Experience Graphic Communication Leader at IKEA Reading

Lead the Graphics and Internal Communication departments, collaborating with the Interior Design Manager and Visual Merchandising Manager within the Communication and Interior Design team. Manage a team of three direct reports, overseeing day-to-day operations and contributing to strategic visual and communication goals. Responsibilities include workload management, prioritising requests, allocating tasks via project management tools, and setting realistic timelines for stakeholders; graphic design and production of bespoke, store-specific graphics and adaptation of national campaigns; converting static visuals into animated content; operating large-format printers and plotting machines for wall graphics production and installation; implementing holiday and work schedules; running regular one-to-one and team meetings, performance reviews, and representing the department in leadership forums; coordinating materials and equipment, supplier orders, and maintenance of large-format print sy

Brand and Design Manager at Dewhurst Group

Member of the central Marketing team for Dewhurst Group, supporting eleven subsidiaries across the UK, Australia, Hungary, Hong Kong, Canada and America in a B2B environment. Responsibilities included creating icons, infographics and marketing collateral (email and web banners, social media graphics, adverts, brochures, technical guides, product data sheets), exhibition graphics, and sales literature; collating and distributing the quarterly employee newsletter; aiding the promotion of internal Group challenges to engage employees across global companies.

Marketing Content Creator/Designer at Dewhurst Group

Graphic designer responsible for creating digital and print marketing and sales collateral, and posting content across various media channels, including social media.