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.
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.
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 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