Hi there! I am a designer with an adaptive and dedicated attitude and over 20 years of design experience. My career began in print and migrated toward digital and website design as industry requirements changed. I relish solving design and build problems across print and WordPress websites, and I feel fortunate to work doing something I love. My passion for my work drives me to continuously expand my toolkit, seeking new tools and techniques to deliver effective branding and web solutions.

Kirstin Goodenough

Hi there! I am a designer with an adaptive and dedicated attitude and over 20 years of design experience. My career began in print and migrated toward digital and website design as industry requirements changed. I relish solving design and build problems across print and WordPress websites, and I feel fortunate to work doing something I love. My passion for my work drives me to continuously expand my toolkit, seeking new tools and techniques to deliver effective branding and web solutions.

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Hi there! I am a designer with an adaptive and dedicated attitude and over 20 years of design experience. My career began in print and migrated toward digital and website design as industry requirements changed. I relish solving design and build problems across print and WordPress websites, and I feel fortunate to work doing something I love.

My passion for my work drives me to continuously expand my toolkit, seeking new tools and techniques to deliver effective branding and web solutions.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Web & Brand Designer at Woodland Studio
October 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance web & brand design for Woodland Studio and a diverse client list. Tasks included WordPress website design and build, WooCommerce product variations, branding, social media templates, banner ads, print work, and ongoing site updates and management.
Freelance Magazine & Graphic Designer at Triathlete Europe Magazine / Competitor Media
January 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025
Design and production of the monthly Triathlete Europe magazine; branding and marketing collateral; print and packaging design; contributed to related publishing projects.
Brand & Website Designer at Manydown Farm Shop
January 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025
Brand and website design for Manydown Farm Shop; designed all printed marketing collateral.
Artwork & Packing at WHSmith
January 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Artwork for product packaging and stationery, including Christmas cards, gifting, and related print-ready artwork.
Designer & Pre-Press Production Manager at Media Motion UK
October 1, 2007 - October 12, 2025
Set up the UK Production Department, designed marketing material, liaised with UK clients, and streamlined the proofing system.
Magazine Design & Production Manager at Whitelines Snowboard Magazine
January 1, 2007 - October 12, 2025
Design of Whitelines Snowboard Magazine and related titles; production of house titles; liaised with printers and improved production flow.
Freelance Design Support at Vertical Vision
January 1, 2008 - October 12, 2025
Design and production support for large-scale printing projects (building wraps, banners).
Career Break
October 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Career break to look after my young family; managed social media and marketing for our local primary school and ran a restricted charity website for our local Pony Club (volunteer).
Career Break at Local School & Pony Club
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Managed social media and marketing for our local primary school, and ran a restricted charity website for our local Pony Club.
Freelance Magazine & Graphic Design at Triathlete Europe Magazine, Competitor Media
July 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Design and production of the monthly Triathlete Europe magazine; brand and website design for Manydown Farm Shop; design of all printed marketing collateral.
Artworker at WHSmith
January 1, 2008 - July 1, 2010
Artworking products including stationery, toy packaging, Christmas cards, Red Letter Day boxes and gifting.
Freelance Design Support at Vertical Vision
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Design and production support for large-scale printing for building wraps and banners.
Magazine Design & Production Manager at Permanent Publishing
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007
UK snowboard magazine design and production for the 2006-07 season; produced five action-sports house titles; liaised with printers and improved production flow.

Education

at Oxford College of Business & Media Studies
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
BA (Hons) Photography, Film & Television at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
at Filton Technical College, Bristol
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
at Swindon School of Art and Design
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Advanced Diploma (Distinction) Graphic Design at Oxford Media & Business School
January 1, 2001 - December 16, 2025
BA (Hons) Photography, Film & Television at Napier University, Edinburgh
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Advanced Diploma Photography & Audio Visual Studies at Filton Technical College, Bristol
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
National Diploma Art and Design at Swindon School of Art and Design
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Education (General) at Faringdon School and Sixth Form
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma (Distinction) Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
BA (Hons) Photography, Film & Television
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Advanced Diploma Photography & Audio Visual Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
National Diploma Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025
Advanced Diploma (Distinction) Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
BA (Hons) Photography, Film & Television
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Advanced Diploma Photography & Audio Visual Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
National Diploma Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail