I’m a creative professional with over 8 years’ experience thriving across corporate, agency and freelance environments. I start from a solid rationale, asking why to uncover core needs and unlock innovative, engaging design solutions. My work blends curiosity and collaboration with a focus on delivering impactful visuals and clear, persuasive storytelling. I’m excited to bring this philosophy to new collaborations and continue delivering work that inspires and excites.

Kurtis Bhere

I’m a creative professional with over 8 years’ experience thriving across corporate, agency and freelance environments. I start from a solid rationale, asking why to uncover core needs and unlock innovative, engaging design solutions. My work blends curiosity and collaboration with a focus on delivering impactful visuals and clear, persuasive storytelling. I’m excited to bring this philosophy to new collaborations and continue delivering work that inspires and excites.

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I’m a creative professional with over 8 years’ experience thriving across corporate, agency and freelance environments. I start from a solid rationale, asking why to uncover core needs and unlock innovative, engaging design solutions. My work blends curiosity and collaboration with a focus on delivering impactful visuals and clear, persuasive storytelling. I’m excited to bring this philosophy to new collaborations and continue delivering work that inspires and excites.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer at KurtisB.Studio
March 1, 2024 - Present
Developing the creative look and feel for client campaigns and social channels for companies such as Amazon KDP. Conceptualising and executing long and short-form animated video content across social channels for B2B & B2C clients. Collaborating with stakeholders across all levels of seniority (inc. C-suite) to execute marketing collateral including but not limited to: eBooks, presentation decks, email & social campaigns.
Graphic & Motion Designer at Hotwire
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Created animated explainer videos, social snippets, podcasts, webinars, e-books, adverts, reports, pitch decks and more notably for high profile logistics, well-being and energy companies ranging from £2.5k to £30k+ project value. Contributed to winning over 4 new business pitches, seizing organic growth opportunities through animation & design. Project managed and consulted on video/animation projects. Collaborated across all areas of the business to execute client work, presenting concepts and campaigns to stakeholders.
Graphic Designer at Coats
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Saved the business over £150k – completing a record number of 440+ projects across digital and print in 2021. Managed the studio when required, leading 4 designers and providing guidance and feedback on their projects. Designs completed for customer facing events, brochures, investor videos, posters & POS design generating new leads. Project managed/collaborated with agencies to guide creative. Animated social/marketing assets generating hundreds of thousands of impressions and record engagement levels. Created brand guidelines, setting global design standards. Curated an asset sharing database used globally by thousands.
Graphic Designer at JBi Digital
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016
Branding & identity design for a range of B2B and B2C clients. Responsive website design from wireframes to digitalisation, with a strong focus in UX/UI, testing, and research with “higher attention to detail than anyone else in the testing team”. Collaborated with developers to design web motion graphics. Editorial retouching/compositing for active wear brands. Projects completed for high profile government organisations.

Education

BA Graphic & Communication Design (First Class Honours) at University of Leeds
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
BA Graphic & Communication Design (First Class Honours) at University of Leeds
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
A-Levels
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
Adobe Certified Training in After Effects and Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
CIM Certified Marketing Training
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
IGNITE winner – Hotwire
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
Limitless award – Hotwire
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
Employee of the Year – Coats
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
Above and Beyond – Coats
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
Adobe Certified Training in After Effects
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Adobe Certified Training in Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
CIM Certified Marketing Training
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other, Manufacturing, Government, Education