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I am a designer with experience in both freelance and in-house roles and can adapt to all types of design from print to digital collateral. I’ve worked closely with clients in a number of industries, from hospitality to fashion and scientific research. Whether working with a small start up, or larger established company, I’m passionate about creating designs that honour the brand values, are visually aesthetic and present information effectively to the audience.
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Work Experience
Freelance Designer & Founder at Dormouse Design Studio
January 1, 2024 - PresentFounder and lead designer delivering branding, print and digital collateral for clients; responsible for concept development, client liaison, project management, and delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines.
Designer & SCLS Administrator at University of Huddersfield
December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Redesigned print and digital collateral in line with undergraduate marketing and student recruitment strategy; designed campaign logos and onboarding materials; coordinated onboarding documentation, activity booklets and promotional graphics; managed communications and scheduling for staff and student ambassadors; supported events.
Welcome Assistant at National Trust
December 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025Greeted visitors, provided information, and managed donations; supported onsite events and assisted marketing with design materials, signage and promotional graphics on site.
Design & Marketing Associate at Octavia Zydel Recruitment
December 31, 2021 - October 13, 2025Overhauled branding for recruitment services; formatted client and candidate documents; designed webpages, stationery and packaging; liaised with external web developers and printers; implemented project management software to streamline workflows.
Design Room Assistant & Graphic Designer at TOG24
December 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025Managed daily administrative duties, documented samples from overseas suppliers; designed digital content for campaigns and websites; produced newsletters; developed POS and wayfinding signage; contributed to coat pattern design.
Founder & Freelance Designer at Dormouse Design Studio
January 1, 2024 - PresentLead design studio delivering branding, print and digital collateral; develop logos, print materials, and event graphics; coordinate client communications and project management.
Designer & SCLS Administrator at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Using existing brand guidelines to create print and digital collateral in line with the undergraduate marketing and student recruitment strategy. Design a logo and campaign for the Student Ambassador scheme. Curate onboarding documentation, activity booklets, and promotional graphics for events, whilst consulting with the core marketing team and onsite printing services. Responsible for ongoing upkeep of administrative duties, monitoring email communications, social media management, and marketing newsletters. Plan training and timetabling for over two hundred staff members and student ambassadors for the clearing helpline, in addition to organising the clearing open day event. Planning and organising the Parents Information Evening in conjunction with Calderdale and Kirklees council.
Welcome Assistant at National Trust
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Greet the public on entry, provide information, and manage monetary contributions. Support and run onsite events and assist the marketing team with design materials, signage, and promotional graphics on site.
Design & Marketing Associate at Octavia Zydel Recruitment
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Administrative duties with the use of Microsoft and Adobe suites and handling of confidential information and maintaining client relationships. Overhauled branding including main logo and complimentary logos for the suite of recruitment services. Format documentation for clients and candidates including CVs, job packs, and non-disclosure agreements. Design web layouts, stationery and packaging whilst liaising with external web developers and commercial printers. Implemented software for project management across the team.
Design Room Assistant & Graphic Designer at TOG24
January 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025Responsible for daily administrative duties, documenting samples from overseas suppliers, maintaining warehouse stock and consulting with photographers. Digital content design for campaigns, social media posts, and website. Weekly external e-newsletter content creation as well as designing a monthly internal newsletter to keep staff apprised of company activities. Point of sale and icon development used in shops nationwide and wayfinding design for the factory outlet shop. Pattern design for a coat that went into production and sold across stores.
Education
Online Interior Design Course at Interior Design Institute
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021BA Graphic Design (2:1) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Graphic Design Diploma at New College Durham
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Furniture Making & Design at Moulton College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Interior Design (Online Course) at Interior Design Institute
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Graphic Design (2:1) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Graphic Design at New College Durham
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Furniture Making & Design at Moulton College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts - 2:1
September 1, 2016 - May 30, 2020Graphic Design and Communication - University of Leeds
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Software & Internet
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