Amy McCall

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Pollard Yard Studio, Manchester
October 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
Freelance graphic design work for local independent brands, including logos, packaging, branding, web design and look books; collaborative and autonomous, with ability to manage multiple projects in busy periods.
Senior Creative at Zaptic Ltd
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Re-established the brand identity with a large refresh of brand guidelines and style guides; campaign assets rolled out across web and print; managed a £10k budget to deliver and art direct a short animation; produced product videos and case studies.
Senior Designer at Pollard’s Yard Studio, Manchester
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Senior designer delivering branding, campaigns and web/assets for clients; involved in art direction and creative leadership on projects.
Mid-weight Designer at Beauty Bay
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Conceptual-driven design for product shoots, site, socials, print and internal communications; ensured brand identity and values were reflected across assets; managed a small team.
Design Lead at Access Creative College
February 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Led design projects and campaigns; refreshed brand identity; produced design assets; guided creative process and cross-functional teams.
Senior Creative at Zaptic Ltd
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Re-established brand identity; managed campaigns; produced campaign assets; collaborated with CEO and Brand Manager to ensure brand consistency across site, social, and print.
Senior Designer at Pollard Yard Studio, Manchester
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Worked with local independent brands; logo design, packaging design, branding, web design, and look books; contributed to artwork roll-out.
Mid-weight Designer at Beauty Bay
May 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Design lead for product imagery, marketing emails, web promotions, and brand assets within the beauty e-commerce space.

Education

Certificate IV in Design at Shillington College Manchester
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
BA Hons, Advertising & Brand Management (2:1) at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2010 - July 1, 2014
Erasmus program at University Of Padova
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Intermediate After Effects at London School of Arts
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Certificate IV in Design at Shilling ton College, Manchester
September 1, 2010 - July 1, 2014
BA Hons, Advertising & Brand Management at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Erasmus / Study Abroad at University of Padova, Italy
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Course in After Effects at London School of Arts
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education