I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 18 years of experience crafting visually compelling designs across digital and print platforms. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and passionate about typography and design trends. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects to produce high-quality work that drives results. I have a strong focus on delivering innovative and impactful solutions that elevate brand presence. Whether working on packaging design for major brands or creating wildlife-inspired illustrations for licensed products, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.…

Cherith Harrison

I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 18 years of experience crafting visually compelling designs across digital and print platforms. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and passionate about typography and design trends. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects to produce high-quality work that drives results. I have a strong focus on delivering innovative and impactful solutions that elevate brand presence. Whether working on packaging design for major brands or creating wildlife-inspired illustrations for licensed products, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.…

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 18 years of experience crafting visually compelling designs across digital and print platforms. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and passionate about typography and design trends. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects to produce high-quality work that drives results.

I have a strong focus on delivering innovative and impactful solutions that elevate brand presence. Whether working on packaging design for major brands or creating wildlife-inspired illustrations for licensed products, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Tutor at Skillshare
March 1, 2020 - Present
Teach comprehensive animal drawing courses to a diverse group of over 1,400 students on the Skillshare platform, fostering creativity and artistic growth. Develop and deliver engaging, step-by-step lessons focused on fundamental drawing techniques, helping students of all skill levels build confidence in their artistic abilities. Create high-quality instructional content, including video tutorials, downloadable resources, and interactive assignments to enhance the learning experience.
Tutor at Skillshare
March 1, 2020 - Present
Teach comprehensive animal drawing courses to a diverse group of over 1,400 students on the Skillshare platform, fostering creativity and artistic growth. Develop and deliver engaging, step-by-step lessons focused on fundamental drawing techniques, helping students of all skill levels build confidence in their artistic abilities. Create high-quality instructional content, including video tutorials, downloadable resources, and interactive assignments to enhance the learning experience.
Senior Designer at Threebrand, Edinburgh
August 31, 2014 - July 16, 2025
Designed a wide range of creative assets for high-profile clients, including Border Biscuits, Diageo (Baileys, Ciroc, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff), Heineken, and Historic Scotland. Developed branding, packaging, and marketing materials for diverse industries including food and beverage, retail, and tourism. Produced outdoor and indoor exhibition displays, website designs, print and digital advertisements, and corporate stationery. Created cohesive brand identities and collaborated with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative design solutions that aligned with brand objectives.
Senior Designer at Threebrand, Edinburgh
August 31, 2014 - July 16, 2025
Designed a wide range of creative assets for high-profile clients, including Border Biscuits, Diageo (Baileys, Ciroc, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff), Heineken, and Historic Scotland. Developed branding, packaging, and marketing materials for diverse industries including food and beverage, retail, and tourism. Produced outdoor and indoor exhibition displays, website designs, print and digital advertisements, and corporate stationery. Created cohesive brand identities for clients, ensuring consistent visual communication across various platforms. Collaborated closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative design solutions aligned with brand objectives.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Scottish Borders
August 1, 2014 - Present
Developed packaging designs for major brands like Sainsbury’s, Walkers, and Dean’s Shortbread. Created logos, packaging and branding materials for clients such as Netball Scotland and various local businesses. Provided end-to-end design services, from client consultations and concept development to final delivery.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Scottish Borders
August 1, 2014 - Present
Developed packaging designs for major brands like Sainsbury’s, Walkers, and Dean’s Shortbread. Created logos, packaging and branding materials for clients such as Netball Scotland and various local businesses. Provided end-to-end design services, from client consultations and concept development to final delivery.
Founder and Designer at Cherith Harrison, Scottish Borders
January 1, 2012 - Present
Created wildlife-inspired illustrations and designs for products licensed to UK manufacturer Parkwood Springs, with stockists including Waterstones, TJX, RSPB, Edinburgh Botanic Gardens and BBC Worldwide. Designed products sold through multiple online platforms, including the company website, Etsy, and Amazon. Managed the entire design process, from concept to final production, ensuring high-quality, market-ready products.
Founder and Designer at Cherith Harrison, Scottish Borders
January 1, 2012 - Present
Created wildlife-inspired illustrations and designs for products licensed to UK manufacturer Parkwood Springs, with stockists including Waterstones, TJX, RSPB, Edinburgh Botanic Gardens and BBC Worldwide. Designed products sold through multiple online platforms, including the company website, Etsy, and Amazon. Managed the entire design process, from concept to final production, ensuring high-quality, market-ready products.

Education

BA Hons Graphic Design at Edinburgh College of Art
July 7, 2005
BA (Hons) Visual Communication at Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2005
BA (Hons) Visual Communication at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne
February 1, 2004 - June 30, 2004
BA (Hons) Visual Communication at Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh
August 1, 2001 - July 31, 2005
BA (Hons) Visual Communication at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne
February 1, 2004 - June 30, 2004

Qualifications

BA Hons Graphic Design
July 7, 2005
Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Great British Entrepreneur Awards Finalist
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Small Business Saturday Campaign Champion
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Scottish Design Awards Commendation
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Pentawards Bronze Award
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Scottish Advertising Awards
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Scottish Design Awards
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Open to Export Action Plan Finalist
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Great British Entrepreneur Awards Finalist, Micro Business Category
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Small Business Saturday Company Champion
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Scottish Design Awards Commendation for Best Piece of Promotional Literature
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Pentawards Bronze Award, Luxury Category
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Scottish Advertising Awards Award for Best Use of Illustration/Animation
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Scottish Design Awards Award for Best Use of Illustration/Animation
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Open to Export Action Plan Finalist
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution
    Peebles High Street Illustration
    The Peebles Retailers Association commissioned me to create an illustration of Peebles High Street for use in their marketing materials, such as flyers and postcards, as well as online, in various size formats. graphicdesigner illustrator designer…
    Wild Isles Bespoke Gift Range for RSPB
    The RSPB approached me to create a seamless repeat pattern featuring starlings, starling murmurations, and oak tree leaves, to be printed onto a variety of products, including stationery, mugs, and kitchen linen. The launch of this collection coincided with the BBC TV series "Wild Isles," co-produced by the RSPB, WWF, and The Open University, and narrated by Sir David Attenborough. I created the individual illustrations using ProCreate and Photoshop to create the pattern graphicdesigner illustrator designer bespokedesign wildlifeillustration commission…
    Sainsbury's Shortbread Tins Packaging
    I created winter wildlife illustrations for Sainsbury’s annual shortbread tins for selling in their stores in the run-up to Christmas. I also created print-ready files of the tins and liaised with the printers over technical aspects. illustrator graphicdesigner designer…
    White Feather: Spirit of Lennon
    This brochure was for an exhibition telling the emotional and intimate personal story of the life of the Lennon family; John himself, Cynthia (his first wife) and Julian (John's eldest son) As the exhibition was a personal portrayal of their short time together as a family, I wanted to reflect this so the brochure is done in the style of a family album, almost diary-like. The brochure received a commendation for Best Piece of Promotional Literature at the Scottish Design Awards in 2010.…
    Illustrative Packaging for Dean's Shortbread
    Dean's Shortbread wanted me to create 3 pack designs featuring Jock, a fictional Scottish Terrier in 3 of Scotland's most iconic locations, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Edinburgh Castle and Eileen Donan Castle. Each of the packs features my hand-drawn illustrations. I was also responsible for applying the illustrations to the carton artwork and getting the files print-ready. illustrator designer graphicdesigner packagingdesigner…