Hi, I’m Holly—an imaginative Graphic Designer with a passion for visual storytelling and digital illustration. I craft high-quality graphic solutions using the Adobe Creative Suite to boost client engagement and bring ideas to life. I thrive on transforming concepts into compelling visuals while managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines with a collaborative, friendly approach. In addition to design, I work with photography and fine art to inform my creative direction. I enjoy refining portfolios, staying current with trends, and sharing my process through photography and blogging to inspire potential clients and collaborators alike.

Holly Atkinson

Hi, I’m Holly—an imaginative Graphic Designer with a passion for visual storytelling and digital illustration. I craft high-quality graphic solutions using the Adobe Creative Suite to boost client engagement and bring ideas to life. I thrive on transforming concepts into compelling visuals while managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines with a collaborative, friendly approach. In addition to design, I work with photography and fine art to inform my creative direction. I enjoy refining portfolios, staying current with trends, and sharing my process through photography and blogging to inspire potential clients and collaborators alike.

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Hi, I’m Holly—an imaginative Graphic Designer with a passion for visual storytelling and digital illustration. I craft high-quality graphic solutions using the Adobe Creative Suite to boost client engagement and bring ideas to life. I thrive on transforming concepts into compelling visuals while managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines with a collaborative, friendly approach.

In addition to design, I work with photography and fine art to inform my creative direction. I enjoy refining portfolios, staying current with trends, and sharing my process through photography and blogging to inspire potential clients and collaborators alike.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at Myself
September 1, 2025 - Present
Edited and retouched photographs, developed a personal portfolio to showcase photography skills, managed social media to promote services, conducted research on photography trends, and edited final images using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Graphic Designer at Myself
September 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and translate ideas into graphic solutions; produced high-quality outputs with Adobe Creative Suite; managed multiple projects to tight deadlines; ensured brand guideline adherence and contributed to production targets.
Fine Artist at Myself
September 1, 2019 - Present
Created original artworks using oil, acrylic, and watercolour; researched art market trends; curated a personal portfolio; documented artistic process through photography and blogging; planned creative projects with available time and resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield
September 16, 2024 - May 20, 2027
A-Levels at Ashton Sixth Form College, Ashton-under-Lyne
September 6, 2022 - May 30, 2024

Qualifications

Introductory British Sign Language Certification
November 30, 2020 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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