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I am a enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer with a focus on After Effects, bringing attention to assets and translating them into engaging animations. I am proficient in Adobe software and have experience collaborating with creatives to deliver high-quality work. Even with a year gap, I have invested in my personal development by building an illustration portfolio and taking on freelance opportunities. My experience with a small company helps me understand how graphics teams tackle web and social media assets, enabling me to produce high-standard work in different contexts. I am passionate about storytelling through visuals and enjoy exploring new techniques and styles. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to learn, adapt quickly, and contribute to projects with a positive, proactive attitude.…I am a enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer with a focus on After Effects, bringing attention to assets and translating them into engaging animations. I am proficient in Adobe software and have experience collaborating with creatives to deliver high-quality work. Even with a year gap, I have invested in my personal development by building an illustration portfolio and taking on freelance opportunities. My experience with a small company helps me understand how graphics teams tackle web and social media assets, enabling me to produce high-standard work in different contexts. I am passionate about storytelling through visuals and enjoy exploring new techniques and styles. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to learn, adapt quickly, and contribute to projects with a positive, proactive attitude.

Zion Smith

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Motion Graphic Designer, +2

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I am a enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer with a focus on After Effects, bringing attention to assets and translating them into engaging animations. I am proficient in Adobe software and have experience collaborating with creatives to deliver high-quality work. Even with a year gap, I have invested in my personal development by building an illustration portfolio and taking on freelance opportunities. My experience with a small company helps me understand how graphics teams tackle web and social media assets, enabling me to produce high-standard work in different contexts. I am passionate about storytelling through visuals and enjoy exploring new techniques and styles. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to learn, adapt quickly, and contribute to projects with a positive, proactive attitude.…I am a enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer with a focus on After Effects, bringing attention to assets and translating them into engaging animations. I am proficient in Adobe software and have experience collaborating with creatives to deliver high-quality work. Even with a year gap, I have invested in my personal development by building an illustration portfolio and taking on freelance opportunities. My experience with a small company helps me understand how graphics teams tackle web and social media assets, enabling me to produce high-standard work in different contexts. I am passionate about storytelling through visuals and enjoy exploring new techniques and styles. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to learn, adapt quickly, and contribute to projects with a positive, proactive attitude.

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I am a enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer with a focus on After Effects, bringing attention to assets and translating them into engaging animations. I am proficient in Adobe software and have experience collaborating with creatives to deliver high-quality work. Even with a year gap, I have invested in my personal development by building an illustration portfolio and taking on freelance opportunities. My experience with a small company helps me understand how graphics teams tackle web and social media assets, enabling me to produce high-standard work in different contexts.

I am passionate about storytelling through visuals and enjoy exploring new techniques and styles. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to learn, adapt quickly, and contribute to projects with a positive, proactive attitude.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Panels for Exhibition at Sandwell Council

March 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026

Gathered relevant visual content for the panels, created multiple layouts for the client to choose from, and discussed the vision to ensure consistent branding. Prepared print-ready files with correct dimensions, bleed and resolution. Maintained regular client communication with progress updates and conducted quality checks before presenting work. Adapted designs to fit physical display constraints and optimized viewer experience.

Social Meeting – Sip and Draw at Freelance/Volunteering

September 1, 2025 - Present

Organised and coordinated a monthly art meet-up with fellow illustrators. Initiated monthly themes and promoted participation. Reached out to potential conventions to display work, curated logos and promotional material for Instagram and art markets, and supported local businesses with freelance opportunities. Shared insights on successes and challenges to strengthen industry connections.

Junior Graphic Designer at Wondrous

September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Collaborated with other designers to create animations for promotional marketing. Edited promotional videos using Premiere Pro and added captions. Prepared assets such as on-brand vectors for animations. Managed multiple projects daily, adapting quickly when priorities shifted, and ensured the animation maintained a consistent pace and polished timing.

Logo Animations at Self-Directed Project

March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Storyboarding 4-second animations and incorporating illustrators' styles to create a unique look. Created assets using vectors and balanced multitasking with other university projects, ensuring cohesive visuals and smooth motion.

Character and Book Design at Emma Press - University Project

January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Researched Emma Press’s style to stay on-brand, experimented with a new illustration style and produced all art. Prioritised Photoshop to assemble the final product, and engaged in group crits to give and implement feedback.

Infiniti Animation at University Live Project

January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Created a complex motion graphic animation for a fictional company. Storyboarded potential animations and prepared vector-based assets. Maintained client contact for feedback and efficiently implemented changes discussed.

Illustration Portfolio at Freelance

July 1, 2025 - Present

Worked on small projects from concept to final product, developing original character designs inspired by media and personal storytelling. Applied composition principles to printable designs and maintained consistency in style and proportions.

Presentation Talks at Volunteering

June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Visited college to present how the course helped with university entry, outlined deadlines and essay-writing strategies, and answered student questions with a positive and honest approach.

Commonwealth Games at College Work

January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Researched countries’ parts of the games and selected a legible, enticing typeface for lyric animation. Prepared vector assets and produced a 2-minute animation. Collaborated with fellow students and organized task assignments.