Ashton Bolton

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Hey, I’m Ashton! I’m a Leeds-based graphic and brand designer, specialising in logo design, brand identity and various marketing collateral.

About

Hey, I’m Ashton! I’m a Leeds-based graphic and brand designer, specialising in logo design, brand identity and various marketing collateral. I’m a MA graduate from Leeds Arts University with a degree in Graphic Design, I also hold an BA in Visual Communication.

Now I’m not necessarily a perfectionist at writing words, but I sure can make them look good! I’ve always enjoyed using design to tell stories, anything that comes to mind - I immediately draw it out. I think there’s something unique transforming an idea into a piece of work that speaks a thousand words.

Throughout my freelance tenure, my work consisted of brand identities for various small businesses, locally and globally. During this, I volunteered twice abroad working as a production assistant for We Are Playgrounds, an international art festival bringing together people from all forms of art and design. Upon receiving my masters, I secured an internship at ClearBrand, where I produced engaging artwork ranging from newsletters, banners, rebrands and graphics for motion design work for healthcare and cybersecurity companies.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined July 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Other

Work experience· 6 roles

Volunteer - OWLS art sessions · Older, Wiser Local Seniors (OWLS)Jul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Assist seniors with creative output, maintain tidiness, and supply art equipment and drinks during weekly art sessions in Leeds.

Graphic Designer (Project-based) · Freelance clients (Healthcare, Cyber Security & Pharmaceutical sectors)Mar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 7 mos

Produced newsletters, banners, rebrands and motion graphics; gained experience working under pressure and multitasking.

Volunteer - Event SupportApr 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Duties included monitoring guest speaker talks, observing art equipment and ticket inspection; adapted to cultural norms and ensured proficiency in communication. Networked with fellow volunteers and guest speakers.

Volunteer - Event SupportApr 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Freelance Graphic Designer · Various Freelance ClientsMay 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos
Graphic Designer & Illustrator · Online briefs for Chivas Regal, ATA Records, Penguin BooksJan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr

Education

MA Graphic Design · Leeds Arts University2023 – 2024
BA Visual Communication · Leeds Arts University2019 – 2022
Foundation Diploma · Leeds Arts University2018 – 2019

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