I’m a senior designer who thrives on turning briefs into clear, impactful visual solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive branding, campaigns, and product experiences that resonate with audiences and drive business outcomes.

Samara Nettleford

I’m a senior designer who thrives on turning briefs into clear, impactful visual solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive branding, campaigns, and product experiences that resonate with audiences and drive business outcomes.

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I’m a senior designer who thrives on turning briefs into clear, impactful visual solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive branding, campaigns, and product experiences that resonate with audiences and drive business outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Capital One | Velocity Black
January 1, 2024 - Present
Stepped up following the departure of the Creative Director, managing a wider range of projects, making key decisions, and ensuring continuity in creative output. Lead and manage creative designs across marketing. Steer art direction on photoshoots, from developing the visual concept and briefing creatives on style, lighting, and focus, to selecting images and guiding retouching. As the brand guardian, I oversee creative output to ensure consistency and alignment with brand guidelines. Collaborate cross-functionally—from marketing to product and operations—to align design efforts with business objectives. Supervise the Junior Designer with a strong emphasis on coaching, skills development, and creative growth. Contribute to product; develop innovative concepts to enhance our mobile app and website and optimise the member experience.
UI/UX Designer at BTIB
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Developed a comprehensive design system and optimised content for web and mobile, this enhanced user experience while streamlining future design processes. Conducted in-depth user research to identify needs, pain points, and requirements, informing design decisions. Led the brand development and design of a responsive web interface while ensuring functionality across platforms. Collaborated with developers to validate prototypes, ensuring designs were technically feasible and aligned with project goals.
Trainee UI/UX Designer at Black Girls in Tech
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Developed a strong understanding of user-centered design principles during this bootcamp, leveraging diverse research methodologies to inform decisions and create intuitive experiences.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Designed on-brand print and digital collateral which successfully increased user engagement and satisfaction. Designed collections for established retailers such as ASOS and secured new wholesale accounts with major high street retailers including Next, Lipsy, Hudson's Bay, and Terminal X, strengthening my client’s brand presence across multiple stores. Efficiently juggled multiple projects, prioritising tasks to consistently meet project deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2021
Designed brand and marketing collateral for diverse clients, including print and digital assets for retailers and campaigns; built a strong portfolio of branding, illustration, and layout work.

Education

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Qualifications

Art Direction Short Course
January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Financial Services, Other