I’m Liam Carr, a creative and versatile Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 8 years of experience across digital design, retail, and e-commerce. I’ve successfully managed multiple roles including in-house design, social media management, and online sales operations, delivering engaging branding, website concepts, and content across marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, and Vinted. I’m a self-motivated creator, and I’m currently expanding into writing, illustrating, and self-publishing middle-grade fiction. I combine strong technical design skills with commercial awareness and a track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. I’m continuing to grow by writing, illustrating, and self-publishing, which has taught me book formatting, book marketing, and keeps me sharp in digital illustration and cover design. Through these projects I stay up-to-date with industry trends while maintaining a hands-on, friendly approach to collaboration and problem-solving.

Liam Carr

I’m Liam Carr, a creative and versatile Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 8 years of experience across digital design, retail, and e-commerce. I’ve successfully managed multiple roles including in-house design, social media management, and online sales operations, delivering engaging branding, website concepts, and content across marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, and Vinted. I’m a self-motivated creator, and I’m currently expanding into writing, illustrating, and self-publishing middle-grade fiction. I combine strong technical design skills with commercial awareness and a track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. I’m continuing to grow by writing, illustrating, and self-publishing, which has taught me book formatting, book marketing, and keeps me sharp in digital illustration and cover design. Through these projects I stay up-to-date with industry trends while maintaining a hands-on, friendly approach to collaboration and problem-solving.

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I’m Liam Carr, a creative and versatile Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 8 years of experience across digital design, retail, and e-commerce. I’ve successfully managed multiple roles including in-house design, social media management, and online sales operations, delivering engaging branding, website concepts, and content across marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, and Vinted. I’m a self-motivated creator, and I’m currently expanding into writing, illustrating, and self-publishing middle-grade fiction. I combine strong technical design skills with commercial awareness and a track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

I’m continuing to grow by writing, illustrating, and self-publishing, which has taught me book formatting, book marketing, and keeps me sharp in digital illustration and cover design. Through these projects I stay up-to-date with industry trends while maintaining a hands-on, friendly approach to collaboration and problem-solving.

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Work Experience

Author/Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
As a hobbyist author and illustrator, I write, illustrate, and self-publish middle-grade fiction. This work has taught me book formatting, book marketing, and has kept me current in digital illustration and cover design.
Online Sales Specialist at Jill's Bootique
July 1, 2017 - Present
As part of the online team, I listed items on eBay, Vinted and Amazon stores daily, managed customer inquiries, and ensured efficient, reliable shipping and fulfillment.
Graphic Designer/Sales Assistant/Social Media Manager at Bensons
July 1, 2017 - Present
In this in-house role I designed marketing materials and the website, managed social media, and assisted customers in-store, contributing to the shop’s ongoing success and its celebration of Hartlepool’s high street heritage.
Graphic Designer at Xivvi Ltd
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Placement role supporting XIVVI and associated charities and businesses with design tasks and branding projects.
Illustrator at Snuggledown Books
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Illustrated a number of books for a small publisher, gaining experience working to tight deadlines while maintaining quality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Cleveland College of Art & Design (now the Northern School of Art)
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services