Graphic Design graduate (BA Hons, 2025) with experience creating research-led branding, digital and print design assets including social media graphics, editorial layouts and web content. Skilled across Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects), WordPress and web design, with a strong focus on clear communication for target audiences. Motivated, detail-oriented and comfortable adapting creative work for different platforms and stakeholders. Experienced interpreting creative briefs, presenting design work, responding to feedback professionally, and delivering high-quality outputs on time through freelance and customer-facing roles.

Katie Jackson

Graphic Design graduate (BA Hons, 2025) with experience creating research-led branding, digital and print design assets including social media graphics, editorial layouts and web content. Skilled across Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects), WordPress and web design, with a strong focus on clear communication for target audiences. Motivated, detail-oriented and comfortable adapting creative work for different platforms and stakeholders. Experienced interpreting creative briefs, presenting design work, responding to feedback professionally, and delivering high-quality outputs on time through freelance and customer-facing roles.

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Graphic Design graduate (BA Hons, 2025) with experience creating research-led branding, digital and print design assets including social media graphics, editorial layouts and web content. Skilled across Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects), WordPress and web design, with a strong focus on clear communication for target audiences.

Motivated, detail-oriented and comfortable adapting creative work for different platforms and stakeholders. Experienced interpreting creative briefs, presenting design work, responding to feedback professionally, and delivering high-quality outputs on time through freelance and customer-facing roles.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed promotional and charity communications for print and digital. Worked from client briefs and brand guidelines to create large-format promotional materials (e.g., roll banner) and to adapt designs across social media and posters. Developed creative concepts and visual solutions using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, incorporating client feedback to refine artwork and meet project requirements. Managed projects independently from initial concept through to final press-ready output.
Customer Assistant at Tesco
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered high standards of customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. Collaborated with the team while maintaining organised product displays and working efficiently under pressure.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at York St John University
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Art & Design Foundation Diploma (Merit) at York College
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
A Levels (Travel & Tourism Level 3 – Distinction; Graphic Design A Level – C) at St Aidan's & St John Fisher Associated Sixth Form
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
GCSEs at St John Fisher Catholic High School
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Full clean UK driving licence
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Athena Swan – Campaign & Communications Design

    Developed a visual identity and promotional materials for Athena Swan, a framework supporting gender equality in higher education. I created a range of poster, email and digital graphics using the existing Athena Swan identity, focusing on clear communication and visual consistency across different formats. The project explored how typography, colour and layout could communicate themes of equality, inclusion and diversity while maintaining a professional and approachable visual style.

    Tiny Tickers – Awareness Campaign

    Developed an awareness campaign for Tiny Tickers to communicate the importance of pulse oximetry screening for newborn babies. The project focused on creating clear, accessible and engaging campaign materials that could communicate an important health message to parents and families. I explored visual concepts, typography and information hierarchy to make the message easy to understand while remaining visually engaging.

    York – Brand Identity & Merchandise

    Developed a visual identity concept for York inspired by the city’s history and heritage. Research into York’s historic visual culture, including its 16th-century origins, informed the development of the logo and wider brand direction. I explored how historical references could be translated into a contemporary identity suitable for modern audiences, alongside merchandise concepts designed for visitors to the city.

    Starbucks Brand Extension

    Developed a concept for a Starbucks brand extension, exploring how the existing visual identity could be adapted across different customer touchpoints. I created a new logo concept with a more literal interpretation of the existing brand symbolism, alongside branded packaging, merchandise and a redesigned loyalty app concept. The project focused on creating a more engaging customer experience while maintaining a recognisable connection to the existing brand.

    Gear4music – Social Media Campaign

    Developed a social media advertising campaign for Gear4music, creating promotional graphics designed to engage the target audience across digital platforms. The project explored visual hierarchy, product-focused imagery and branded layouts while maintaining consistency across the campaign. I created the designs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

    CLK Marketing – Roll Banner Design Description

    Developed a roll banner design for CLK Marketing to promote their Google Ads review and improvement services. Working from a client brief and existing brand guidelines, I created a clear and engaging layout that balanced promotional messaging with strong visual hierarchy. I developed the design in Adobe Illustrator and adapted the concept to work within the client’s required print dimensions and specifications.