanshire.
Creative Artworker at The Scottish Fine Soaps Company
April 1, 2006 - April 1, 2008
Preparing packaging files for print, proofreading and dealing with printers, setting up and dressing company trade shows, creating bath and body products including the ‘Get Flirty’ range which featured in Vogue magazine.
Assistant Studio Manager at Imajica Brand Revolution
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2002
Assisting in the running of the studio, liaising with printers and clients, and participating in creative design and artwork.
Graphic Designer at Imajica Brand Revolution
August 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001
Focus on web based projects, basic HTML and corporate identities. Projects included clients: BP, SPS-AFOS, Stewart Milne Homes and Aberdeen Football Club.
Graphic Designer at Castle Leisure Group
August 1, 2002 - March 31, 2006
Delivering design solutions for the hospitality and entertainment industry including cocktail menus, flyers, web graphics, in-house tv screen animation, vehicle livery, presentations, and photography for print.

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Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government, Retail, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment

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