I’m Gareth Freshwater, a graphic designer with over 10 years’ experience helping both large and small brands bring ideas to life from concept to delivery. I specialise in both print and digital design, creating magazines, branding, websites, and email campaigns using a range of tools. I’ve worked freelance as well as part of a team, collaborating with clients globally to reach their goals in a fast-paced digital market. My work spans freelance projects and a lead designer role for charities and associations, where I design magazines, rebrand companies, and develop digital products. I’m passionate about helping local businesses and community groups, and I love turning ideas into visuals that work across online and offline channels, including landing pages, email templates, and social media campaigns.

Gareth Freshwater

I’m Gareth Freshwater, a graphic designer with over 10 years’ experience helping both large and small brands bring ideas to life from concept to delivery. I specialise in both print and digital design, creating magazines, branding, websites, and email campaigns using a range of tools. I’ve worked freelance as well as part of a team, collaborating with clients globally to reach their goals in a fast-paced digital market. My work spans freelance projects and a lead designer role for charities and associations, where I design magazines, rebrand companies, and develop digital products. I’m passionate about helping local businesses and community groups, and I love turning ideas into visuals that work across online and offline channels, including landing pages, email templates, and social media campaigns.

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I’m Gareth Freshwater, a graphic designer with over 10 years’ experience helping both large and small brands bring ideas to life from concept to delivery. I specialise in both print and digital design, creating magazines, branding, websites, and email campaigns using a range of tools. I’ve worked freelance as well as part of a team, collaborating with clients globally to reach their goals in a fast-paced digital market.

My work spans freelance projects and a lead designer role for charities and associations, where I design magazines, rebrand companies, and develop digital products. I’m passionate about helping local businesses and community groups, and I love turning ideas into visuals that work across online and offline channels, including landing pages, email templates, and social media campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Web Designer at D.W. Creative associates Ltd
August 1, 2023 - Present
As part of a team, I create landing pages, email campaigns and graphic design work through multiple mediums such as Optimizely CMS, Microsoft Dynamics, BeeFree. I liaise globally with companies from all over the world.
Freelance Web Designer at D.W. Creative associates Ltd
August 1, 2023 - Present
As part of a team, I create landing pages, email campaigns, and graphic design work through multiple mediums such as Optimizely CMS, Microsoft Dynamics, and BeeFree. I liaise globally with companies from around the world to deliver effective digital content.
Customer Sales Advisor at Three UK
December 31, 2014 - July 21, 2025
Handled face-to-face sales with an emphasis on excellent customer service. Also responsible for designing in-store POS materials.
Customer Sales Advisor at Three UK
December 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
I dealt with face-to-face sales with an emphasis on excellent customer service. I was also responsible for designing the in-store POS.
Lead Graphic Designer at Dental Laboratory Association Ltd
June 1, 2014 - Present
Responsibilities include the design of multiple magazines, company rebranding, website development, mobile applications and more. I work closely with charities and have helped promote the Beeston community via the Beeston BID.
Lead Graphic Designer at Dental Laboratory Association Ltd
June 1, 2014 - Present
Responsible for designing multiple magazines, company rebranding, website development, and mobile applications. I collaborate closely with charities and promote the Beeston community via Beeston BID.
Customer Sales Advisor at Carphone Warehouse
March 31, 2011 - July 21, 2025
Provided customer sales advice and support in-store.
Customer Sales Advisor at Carphone Warehouse
March 1, 2011 - September 23, 2025
In-store customer service and sales responsibilities.
Manager at Burton (Lloyds Shoes)
October 31, 2008 - July 21, 2025
Responsible for stock management, data analysis, and staff training.

Education

MA at Doncaster College
September 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
BA (Hons) at Doncaster College
September 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
A Levels at Highbury 6th Form, London
September 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
MA (Design Enterprise) at Doncaster College (Hull)
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
BA (Hons) Graphic Design 2:2 at Doncaster College
September 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
A Levels ICT and Design & Technology at Highbury 6th Form, London
September 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Drivers Licence: UK - Full
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
MA (Design Enterprise)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
BA (Hons) Graphic Design 2:2
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
HND Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
A Levels ICT and Design & Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
8 GCSEs all at grade C and above, including English, Maths and Science
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing