I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and video editor based in Cardiff, currently working as a graphic designer at Future plc, a global specialist media company. I thrive on crafting memorable layouts and content that drive messaging. My skill set spans editorial design, motion graphics, social media content, and branding, allowing me to bring versatility and creative thinking to every project.

Cadi Daf ydd Jones

I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and video editor based in Cardiff, currently working as a graphic designer at Future plc, a global specialist media company. I thrive on crafting memorable layouts and content that drive messaging. My skill set spans editorial design, motion graphics, social media content, and branding, allowing me to bring versatility and creative thinking to every project.

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I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and video editor based in Cardiff, currently working as a graphic designer at Future plc, a global specialist media company.

I thrive on crafting memorable layouts and content that drive messaging. My skill set spans editorial design, motion graphics, social media content, and branding, allowing me to bring versatility and creative thinking to every project.

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Language

Welsh
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Future plc
January 1, 2023 - Present
A core member of the Homes Art team, designing visual elements for eight renowned brands, including Living Etc, Ideal Home and Homes & Gardens. Based in Cardiff, I collaborate seamlessly across departments in London to ensure print, web and graphic design deadlines are met. Implemented an Adobe InDesign shortcut for internal and external clients, significantly reducing production time from a full day’s work to 15 minutes. As well as daily tasks, I was responsible for producing supplement magazines across numerous magazine titles, improving the overall workflow whilst strategically prioritising tasks under pressure. Tasked with curating cohesive colour palettes and colourways to enhance visual hierarchy, brand consistency, and overall layout impact.
Trainee Designer at Future Plc
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Constructed a set for T3 magazine’s Christmas cover in a photo studio in Bath, working as a team and following a detailed brief for all outputs whilst also collaborating with the photo studio staff and photographer. Managed demanding workloads and deadlines across Future’s portfolio, adapting seamlessly to the fast pace of weekly publications. Developed powerful concepts for new launches and branding, driving fresh, impactful visual identities.
Freelance Animator, Graphic Designer & Video Editor
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Clients include: BBC Sounds, Welsh Government, Arts Council of Wales, Wales Arts International, Book Council of Wales, National Eisteddfod of Wales, Golwg Magazine. Led successful storyboarding sessions with clients, including animations created for Golwg, Wales’ premier weekly news and current affairs magazine, one of which was selected for a TV advert. Directed and produced a collage cut-out stop-motion music video for the Welsh band, Omaloma. Designed an identity for Dewr, a Welsh mental health podcast. Following its success, I was tasked with the brand refresh for its second series on BBC Sounds. This included a stop-motion advertorial using collage cut-outs.
PR Executive at Orchard Media & Events
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Managed a diverse client portfolio in a bustling agency, ensuring detailed quality control for creative deliverables. Clients include the Football Association of Wales, Commonwealth Games and Wales Arts International. Worked closely with Gorilla, a post-production company writing press releases and updating their website and promotional outputs. Designed print and digital toolkits, and produced visually compelling presentations using InDesign and PowerPoint.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Communication at Central Saint Martins, UAL
January 1, 2021 - December 12, 2025
Diploma Art & Design Foundation Studies - Merit at University of the West of England
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
at University of South Wales
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services