Hi, I’m Clara Walton, a freelance graphic designer creating logos, illustrations, and branding for small businesses. I’ve run my own design practice for 2 years, bringing client briefs to life with the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, from branding to wearable merchandise. I’m known for a friendly, bubbly approach and a drive to push creative boundaries while delivering practical, on-brief results. During my time at Middlesex University I developed a collaborative mindset, supported by hands-on roles like Student Learning Assistant and AV Support Technician, plus coordinating university events. These experiences shaped my problem-solving and communication skills, helping me work well with clients and teams alike.…

Clara Walton

Hi, I’m Clara Walton, a freelance graphic designer creating logos, illustrations, and branding for small businesses. I’ve run my own design practice for 2 years, bringing client briefs to life with the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, from branding to wearable merchandise. I’m known for a friendly, bubbly approach and a drive to push creative boundaries while delivering practical, on-brief results. During my time at Middlesex University I developed a collaborative mindset, supported by hands-on roles like Student Learning Assistant and AV Support Technician, plus coordinating university events. These experiences shaped my problem-solving and communication skills, helping me work well with clients and teams alike.…

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Hi, I’m Clara Walton, a freelance graphic designer creating logos, illustrations, and branding for small businesses. I’ve run my own design practice for 2 years, bringing client briefs to life with the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, from branding to wearable merchandise. I’m known for a friendly, bubbly approach and a drive to push creative boundaries while delivering practical, on-brief results.

During my time at Middlesex University I developed a collaborative mindset, supported by hands-on roles like Student Learning Assistant and AV Support Technician, plus coordinating university events. These experiences shaped my problem-solving and communication skills, helping me work well with clients and teams alike.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer
July 1, 2023 - Present
Creating design works tailored for client’s specific needs, ranging from logo design to illustrations. Worked independently for 2 years collaborating with multiple small businesses on projects from branding to wearable merchandise creation. Skilled in Adobe Suite and Procreate for sketches.
Barista / Shift Leader at Caffe Nero
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Part-time role managing the cafe, training staff, cleaning, preparing drinks, serving customers, and handling complaints while balancing freelance work.
Temporary Staff at Middlesex University
November 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Worked at university events including open days and orientation presentations, engaging with prospective students and showcasing the university experience.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Clara Does Design (Self-employed)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Creating design works for clients’ specific needs, from logo design to illustrations. I cover it all, having freelanced for two years with multiple small businesses to help develop branding and wearable merchandise, using a range of skills from the Adobe Suite to Procreate sketches to translate briefs into vibrant outcomes.
Barista; Shift Leader at Caffè Nero
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Shift leader responsible for cafe management, staff training, floor cleaning, drinks preparation, serving customers and handling customer complaints.
Student Learning Assistant / AV Support Technician / Events Staff at Middlesex University
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Supported first-year graphic design students; provided AV support across campus; worked as temporary staff for university events including open days and orientation presentations, engaging with prospective students and showcasing the university experience.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Clara Does Design
July 1, 2023 - Present
Creating design works for clients' specific needs, from logo design to illustrations. I cover it all. I have worked for myself for 2 years and collaborated with small businesses on branding and wearable merchandise using Adobe Suite and Procreate.
Barista / Shift Leader at Caffè Nero
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Part-time café role while freelancing; responsibilities include managing the cafe, training staff, maintaining cleanliness, preparing drinks, serving customers and handling complaints.
Student Learning Assistant / AV Support Technician / Event Staff at Middlesex University
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Supported first-year graphic design students, troubleshooted AV equipment and provided event support for open days and orientation presentations.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Clara Does Design
July 1, 2023 - Present
Creating design works for client’s specific needs, from logos to illustrations; covering branding and wearable merchandise; proficient in the Adobe suite and Procreate.
Barista (Shift Leader) at Caffè Nero
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Manage café operations, train staff, maintain cleanliness, prepare drinks, serve customers, and handle customer complaints.
Student Learning Assistant at Middlesex University
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Trained to support first-year graphic design students with their studies.
AV Support Technician at Middlesex University
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Troubleshooting tech issues and ensuring all campus AV ran smoothly.
Temporary Staff – Open Days & Orientation at Middlesex University
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Engaged with prospective students and showcased the university experience during open days and orientation events.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
July 1, 2023 - Present
Creating design works for client-specific needs, including logos, illustrations, branding, and wearable merchandise. Freelancing for 2 years using the Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate to translate briefs into vibrant visuals.
Temporary Staff – University Events at Middlesex University
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Supported open days and orientation presentations, engaging with prospective students and showcasing the university experience.

Education

BA Honours, Graphic Design at Middlesex University
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
A-Levels, GCSE’s at Mill Hill County High School
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Middlesex University
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
A-Levels, GCSEs at Mill Hill County High School
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014
The Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners at Udemy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
The Branding Masterclass: The Entire Brand Design Process at Udemy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
BA Honours, Graphic Design at Middlesex University
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
A-Levels, GCSEs at Mill Hill County High School
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014
The Branding Masterclass: The Entire Brand Design Process at Udemy
January 1, 2023 - January 29, 2026
BA Honours, Graphic Design at Middlesex University
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
A-Levels, GCSEs at Mill Hill County High School
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014
BA Honours in Graphic Design at Middlesex University
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
A-Levels, GCSEs at Mill Hill County High School
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014

Qualifications

Graphic Design Theory - Psychology of Design
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
The Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
The Branding Masterclass: The Entire Brand Design Process
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
The Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
The Branding Masterclass: The Entire Brand Design Process
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
The Branding Masterclass: The Entire Brand Design Process
January 1, 2023 - January 29, 2026
The Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners
January 1, 2023 - January 29, 2026
The Branding Masterclass: The Entire Brand Design Process
January 1, 2023 - January 29, 2026
The Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners
January 1, 2023 - January 29, 2026
The Branding Masterclass: The Entire Brand Design Process
January 1, 2023 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other

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Experience Level