Hi, I’m Chris Hamerton, a creative designer with a clear vision and strong conceptualisation skills. I balance typography, illustration, and storytelling with a passion for brand, visual identity, and creativity within brand. I approach work strategically across formats, prioritising consistency and thoughtful design thinking. I’m an enthusiastic collaborator and leader, translating briefs into effective designs, managing multiple projects from concept to delivery, and continuously sharpening my skills to help brands grow and strengthen their reputation. I thrive in cross-functional teams, shaping strategy and content from proposal and presentation design to video production and internal communications. My aim is to deliver high-value, business-driving design that enhances brand engagement and profitability while maintaining a human, approachable, and constructive working style.

Chris Hamerton

Hi, I’m Chris Hamerton, a creative designer with a clear vision and strong conceptualisation skills. I balance typography, illustration, and storytelling with a passion for brand, visual identity, and creativity within brand. I approach work strategically across formats, prioritising consistency and thoughtful design thinking. I’m an enthusiastic collaborator and leader, translating briefs into effective designs, managing multiple projects from concept to delivery, and continuously sharpening my skills to help brands grow and strengthen their reputation. I thrive in cross-functional teams, shaping strategy and content from proposal and presentation design to video production and internal communications. My aim is to deliver high-value, business-driving design that enhances brand engagement and profitability while maintaining a human, approachable, and constructive working style.

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Hi, I’m Chris Hamerton, a creative designer with a clear vision and strong conceptualisation skills. I balance typography, illustration, and storytelling with a passion for brand, visual identity, and creativity within brand. I approach work strategically across formats, prioritising consistency and thoughtful design thinking. I’m an enthusiastic collaborator and leader, translating briefs into effective designs, managing multiple projects from concept to delivery, and continuously sharpening my skills to help brands grow and strengthen their reputation.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, shaping strategy and content from proposal and presentation design to video production and internal communications. My aim is to deliver high-value, business-driving design that enhances brand engagement and profitability while maintaining a human, approachable, and constructive working style.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design & Communications Lead (engineering) at Bechtel
February 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Supported marketing, communications, APAC and EMEA projects with online and offline materials, including proposal and presentation design, social asset creation, brand identities, video production and Sharepoint design. Contributed to brainstorming and strategy, and ensured all materials adhered to brand. Collaborated directly with peers and stakeholders, presenting ideas and clarifying rationales and goals.
Lead Designer - Communications (UK police) at ACRO Criminal Records Office
March 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Bringing a creative approach to the brand and visual identity of two UK police units, delivering internal and external comms, annual report, PR and copywriting. Created brand guidelines, designed the annual report with illustration and data visualisation, and developed materials for an international child safety initiative.
Head Designer - Marketing (education management) at VTCT
October 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Brand guardian, utilising design and layout expertise across marketing channels for key sectors, including Hospitality and Healthcare. Directed brand campaigns, photography, print production, digital assets and CMS management. Oversaw internal and external conference creative, website redesign, and mentoring of junior designers.
Contract Graphic Designer at Silverback
September 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Designed and produced engaging print and digital assets, adapting to various production specifications and driving increased sales for medical clients.
Design & Communications Lead (engineering) at Bechtel - UK/ Ireland
February 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Supported marketing, comms, APAC and EMEA projects with online and offline, external and internal work, including: proposal and presentation design, social asset creation, brand identities, video production and Sharepoint design. Contributed to brainstorming and strategy, and ensuring all materials adhered to brand. Collaborated directly with peers and stakeholders, presenting ideas and clarifying rationales and goals. • Developed business-winning, high-value bid submissions, driving revenue growth • Designed best-in-class newsletter, contributing to international team building in a joint venture • Front-end design of Sharepoint site, improving functionality and staff engagement • Project managed, plus creative lead on Infrastructure video for global conference • Delivering public engagement for Dublin Airport, shaping content, messaging and design
Lead Designer - Communications (UK police) at ACRO Criminal Records Office - UK
March 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Bringing a creative approach to the brand and visual identity of two UK police units, delivering internal and external comms, annual report, PR and copywriting. • Creation of brand guidelines for police unit, incorporating digital, social media content and print collateral • Annual report design (illustration, data visualisation, infographics), raising ACRO's profile. • Development of materials for an international child safety initiative, including email campaigns • Collaboration with NPC on a nationwide social media campaign • Promotion of internal campaigns, which positively affected culture
Head Designer - Marketing (education management) at VTCT - UK
October 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025
Acting as brand guardian, utilising design and layout expertise, and content creation across marketing channels for key sectors, including Hospitality and Healthcare, with projects including brand campaigns, photography, print production, digital assets and CMS management. • Oversaw creative for internal and external conference projects • Collaborated on the redesign and rollout of the new website • Creation of band encounters, including stand design and print collateral for events and exhibitions • Mentoring junior designers, providing advice and direction
Contract Graphic Designer (full-service design agency) at Silverback - UK
September 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Responsibilities included: Designing and artworking engaging print and digital assets, learning various technical specifications for production, and successfully increase sales. • Producing creative print solutions for a range of cutting-edge medical clients

Education

BA (Hons) Design & Marketing at Southampton Solent University
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
HND Design Communications at Southampton Solent University
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
BA (Hons) Design & Marketing at Southampton Solent University
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
HND Design Communications at Southampton Solent University
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Transportation & Logistics