I’m a freelance designer with a broad skill set spanning infographics, POS, packaging and UI design, dedicated to clarifying complex messages through print and digital work. I enjoy applying myself to projects that need a creative injection and strive to communicate ideas simply and effectively. Outside of design, I promote sustainability and natural building, serving as a Director of Cob in the Community teaching cob building methods in London, and I also sell reclaimed furniture on palletfurniture.co.uk. My varied experience has made me technically proficient and artistically minded, allowing me to tackle both hands-on craft and strategic design challenges.…

Ali Stephens

I’m a freelance designer with a broad skill set spanning infographics, POS, packaging and UI design, dedicated to clarifying complex messages through print and digital work. I enjoy applying myself to projects that need a creative injection and strive to communicate ideas simply and effectively. Outside of design, I promote sustainability and natural building, serving as a Director of Cob in the Community teaching cob building methods in London, and I also sell reclaimed furniture on palletfurniture.co.uk. My varied experience has made me technically proficient and artistically minded, allowing me to tackle both hands-on craft and strategic design challenges.…

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I’m a freelance designer with a broad skill set spanning infographics, POS, packaging and UI design, dedicated to clarifying complex messages through print and digital work. I enjoy applying myself to projects that need a creative injection and strive to communicate ideas simply and effectively. Outside of design, I promote sustainability and natural building, serving as a Director of Cob in the Community teaching cob building methods in London, and I also sell reclaimed furniture on palletfurniture.co.uk. My varied experience has made me technically proficient and artistically minded, allowing me to tackle both hands-on craft and strategic design challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Designer & Maker at Ali Stephens Design
July 1, 2014 - Present
Artworking / Branding / Digital / Direct mail / Experiential design / Infographics / Mentoring / Print advertising / Pitching / Packaging; Clients: Adidas / Arla / Conran Design Group / Fisher Productions / Freeman XP / Marriott / MKTG / PwC / RAPP / TUI / Under Armour
Designer & Artworker at Ascential (formerly EMAP)
November 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Artworking / Branding / Digital / Direct mail / Experiential design / Infographics / Mentoring / Marketing / Print advertising / Packaging; Clients: Retail Week / Health Service Journal / Architect’s Journal / Architectural Review / Drapers
Designer & Artworker at Creo Retail Marketing
October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2012
Branding / Digital / Marketing / Retail experiences / POS / Packaging; Clients: 20th Century Fox / DeVere / Disney / Lionsgate / Paramount / Universal / Warner Brothers
Designer at NKD Learning
February 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Branding / Digital / Marketing / Packaging; Clients: ABF Ingredients / Andrew Barton / DHL / Etihad Airways
Designer & Art Director at Creative Orchestra
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2011
Ambient media, artworking, branding, digital, editorial, livery, packaging, pitching, stationery, storyboards. Clients included BBC, Diageo, Girl Guiding UK, TFL, Total Greek Yoghurt.
Eco-Home Builder & Designer at Eco-Home Builder & Designer
October 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Apprentice / Volunteer Branding / Cob builds / Earthships builds / Straw-bale builds; Clients: Earthbuilds / European Voluntary Service / Point Europa

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Plymouth University
June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2005
Graphic Design with Typography, screen-printing and letterpress printing.
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication with Typography at Plymouth University
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2008
A Levels (Fine Art, Design & Technology, Geography) at Colchester Royal Grammar School
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication with Typography at Plymouth University
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2008
A-Levels (Fine Art A, Design & Technology A, Geography B) at Colchester Royal Grammar School
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Government, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other