Experienced in graphic design, illustration, working with existing brand identities, or creating new guidelines, design for print and for digital and social, exhibition and environment design, account management, project management, liaising with external print companies. Can take a design brief, identify the objectives and milestones, produce concepts, manage the project from development stage through to final artwork, liaising with the client and displaying a keen eye for detail on the way. Can work in a team or self-motivate, am enthusiastic, proactive, organised, adaptable and able to suggest and assert my own ideas. Can communicate effectively with different departments to deliver a design solution, on time and to budget. Ability to make decisions and build good relationships resulting in repeat and referral business. Projects include – brand identity, look and feel, advertising, training materials, marketing and promotional mailers, posters, company brochures and reports, newsletters, direct mail campaigns, exhibition material, annual reviews, illustrations, icons, infographics, learning materials, social media and web images. Computer skills – Mac and PC literate including: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and MS Office.

Kate Whiteman

Experienced in graphic design, illustration, working with existing brand identities, or creating new guidelines, design for print and for digital and social, exhibition and environment design, account management, project management, liaising with external print companies. Can take a design brief, identify the objectives and milestones, produce concepts, manage the project from development stage through to final artwork, liaising with the client and displaying a keen eye for detail on the way. Can work in a team or self-motivate, am enthusiastic, proactive, organised, adaptable and able to suggest and assert my own ideas. Can communicate effectively with different departments to deliver a design solution, on time and to budget. Ability to make decisions and build good relationships resulting in repeat and referral business. Projects include – brand identity, look and feel, advertising, training materials, marketing and promotional mailers, posters, company brochures and reports, newsletters, direct mail campaigns, exhibition material, annual reviews, illustrations, icons, infographics, learning materials, social media and web images. Computer skills – Mac and PC literate including: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and MS Office.

Available to hire

Experienced in graphic design, illustration,
working with existing brand identities, or
creating new guidelines, design for print
and for digital and social, exhibition and
environment design, account management,
project management, liaising with external
print companies.

Can take a design brief, identify the objectives
and milestones, produce concepts, manage
the project from development stage through
to final artwork, liaising with the client and
displaying a keen eye for detail on the way.

Can work in a team or self-motivate, am
enthusiastic, proactive, organised, adaptable
and able to suggest and assert my own ideas.

                                                                  Can communicate effectively with different

departments to deliver a design solution, on
time and to budget.

Ability to make decisions and build good
relationships resulting in repeat and referral
business.

Projects include – brand identity, look and
feel, advertising, training materials, marketing
and promotional mailers, posters, company
brochures and reports, newsletters, direct
mail campaigns, exhibition material, annual
reviews, illustrations, icons, infographics,
learning materials, social media and web
images.

Computer skills – Mac and PC literate
including: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator,
Photoshop, Acrobat, and MS Office.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self-employed
September 1, 2007 - Present
Lead designer and illustrator delivering brand identities, illustration, and print/digital design. Manages projects from concept to final artwork, liaises with clients and external print vendors, and builds long-term client relationships across universities, charities, and galleries.
Artist in Residence at Towner Art Gallery
August 1, 2019 - Present
Co-delivered workshops with artist Ismini Samanidou and the Towner learning team for two weeks.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self-employed / Kate Whiteman
September 1, 2007 - Present
My current role involves using all my key skills to work from my home studio. I have used my marketing skills in acquiring new business and I’ve developed existing accounts. Building solid relationships with my customers has been an integral part when designing and growing business.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2007 - Present
My current role involves using all my key skills to work from my home studio. I have used my marketing skills in acquiring new business and I’ve developed existing accounts. Some of the clients I’ve worked with as a freelance designer: Alzheimer’s Society, Anglia Ruskin University, Diabetes UK, East Sussex County Council, Nordoff + Robbins, Ottobock Healthcare, Little Lullaby, Raleigh International, Richard House Hospice, Southern Water, The National Autistic Society, The Royal Aeronautical Society, Towner Art Gallery.
Designer / Account Manager at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2007 - Present
Taking a design brief, identifying objectives, and managing the complete project from development through production of concepts to final artwork and sign-off. Liaising with client and third parties (outsourcing print, design, digital, photographers, copywriters etc.). Built relationships with clients enabling repeat business; delivered branding, advertising, training materials, marketing and promotional mailers, direct mail, microsites, exhibition materials and annual reviews.
Designer and Account Manager at Image Data Group
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2007
Helped set up the design department and managed design and account management for clients including EDF Energy, BBC, Brighton and Hove City Council, John Lewis (Learning and Development), Humberside Police, First Choice, Anglia Ruskin University, IBM and Neilson Active Holidays. Duties included listening to, liaising with and presenting to clients; estimating hours; costing; scheduling workflow; design development from concepts to print-ready artwork; negotiating against tight deadlines; ensuring client satisfaction; and post-project consultation.
Junior Designer at Manor Creative
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Assisted in design tasks and contributed to client projects.

Education

First-class Honours in Art & Design at Colchester Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
First-class Honours in Art & Design at Colchester Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
First-class Honours in Art & Design at Colchester Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
First-class Honours in Art & Design at Colchester Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
BA Hons in Art and Design at Colchester Institute
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design at Eastbourne College of Art & Technology
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
GCSE passes in Art, Graphic Design, English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Science at Ratton Comprehensive
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Project Management Day training course
January 1, 2009 - January 6, 2026
XMPIe 4 day training course
January 1, 2007 - January 6, 2026
Customer Services 3 day training course
January 1, 2005 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Other, Retail