I'm Em Maylor, an Illustrator and Creative Lead with more than eight years of agency, in-house and freelance experience creating distinctive visual works across branding, campaigns, digital and print. I translate complex ideas into clear, engaging illustration and visual communication, from editorial and branded artwork to technical diagrams and large-scale assets. I lead design teams and steer projects from pitch to rollout, with a strong focus on research-driven illustration and sector-specific visual communication. I'm collaborative, detail-focused and adaptable, delivering versatile creative solutions for diverse clients and campaigns.…

Em Maylor

I'm Em Maylor, an Illustrator and Creative Lead with more than eight years of agency, in-house and freelance experience creating distinctive visual works across branding, campaigns, digital and print. I translate complex ideas into clear, engaging illustration and visual communication, from editorial and branded artwork to technical diagrams and large-scale assets. I lead design teams and steer projects from pitch to rollout, with a strong focus on research-driven illustration and sector-specific visual communication. I'm collaborative, detail-focused and adaptable, delivering versatile creative solutions for diverse clients and campaigns.…

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I’m Em Maylor, an Illustrator and Creative Lead with more than eight years of agency, in-house and freelance experience creating distinctive visual works across branding, campaigns, digital and print. I translate complex ideas into clear, engaging illustration and visual communication, from editorial and branded artwork to technical diagrams and large-scale assets.

I lead design teams and steer projects from pitch to rollout, with a strong focus on research-driven illustration and sector-specific visual communication. I’m collaborative, detail-focused and adaptable, delivering versatile creative solutions for diverse clients and campaigns.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator, Animation and Graphic Design at Self-employed (Freelance)
September 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance illustrator specialising in research-led illustration and visual communication for branding, campaigns and technical subjects. Delivered artwork across branding, packaging, campaigns and digital/print collateral; led creative direction for the relaunch of The Palace Cinema in Longridge and produced promotional assets for multiple clients.
Creative Lead at StudioLWD
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Sole in-house illustrator producing branding, murals, apparel and digital assets; expanded in-house illustration capability and contributed to significant profit growth. Created aerospace diagrams and wireframes visualising systems; led website design in Figma, mentored designers and ensured brand consistency; planned multi-platform campaigns and delivered client-facing workshops.
Creative Lead at Hotfoot
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Led the design team delivering branding, websites, print collateral, social assets and out-of-home advertising. Worked across sectors for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Rolls-Royce, NHS and Lancashire Constabulary; contributed to the Prolific North shortlisted Op Centurion campaign assets.
Creative Designer at SimplyBiz
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
In-house designer establishing internal brand guidelines, design systems and centralised visual communications; produced social assets, financial reports, due diligence documents and event collateral; supported fintech repositioning.
Graphic Designer at Tone Agency
April 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Designed digital and print assets for Mecca Bingo, Grosvenor Casinos and The Priory Group; produced website graphics, CRM assets and promotional materials; created motion design content for email campaigns.
Participant at Manchester Pride x Superbia Young Artists’ Programme
March 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Selected as one of four emerging artists; contributed to festival visuals and official parade identity; participated in workshops on puppetry, set design and large-scale parade visuals.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration at Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design at Manchester College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Northern Design Festival Lancaster
January 1, 2024 - May 10, 2026
Level Up with Figma Maven
January 1, 2024 - May 10, 2026
IWD2024: Creative Women
January 1, 2024 - May 10, 2026
Creative Lancashire
January 1, 2024 - May 10, 2026
Design Management Course
January 1, 2022 - May 10, 2026
Managing Creative & Client Relationships
January 1, 2022 - May 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Other

Skills

Experience Level