I’m a multi-skilled Creative Designer who enjoys turning brand ideas into clear, high-quality visuals across print and digital. I’m proactive about learning and adapting in fast-paced environments, and I love collaborating with teams or taking ownership from concept through to completion. Across my experience, I’ve worked on national and in-house briefs including marketing campaigns, magazine and advert layouts, promotional merchandise, e-flyers and social assets, plus web and CMS updates. I also take pride in brand guardianship—keeping identities consistent across channels—while managing timelines, client requirements, SEO-focused photography, and production-ready design for both B2B and B2C audiences.

Kirsty Sweeney

I’m a multi-skilled Creative Designer who enjoys turning brand ideas into clear, high-quality visuals across print and digital. I’m proactive about learning and adapting in fast-paced environments, and I love collaborating with teams or taking ownership from concept through to completion. Across my experience, I’ve worked on national and in-house briefs including marketing campaigns, magazine and advert layouts, promotional merchandise, e-flyers and social assets, plus web and CMS updates. I also take pride in brand guardianship—keeping identities consistent across channels—while managing timelines, client requirements, SEO-focused photography, and production-ready design for both B2B and B2C audiences.

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I’m a multi-skilled Creative Designer who enjoys turning brand ideas into clear, high-quality visuals across print and digital. I’m proactive about learning and adapting in fast-paced environments, and I love collaborating with teams or taking ownership from concept through to completion.

Across my experience, I’ve worked on national and in-house briefs including marketing campaigns, magazine and advert layouts, promotional merchandise, e-flyers and social assets, plus web and CMS updates. I also take pride in brand guardianship—keeping identities consistent across channels—while managing timelines, client requirements, SEO-focused photography, and production-ready design for both B2B and B2C audiences.

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Work Experience

Creative Designer at Quest Media Network / Not Really Here Group
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Served as brand guardian for Tameside Radio, Tameside & Oldham Reporter, and Glossop Chronicle, maintaining consistent brand identity across print, digital, radio, and social platforms. Managed weekly content workflows and coordinated with production to ensure timely delivery of the newspaper. Wrote a recurring weekly food & lifestyle column (“In the Kitchen with Kirsty”), creating engaging column content plus accompanying videos and graphics for social media. Designed promotional and marketing assets for in-house and client campaigns, including print and digital graphics, merchandise, social media, web and other marketing materials—often under tight deadlines. Designed, built, and managed websites using CMS platforms (Wix, Shopify, Aiir) for multiple brands, and supported branding and promotion of key events including The Business Awards and The Tour, along with client creative work for Georgio Kinkladze Wines, Thunderpick, EQ Sports, and The Raheem Sterling Foundation.
Digital Graphic Designer at Truly PVC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Managed and produced selling outputs for e-commerce and marketplaces, creating high-quality images and videos to promote products on the website, eBay, Amazon, and social media. Updated and redesigned websites and social media, managed cross-linking and cross-selling opportunities, and improved the customer purchasing experience with strong photography. Supported SEO performance through effective metadata and contributed to better ranking in SEO marketplaces and search results.
Graphic Designer at JFA Medical
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Worked across all design, marketing, and branding, acting as brand guardian and creator of brand assets from conception to completion. Produced brand identities and guidelines for new products, designed and maintained websites through CMS, and improved SEO photography. Created packaging design, logos, copywriting, Amazon marketing assets, barcode creation and management, and supported HQ print production. Managed and prioritised my own workload while liaising with sales representatives and a CAD artist.
Creative Designer at Trinity Mirror / Reach Plc
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Collaborated and independently delivered a wide range of in-house and national design briefs, including nationwide marketing campaigns, magazine layouts, leaflets, advertising concepts, digital takeovers, sales promotions, speculative sales visuals, web adverts, e-flyers, social media assets, app visualisation, brand ID design, HQ print, and event branding. Handled client liaison to confirm requirements, translate needs into studio briefs, and report back with progress and outcomes. Acted as project manager and client handler for high-spend clients including Total Oil, Manchester United, Visit Devon, and Bentons, supporting work from conception through completion across 150+ titles.
Graphic Designer at Cube Creative Group
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Produced client-focused design and artworking tasks within an agency environment, working to brand guidelines and also using creative freedom where appropriate. Ensured accurate colour and image reproduction, compiled PDF proofs, liaised with external suppliers, and prioritised daily workloads. Delivered print and digital projects including stationery, direct mail, press adverts, flyers, and magazine work for clients such as Dr. Oetker, Magnet Kitchens, and Christie’s charity.
Graphic Designer at CONTACT (listed as job role entry)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Produced skilled design work across print and digital formats, including brand identity work, HQ print production, marketing campaigns, logo design, magazine and advertorial layouts, press advertising, social media design, video creation/editing, merchandise/apparel, web design and CMS/SEO support, digital animation, speculative visuals, and presentation layout. (Company name shown as CONTACT in the resume.)
Creative Artworker at Ultimate Products Ltd
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Created a wide range of packaging projects, POS and marketing tools within the Marketing & Design department. Produced illustration and surface pattern design, delivered some web-related work, and contributed to art direction while collaborating with the broader team. Created and installed banner artwork for in-house and multiple events, adhering to strict client brand style guides including Gino D’Acampo, Disney, Russell Hobbs. Also delivered artworking tasks using internal brand requirements.

Education

A Levels & A/S Levels (Art & Design, Graphic Design, I.T, Media Studies) at Ashton 6th Form College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Foundation Diploma (DISTINCTION) - Design & Art Direction at Tameside College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (2:1) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
A level Art & Design / Graphic Design / I.T / Media Studies (mixed grades) at Ashton 6th Form College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Art & Design (A*) / Graphic Design (A*) / I.T (C) at Tameside College (Art Foundation Course)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Foundation Diploma (DISTINCTION) at Tameside College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (2:1) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
GCSEs (Grades C-A* listed) at Droylsden High School for Girls
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Mental Health Awareness course
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare