Hi, I’m Karen Robson, a graphic designer with over 26 years of experience. I’m known for being creative, resourceful, and highly motivated, and I pride myself on acting with integrity and professionalism. I work well independently, but I truly enjoy being part of a well-coordinated team. Honesty is one of my core values, and I’m approachable and easy to work with, traits that help me build strong working relationships. I’m now seeking an exciting, challenging role that will let me continue to grow personally and professionally while applying my creativity, skills, and experience. I currently freelance, managing social media content and graphic design for a diverse client portfolio including luxury private aviation, estate agencies and travel companies. My toolkit includes Adobe Creative Suite, branding, print production, and web assets; I thrive on creating consistent brand experiences across print and digital media, from logos and brochures to banners, presentations and stationery.

Karen Robson

Hi, I’m Karen Robson, a graphic designer with over 26 years of experience. I’m known for being creative, resourceful, and highly motivated, and I pride myself on acting with integrity and professionalism. I work well independently, but I truly enjoy being part of a well-coordinated team. Honesty is one of my core values, and I’m approachable and easy to work with, traits that help me build strong working relationships. I’m now seeking an exciting, challenging role that will let me continue to grow personally and professionally while applying my creativity, skills, and experience. I currently freelance, managing social media content and graphic design for a diverse client portfolio including luxury private aviation, estate agencies and travel companies. My toolkit includes Adobe Creative Suite, branding, print production, and web assets; I thrive on creating consistent brand experiences across print and digital media, from logos and brochures to banners, presentations and stationery.

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Hi, I’m Karen Robson, a graphic designer with over 26 years of experience. I’m known for being creative, resourceful, and highly motivated, and I pride myself on acting with integrity and professionalism. I work well independently, but I truly enjoy being part of a well-coordinated team. Honesty is one of my core values, and I’m approachable and easy to work with, traits that help me build strong working relationships. I’m now seeking an exciting, challenging role that will let me continue to grow personally and professionally while applying my creativity, skills, and experience.

I currently freelance, managing social media content and graphic design for a diverse client portfolio including luxury private aviation, estate agencies and travel companies. My toolkit includes Adobe Creative Suite, branding, print production, and web assets; I thrive on creating consistent brand experiences across print and digital media, from logos and brochures to banners, presentations and stationery.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
July 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance graphic design work with a diverse client base, including luxury private aviation, estate agencies, and travel companies. Responsibilities include rebranding, logo design, digital assets, presentations, brochures, stationery, flyers, banners, and other marketing materials; ongoing social media content and design support for ICM.
Graphic Designer at ICM - Institute of Commercial Management
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2019
Sole graphic designer for ICM, producing brochures, flyers, prospectuses, posters, booklets, social media graphics, and marketing materials for schools and colleges worldwide. Led a branding redesign, including a new website; contributed to marketing projects across diverse areas and managed content for learner magazines and social media.
Graphic Designer at The Travel Corporation
August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2012
Designed and art-worked marketing materials for Milestones, Uniworld, Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki, and One Stop Touring Shop. Produced full brochure campaigns, direct mail, posters, vouchers, invitations, and national press advertising; created graphics for web and e-shot campaigns.
Middleweight Graphic Designer at Titan Travel
November 1, 2002 - August 31, 2009
In a team of nine, designed and art-worked across Titan Travel brands, including Tailor Made Travel and Connections. Responsibilities included full brochure design, artwork production, advertising, direct mail, posters, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery design, and re-branding as needed.
Editorial Production Artworker & Digital Production Editor at DMG World Media
October 1, 1999 - November 1, 2002
Designed and art-worked B2B magazines and promotional material, including advertising and exhibition graphics. Edited copy for publication and coordinated with editors, sales, and subcontractors; contributed to production planning and scheduling.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
July 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance graphic designer delivering branding, logo design, digital assets, presentations, brochures, stationery, flyers, banners, and other marketing materials. Manage social media content and client communication for a diverse client portfolio including luxury private aviation, estate agencies, and travel companies. Collaborate on rebranding projects and provide print and digital design across multiple channels.
Graphic Designer at Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2019
Sole graphic designer for ICM, creating brochures, flyers, prospectus, posters, booklets, social media graphics, and marketing material for distribution to schools and colleges worldwide. Redesigned the ICM brand, including a complete new look website. Also designed marketing material and website work in archaeology, local history, and politics; researched, wrote, designed and art-worked the company’s monthly magazine for learners and managed content across all ICM social media platforms.

Education

BA Hons Degree Visual Communication at Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Farnham
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
BTEC Diploma Foundation Art & Design at Reigate School of Art & Design, Reigate
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
GCSEs & A-Levels at St Bede’s School, Redhill
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1994
BA Hons Degree Visual Communication at Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Farnham, Surrey
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
BTEC Diploma Foundation Art & Design at Reigate School of Art & Design, Reigate, Surrey
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
GCSEs & A-Levels at St Bede’s School, Redhill, Surrey
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1994

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Retail