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I am an experienced designer with a strong background in editorial design and branding. Over more than two decades I have helped national newspapers, magazines, and businesses tell their stories through clear, engaging layouts and visually cohesive branding. Based in Durham, I thrive in collaborative environments, work well under tight deadlines, and enjoy turning complex information into accessible visuals for print and digital media.…I am an experienced designer with a strong background in editorial design and branding. Over more than two decades I have helped national newspapers, magazines, and businesses tell their stories through clear, engaging layouts and visually cohesive branding. Based in Durham, I thrive in collaborative environments, work well under tight deadlines, and enjoy turning complex information into accessible visuals for print and digital media.

Sarah Bell

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I am an experienced designer with a strong background in editorial design and branding. Over more than two decades I have helped national newspapers, magazines, and businesses tell their stories through clear, engaging layouts and visually cohesive branding. Based in Durham, I thrive in collaborative environments, work well under tight deadlines, and enjoy turning complex information into accessible visuals for print and digital media.…I am an experienced designer with a strong background in editorial design and branding. Over more than two decades I have helped national newspapers, magazines, and businesses tell their stories through clear, engaging layouts and visually cohesive branding. Based in Durham, I thrive in collaborative environments, work well under tight deadlines, and enjoy turning complex information into accessible visuals for print and digital media.

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I am an experienced designer with a strong background in editorial design and branding. Over more than two decades I have helped national newspapers, magazines, and businesses tell their stories through clear, engaging layouts and visually cohesive branding. Based in Durham, I thrive in collaborative environments, work well under tight deadlines, and enjoy turning complex information into accessible visuals for print and digital media.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Mauve Studio

January 1, 2014 - November 5, 2025

Balancing freelance projects; designed WordPress and Shopify websites, digital ebooks, and print materials (leaflets and brochures). Led corporate & branding projects, including a motorsport brand and an interactive digital brochure. Supported community projects for parents associations and local charities with banners, posters, and newsletters. Took bespoke commissions for wedding stationery and signage.

Senior Designer at Mail on Sunday

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Delivered creative layouts across all sections of a leading national newspaper; collaborated with editors, picture desk, and production to create visually engaging layouts. Designed high-profile special supplements (Olympic Games coverage, royal weddings, gardening features, gift guides). Thrived in a fast-paced newsroom, consistently meeting tight deadlines.

Design Editor at The Sunday Mail

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Promoted to Design Editor, leading a small team of designers and tasked with developing the visual identity of several new magazine publications.

Freelance Magazine Designer at Australia (Freelance)

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Freelanced at a weekly entertainment newspaper and a magazine publishing company during a gap year traveling in Australia.

Magazine Designer at Daily Record

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Designed news pages and infographics for the daily newspaper, then promoted to Design Editor for the newly launched Saturday Magazine.

Graduate Trainee at The Daily Express

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Selected for competitive design graduate trainee scheme; gained experience across all departments of the newspaper and magazine.