Gemma Steib

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I’m Gemma Steib, a freelance graphic designer with over 20 years’ experience creating clear, engaging and purposeful design for print and digital.

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I’m Gemma Steib, a freelance graphic designer with over 20 years’ experience creating clear, engaging and purposeful design for print and digital. I specialise in publication and report design, marketing communications, brand implementation and campaigns—especially where complex information needs to be translated into audience-friendly layouts.

After leaving Wakefield Council’s creative service, I now work independently with organisations, businesses and charities. A big focus of my work is making documents accessible—ensuring digital PDFs meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA—while also bringing strong typography, layout and artwork production skills to every project.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 11 roles

Freelance Graphic Designer · GS CreativeAug 2026 – Present · 4 mos

Freelance graphic design and creative artwork services on a project-by-project basis. Develop creative concepts in response to client briefs from initial ideas through to final artwork and delivery. Produce print and digital communications including publications, reports, brochures, marketing materials, campaigns, social media assets and digital content. Support brand implementation and consistent marketing communications. Manage projects independently with planning, prioritising workloads, stakeholder communication, and meeting deadlines, liaising with clients, printers and suppliers through production and delivery.

Graphic Designer · Wakefield CouncilSep 2022 – Aug 2026 · 4 yrs

Developed creative concepts and visual solutions for communications campaigns, events, corporate documents and service identities. Designed and produced print and digital communications including reports, brochures, marketing literature, advertisements, signage, and digital and social assets. Took the design lead on high-profile corporate and strategic documents for senior stakeholders, including the Wakefield Council Corporate Plan, Youth Justice Service Plan and EDI Annual Report. Refreshed service visual identities in line with brand guidelines and created clear, accessible communications for a wide range of audiences, ensuring WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility for online PDFs. Managed multiple projects and competing deadlines and liaised with external print suppliers from quotation through to delivery.

Graphic Designer (Freelance) · Self-employedNov 2017 – Sep 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Developed creative concepts and design solutions for a range of clients, producing artwork for direct mail, advertisements, brochures, catalogues, web banners and email campaigns. Managed projects from initial brief and concept through to final artwork and delivery, adapting and updating existing artwork while maintaining brand consistency. Liaised with printers and suppliers, requesting quotations and supplying final print-ready files while managing multiple deadlines independently.

Graphic Designer (Freelance)Nov 2017 – Sep 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Marketing & Communications Officer · YMCA St Paul’s GroupJun 2016 – Nov 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos
Marketing Production & Data Controller · YPOJan 2016 – Jun 2016 · 6 mos
Creative Marketing Executive · YPOSep 2009 – Jan 2016 · 6 yrs 5 mos
Creative Artworker · Caters AdvertisingMar 2006 – Sep 2009 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Education

· Crawshaw High School1998 – 2004
GCSEs (A*–C) · Crawshaw High School1998 – 2004

Certifications and awards

GCSEs (10 qualifications, A*–C)1998 – 2004

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