Hi, I'm Zoë, a Versatile Designer with a Proven Track Record. I craft visually striking designs that captivate and convert. With over 7 years of experience, I’ve honed my skills through successful freelance ventures as well as employment at a Birmingham-based web design agency and for a hospitality group. My skills include branding, illustration, photography, UI design, and social media marketing. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in 3D Design, I bring a unique perspective and a strong foundation in creativity and problem-solving to every project. My portfolio showcases a range of projects, from brand identities to engaging user interfaces. I’m dedicated to delivering high-quality work that exceeds expectations.

Zoë Smith

Hi, I'm Zoë, a Versatile Designer with a Proven Track Record. I craft visually striking designs that captivate and convert. With over 7 years of experience, I’ve honed my skills through successful freelance ventures as well as employment at a Birmingham-based web design agency and for a hospitality group. My skills include branding, illustration, photography, UI design, and social media marketing. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in 3D Design, I bring a unique perspective and a strong foundation in creativity and problem-solving to every project. My portfolio showcases a range of projects, from brand identities to engaging user interfaces. I’m dedicated to delivering high-quality work that exceeds expectations.

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Hi, I’m Zoë, a Versatile Designer with a Proven Track Record.

I craft visually striking designs that captivate and convert. With over 7 years of experience, I’ve honed my skills through successful freelance ventures as well as employment at a Birmingham-based web design agency and for a hospitality group.

My skills include branding, illustration, photography, UI design, and social media marketing. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in 3D Design, I bring a unique perspective and a strong foundation in creativity and problem-solving to every project.

My portfolio showcases a range of projects, from brand identities to engaging user interfaces. I’m dedicated to delivering high-quality work that exceeds expectations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Lead & Brand Strategist at Bars & Restaurants (Hospitality group)
September 1, 2019 - Present
Led full rebranding across the group, including logos, brand guidelines, and refreshed customer-facing materials. Created menus (print and digital) with dietary accuracy, and built an online ordering system during COVID-19 to enable takeaway. Managed content and social media, photography, and web assets; oversaw IT/compliance, and brand/logo design; supported client management, UI/UX, and motion design; designed uniforms and client workshops, ensuring brand consistency and effective marketing campaigns.
Creative Digital Designer at Squibble Ltd
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
Directed end-to-end branding projects, developed brand ecosystems (logos, iconography, color schemes), and produced print collateral including exhibition stands, POS displays, and packaging. Created brand guidelines (tone of voice, mission/vision, asset usage), transformed UX wireframes into UI using Figma, produced high-performance motion assets in After Effects, and facilitated design-to-dev handoff with QA testing.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Crave Studio (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2020 - Present
End-to-end client and project management for a diverse client base. Conducted strategic discovery, “look & feel” workshops, and client surveys to align design solutions with brand goals. Managed proposals, quotes, invoicing, budgeting, onboarding, and streamlined workflows. Monitored time tracking and profitability to ensure projects stayed within budget.

Education

BA Honours Degree in 3D Design - Product Design at Plymouth University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality