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Hi, I’m Jared Appleton, a freelance designer and illustrator with years of hands-on experience building brands and storytelling visuals. I excel at translating briefs into striking visuals and practical solutions, juggling client needs, deadlines, and a wide range of disciplines from media to theatre and film. I’m proficient across the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion-graphics workflows, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to solve creative challenges. Whether working solo or as part of a larger production, I bring a collaborative mindset, strong project management, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work on time and to brief.…Hi, I’m Jared Appleton, a freelance designer and illustrator with years of hands-on experience building brands and storytelling visuals. I excel at translating briefs into striking visuals and practical solutions, juggling client needs, deadlines, and a wide range of disciplines from media to theatre and film. I’m proficient across the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion-graphics workflows, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to solve creative challenges. Whether working solo or as part of a larger production, I bring a collaborative mindset, strong project management, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work on time and to brief.

Jared Appleton

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Motion Graphic Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Jared Appleton, a freelance designer and illustrator with years of hands-on experience building brands and storytelling visuals. I excel at translating briefs into striking visuals and practical solutions, juggling client needs, deadlines, and a wide range of disciplines from media to theatre and film. I’m proficient across the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion-graphics workflows, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to solve creative challenges. Whether working solo or as part of a larger production, I bring a collaborative mindset, strong project management, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work on time and to brief.…Hi, I’m Jared Appleton, a freelance designer and illustrator with years of hands-on experience building brands and storytelling visuals. I excel at translating briefs into striking visuals and practical solutions, juggling client needs, deadlines, and a wide range of disciplines from media to theatre and film. I’m proficient across the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion-graphics workflows, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to solve creative challenges. Whether working solo or as part of a larger production, I bring a collaborative mindset, strong project management, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work on time and to brief.

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Hi, I’m Jared Appleton, a freelance designer and illustrator with years of hands-on experience building brands and storytelling visuals. I excel at translating briefs into striking visuals and practical solutions, juggling client needs, deadlines, and a wide range of disciplines from media to theatre and film.

I’m proficient across the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion-graphics workflows, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to solve creative challenges. Whether working solo or as part of a larger production, I bring a collaborative mindset, strong project management, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work on time and to brief.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Motion Designer at Cowshed Collective

May 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Created motion graphics on demand across pre- and post-production for the Sidemen Inside series; collaborated with producers, directors, talent and sound mixers; contributed to high-quality visuals under tight deadlines.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Eyes Wide Open Productions

September 1, 2025 - Present

Provided freelance graphic design services to support brand visuals and campaigns; used collaborative tools (e.g., Figma) to maintain cohesive brand identities.

Graphic Designer at The Coffee Beam Team

March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Designed visuals and branding assets for team projects; aligned with client guidelines and project briefs.

Graphic Designer at Playbox Theatre

October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Created promotional materials, posters and on-brand visuals for theatre productions and events.

Graphic Designer at Snug Pubs

March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Developed visual identities and marketing graphics for pub campaigns and events.

Graphic Designer at Red Tangent Records

July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Produced cover art, branding materials and promotional visuals for music releases and campaigns.

Graphic Designer at Apivino Mead

April 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Designed label art and marketing visuals for mead brand campaigns; contributed to packaging and digital assets.

Graphic Designer at Eyes Wide Open Productions

September 1, 2025 - Present

Provided graphic design and motion graphics support for a range of client briefs, ensuring cohesive branding and high-quality visuals.

Motion Designer at Cowshed Collective — Sidemen Inside (YouTube / Netflix, Series 1 & 2)

May 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Worked as part of a large production team alongside directors, producers, talent, and sound crew to deliver motion graphics on set and through post-production. Managed multiple competing tasks under broadcast deadlines, demonstrating strong time management and the ability to perform under pressure. Communicated clearly and precisely with colleagues across departments, adapting work quickly in response to direction and feedback. Contributed to both pre-production planning and post-production delivery, gaining experience of a full professional production workflow.

Freelance Illustrator at Umbrella Lettings

January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Produced creative assets to brand guidelines within agreed timescales, demonstrating reliability and professionalism.

Freelance Illustrator at The Coffee Beam Team

March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Developed creative materials including packaging art and logo design for their brand.

Freelance Creative at Playbox Theatre

October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Produced print and digital materials for a theatre company, collaborating closely with the client team and adapting work through multiple rounds of feedback.

Freelance Illustrator at Snug Pubs

March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Conducted research into the client's target audience and competitive market before developing 10 distinct character designs with accompanying advertisement assets, demonstrating a structured and strategic approach to project work.

Freelance Illustrator at Red Tangent Records

July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Developed strong research skills, analysing target demographics and market trends to inform creative decision-making. Created a series of artworks for 4 individual musicians to accompany the record label relaunch.

Freelance Creative at Apivino Mead

April 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

Created brand and packaging materials for a start-up, demonstrating an ability to understand a new business, ask the right questions, and translate a client's vision into a tangible product.