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Matthew Hillary

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I am a highly motivated Graphic Designer with a passion for developing client solutions and collaborating with a creative team. I enjoy branding, packaging, photography and producing artwork for advertising purposes.

About

I am a highly motivated Graphic Designer with a passion for developing client solutions and collaborating with a creative team. I enjoy branding, packaging, photography and producing artwork for advertising purposes. I am skilled at managing time effectively and maintaining a strong work ethic, which has helped me work with design agencies, while also pursuing freelance work and launching my own clothing brand. I’m comfortable handling the pressures that agency life can bring, and I thrive in collaborative environments.

In my recent roles, I’ve led branding and store-design initiatives for multiple brands and ensured a consistent identity across online, print and in-store materials. My experience ranges from national campaigns to local-store execution, leaflets and packaging, to staff-facing guides and promotional content. I’m now applying these capabilities at IKEA, where I continue to blend creativity with practical design to support both in-store and digital communications.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Consumer Goods
  • Other

Work experience· 14 roles

Graphic Designer · IKEAApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Translated brand identity into in-store and digital visuals; collaborated with cross-functional teams to create informative materials and maintain consistency across platforms in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Graphic Designer · Betsy’s BurgersSep 2020 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Led brand identity, store design (interior & exterior), social media assets, and the main website. Ensured franchise consistency with brand guidelines across existing and pipeline stores; created packaging, marketing collateral, and promotional materials.

Graphic Designer · Eurofit AutocentresAug 2020 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Created social media content, garage artwork (window graphics, furniture graphics, wall art), leaflets, promotional posts, and staff assets; coordinated loop TV screens to promote offers.

Marketing Graphic Designer · Little Dessert ShopAug 2020 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Graphic Designer · Chasetyres AutocentresJan 2020 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Marketing Designer · Chasetyres AutocentresJan 2020 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Live Brief Brand Designer · DRP Group Creative Communication AgencyOct 2019 – Nov 2019 · 2 mos
Live Brief Designer · DRP Group CreativeOct 2019 – Nov 2019 · 2 mos

Education· 12

BA (Hons) Visual Communication Graphic Design · University of Wolverhampton2017 – 2020
Graphic Design A Level · Heath Park High School Sixth Form2015 – 2017
Art & Design · Heath Park High School Sixth Form2015 – 2017
Media · Heath Park High School Sixth Form2015 – 2017

Certifications and awards

Quality & Presentation Guide (QPG)2030 – 2026

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