I am Susan Hay, a graphic and brand designer with 20+ years of experience helping brands establish strong visuals and growth. I’ve collaborated with Mars, Jamie Oliver, Nuffield Health, River Cottage, and other brands to craft digital marketing, email campaigns, and brand identities. In 2013 I launched Thrive, a health and nutrition publishing and marketing company; I sold it in 2022 and have since worked as a self-employed designer and digital marketer for select brands, helping design marketing strategies, build email communities, and launch products online.

Susan Hay

I am Susan Hay, a graphic and brand designer with 20+ years of experience helping brands establish strong visuals and growth. I’ve collaborated with Mars, Jamie Oliver, Nuffield Health, River Cottage, and other brands to craft digital marketing, email campaigns, and brand identities. In 2013 I launched Thrive, a health and nutrition publishing and marketing company; I sold it in 2022 and have since worked as a self-employed designer and digital marketer for select brands, helping design marketing strategies, build email communities, and launch products online.

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I am Susan Hay, a graphic and brand designer with 20+ years of experience helping brands establish strong visuals and growth. I’ve collaborated with Mars, Jamie Oliver, Nuffield Health, River Cottage, and other brands to craft digital marketing, email campaigns, and brand identities.

In 2013 I launched Thrive, a health and nutrition publishing and marketing company; I sold it in 2022 and have since worked as a self-employed designer and digital marketer for select brands, helping design marketing strategies, build email communities, and launch products online.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Publisher at Thrive
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022
Founder and owner of Thrive, a health and nutrition publishing and marketing company. Built online brands, launched new product lines, developed email campaigns, managed brand strategy and growth, and helped clients build community online. Sold the business in 2022.
Senior Designer / Brand Manager at Orangebox Ltd
December 1, 2006 - November 1, 2013
Led design and branding; managed marketing and R&D; created social media campaigns; developed brand strategy; established social channels and achieved online growth; produced marketing literature and campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Marketing Executive at Point Blank Creative
March 1, 2002 - December 1, 2006
Designed marketing materials and campaigns; planned online marketing campaigns; assisted in branding; set up online presence and design assets.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer at Dara Graphics (MOD)
July 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002
Produced graphic and web design for MOD, RAF St Athan; managed design projects and supported departments with design needs.
Designer at SPP Publishing
August 1, 1998 - July 1, 2001
Designed rugby and football programmes for local teams; helped plan and publish the National Rugby Magazine; collaborated with the WRU; managed deadlines and design output.
Founder / Publisher & Marketing Consultant at Thrive
January 1, 2013 - Present
Launched Thrive, a health & nutrition publishing and marketing company. Developed branding, marketing strategies, email communities, and sales funnels; launched products online and managed social media campaigns. Sold the business in 2022 and continues as a freelance designer and digital marketer.
Senior Designer / Brand Manager at Orange Box Ltd
December 1, 2006 - November 1, 2013
Led graphic design and brand management; produced marketing literature; managed social media campaigns and brand missions; collaborated with the Creative Director to develop marketing literature; managed a Marketing Executive and online campaigns; established social media marketing plans (2011).
Designer / Brand Manager at SPP Publishing
August 1, 1998 - July 1, 2001
Designed rugby and football programmes for local Welsh teams; collaborated with WRU Rugby board to plan and design the National Rugby Magazine; managed Cardiff Design Office and a team of designers; worked under tight deadlines.

Education

BA (Hons) Design & Communication at University of Wales College, Newport
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
BTEC Diploma in Art & Design at Mid Glamorgan Centre for Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Color Theory Course at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Advanced Digital Photography Certificate at Cardiff University
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
BA (Hons) Design & Communication at University of Wales College, Newport
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
BTEC Diploma in Art & Design at Mid Glamorgan Centre for Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Color Theory Course
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Advanced Digital Photography Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Photography People Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
NVQ Business Management and Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
NVQ in Business Management and Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Other