I'm Edward Rocca, born in the UK and raised in the Netherlands. I'm a social person who loves meeting new people and making connections across cultures. I work hard for what I care about and enjoy getting my hands dirty with creative projects, from illustrations and animations to web experiences. I'm always looking to learn, collaborate, and create value for the projects I'm involved with.…

Edward Hugh Rocca

I'm Edward Rocca, born in the UK and raised in the Netherlands. I'm a social person who loves meeting new people and making connections across cultures. I work hard for what I care about and enjoy getting my hands dirty with creative projects, from illustrations and animations to web experiences. I'm always looking to learn, collaborate, and create value for the projects I'm involved with.…

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I’m Edward Rocca, born in the UK and raised in the Netherlands. I’m a social person who loves meeting new people and making connections across cultures.

I work hard for what I care about and enjoy getting my hands dirty with creative projects, from illustrations and animations to web experiences. I’m always looking to learn, collaborate, and create value for the projects I’m involved with.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Slovak
Beginner

Work Experience

Community Founder / Event Planner at RAG·TAG Art Community
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Co-founded and led the RAG·TAG art community in Groningen; launched branding and advertising, organized and managed events, engaged with members, and created value for art-driven students; project was profitable.
Intern Graphic Designer at TRGR Digital Creative Agency, Groningen
December 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Handled client design needs across digital and print—from billboard graphics to floor plans and event announcements; reworked TRGR’s social media to improve brand reach.
Web Designer at Prins Claus Conservatoire, Groningen
February 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Graduation project: designed an instrument showcase for 30 instruments; conducted design research, target audience testing, and product validation; delivered an online system to learn about instruments, request rentals, and maintain them.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Self-employed
May 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance illustrations, poster designs, infographics; Delivered market research, branding, concepting and implementation for clients in the Netherlands and UK; produced still images and vector/raster graphics.
Freelance Commercial Photographer at Self-employed
August 1, 2017 - Present
Worked with diverse commercial clients across portraiture and events; focus on people and interactions; many projects oriented for web and social use.
Bartender / Waiter / Host at Various Employers, Netherlands
June 1, 2014 - August 1, 2019
Gained experience in professional environments and teams; developed communication and coordination skills.
Door-to-Door Fundraiser at Direct Result, Amsterdam
March 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Recruit sponsors through face-to-face conversion; responsibilities included communication, psychology and persuasion, and charity work.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Hanze UAS, Groningen
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Foundation Art & Design at Carmarthen School of Art, Carmarthen, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
HAVO (Nature & Technology) at Berlage Lyceum, Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Children's book illustration: "The frog who can't croak"

    This piece is to showcase page design and illustrations alongside text for kids books. In this poem accompanied illustration the frog cannot croak, and is hoping to learn to be a part of the group.

    This piece is conceptual.

    paper Poem illustration "Springtime Season"

    This piece is another example of the book work I produce, where the illustration of a man I saw at the train station inspired the poetry of the page. Could be a page in a collection of poems.