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I’m a senior branding and packaging designer with over 15 years’ experience across FMCG brands. During my 10 years with the in-house team at Waitrose & Partners, I worked across large food ranges from concept through to shelf, designing and art working packaging and POS while working closely with buyers, technologists and printers. I’m very comfortable with independent working, production, tight deadlines and real-world retail design.
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Language
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Work Experience
Senior Designer at Hartnack & Company
January 1, 2025 - PresentSole graphic designer responsible for all creative output, ensuring brand values across touchpoints. Designs products, print and digital ads, social media content, and updates the website, aligning with brand guidelines to maintain consistency and impact.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Broad design experience both in-house and at well-known branding and packaging agencies, working on FMCG packaging and related branding, print, and digital design.
Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Zephyr-Creative
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Senior designer on health and wellness brands including branding, print, digital, magazine layout, and packaging design.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at Waitrose & Partners
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2018Over 10 years with the in-house team across categories including fresh produce, convenience, grocery, seasonal and homeware. Designed and implemented large-scale product ranges from concept to shelf, including Waitrose Home and Good to Go, managing time, supplier meetings, and tight deadlines. Roles included FMCG packaging & POS, presenting designs to directors & buyers, art direction (photography and illustration), branding and brand guidelines, and producing design/artwork files with proofs.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Broad design experience working in-house and in branding & packaging agencies on FMCG packaging.
Education
BA Graphic Design at Falmouth College of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006BA Graphic Design at Falmouth College of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
D&AD Student Yellow Pencil
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026RSA Student Design Awards winner
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026DBA Awards – Grand Prix and Gold for essential Waitrose
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026D&AD Student Yellow Pencil
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026RSA Student Design Awards Winner
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026DBA Awards Grand Prix and Gold Winner (Essential Waitrose)
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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