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Hi, I'm Karen Merrell, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience across print and digital. I love clean lines, bold colours, and ideas that stop people scrolling. I enjoy taking ownership of creative projects, collaborating remotely, and making a real impact through well-crafted artworking, branding, and packaging. Throughout my career I've managed multiple brands, built structured file systems, and harnessed AI-powered tools to accelerate asset creation. I'm passionate about delivering print-ready outputs and responsive digital assets that maintain a consistent identity across channels.…Hi, I'm Karen Merrell, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience across print and digital. I love clean lines, bold colours, and ideas that stop people scrolling. I enjoy taking ownership of creative projects, collaborating remotely, and making a real impact through well-crafted artworking, branding, and packaging. Throughout my career I've managed multiple brands, built structured file systems, and harnessed AI-powered tools to accelerate asset creation. I'm passionate about delivering print-ready outputs and responsive digital assets that maintain a consistent identity across channels.

Karen Merrell

Graphic Designer, Designer, Artworker, +2

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Hi, I'm Karen Merrell, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience across print and digital. I love clean lines, bold colours, and ideas that stop people scrolling. I enjoy taking ownership of creative projects, collaborating remotely, and making a real impact through well-crafted artworking, branding, and packaging. Throughout my career I've managed multiple brands, built structured file systems, and harnessed AI-powered tools to accelerate asset creation. I'm passionate about delivering print-ready outputs and responsive digital assets that maintain a consistent identity across channels.…Hi, I'm Karen Merrell, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience across print and digital. I love clean lines, bold colours, and ideas that stop people scrolling. I enjoy taking ownership of creative projects, collaborating remotely, and making a real impact through well-crafted artworking, branding, and packaging. Throughout my career I've managed multiple brands, built structured file systems, and harnessed AI-powered tools to accelerate asset creation. I'm passionate about delivering print-ready outputs and responsive digital assets that maintain a consistent identity across channels.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Karen Merrell, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience across print and digital. I love clean lines, bold colours, and ideas that stop people scrolling. I enjoy taking ownership of creative projects, collaborating remotely, and making a real impact through well-crafted artworking, branding, and packaging.

Throughout my career I’ve managed multiple brands, built structured file systems, and harnessed AI-powered tools to accelerate asset creation. I’m passionate about delivering print-ready outputs and responsive digital assets that maintain a consistent identity across channels.

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Intermediate

Language

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Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Dr. Organic

January 1, 2017 - Present

Started as a Creative Artwork responsible for getting artwork files ready for print production. Promoted to Graphic Designer in 2019, responsible for design innovation and creating using Adobe Creative Suite. Currently working on web graphics and e-commerce assets.

Graphic Designer at Low Cost Printing

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017

Gained invaluable knowledge of print production. Managed projects from brief to completion while meeting tight deadlines.

Graphic Designer at DesignPrint, Swansea Council

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Gained experience imposing files for print and designing under strict corporate guidelines.

Design Executive at Printing.com

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Managed a diverse cross-section of clients and projects. Created designs while ensuring client satisfaction.

Creative Designer at Travel City Direct

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Started as a junior and was promoted to Creative Designer after a year. Designed advertising campaigns and marketing materials.

Graphic Designer at Design Print, Swansea Council

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Gained experience imposing files for print. Answered creative briefs within strict corporate guidelines and with bilingual content. Achieved the commission for the Swansea Bay Summer Festival 2009 campaign.

Graphic Designer at Bristol Royal Infirmary (commission)

July 1, 2004 - October 1, 2006

Degree project led to a commission; designed and implemented a photographic installation for the ceiling of the Intensive Care Unit after a nurse visited my degree show and expressed an interest in my work.

Graphic Designer - Susie’s Sheepskin Boots at Susie’s Sheepskin Boots

July 1, 2004 - Present

Logo and brand identity design as part of a work placement scheme through Carmarthenshire College.

Graphic Designer at Bristol Royal Infirmary (via degree project commission)

July 1, 2004 - October 1, 2006

Degree project led to a commission from Bristol Royal Infirmary to design and implement a photographic installation for the ceiling of the Intensive Care Unit after a nurse visited my degree show and expressed interest in my work.