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

Designer at NKD Learning
February 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Branding / Digital / Marketing / Packaging; Clients: ABF Ingredients / Andrew Barton / DHL / Etihad Airways
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
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 & 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
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 & 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.

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