I am a senior graphic designer and animator with over ten years’ experience spanning branding, motion, illustration, digital and print. I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients including Marriott Hotels, Google Cloud, Shout and The Light Cinemas, delivering identity work, branding, explainer videos and large donor reports. I thrive in multi-disciplinary environments and have led 2D animation briefs, mentored junior designers, and crafted assets from concept to output. In my freelance and agency work I partner with clients to tell visual stories through strong typography, clear branding and engaging animation. I love pushing creative boundaries and am passionate about storytelling through visuals, always eager to take on new challenges and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results.

Annika Alford

I am a senior graphic designer and animator with over ten years’ experience spanning branding, motion, illustration, digital and print. I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients including Marriott Hotels, Google Cloud, Shout and The Light Cinemas, delivering identity work, branding, explainer videos and large donor reports. I thrive in multi-disciplinary environments and have led 2D animation briefs, mentored junior designers, and crafted assets from concept to output. In my freelance and agency work I partner with clients to tell visual stories through strong typography, clear branding and engaging animation. I love pushing creative boundaries and am passionate about storytelling through visuals, always eager to take on new challenges and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results.

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I am a senior graphic designer and animator with over ten years’ experience spanning branding, motion, illustration, digital and print. I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients including Marriott Hotels, Google Cloud, Shout and The Light Cinemas, delivering identity work, branding, explainer videos and large donor reports. I thrive in multi-disciplinary environments and have led 2D animation briefs, mentored junior designers, and crafted assets from concept to output. In my freelance and agency work I partner with clients to tell visual stories through strong typography, clear branding and engaging animation.

I love pushing creative boundaries and am passionate about storytelling through visuals, always eager to take on new challenges and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Animator
September 1, 2022 - Present
As a multi-faceted freelancer I work with a diverse range of clients and projects, across in-house and agency settings. From explainer animations to social media content, branding, print materials, illustration, and experiential design.
Senior Graphic Designer & Animator at Perfect Day
September 30, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Led multi-disciplinary branding and animation work; delivered identity and branding, online advertising, social media campaigns, branding/logo animation, explainer videos and bespoke print materials; sole contributor for the agency’s 2D animation briefs; built relationships with high-profile clients including Marriott Hotels, Shout, Google Cloud and The Light Cinemas.
Lead Graphic Designer at 1000heads
January 31, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Lead designer for a range of brands; orchestrated work schedules, managed projects end-to-end, and mentored junior designers. Split time between motion graphics, digital projects and print design; pride taken in creating assets from scratch with Adobe software.
Junior to Senior Graphic Designer at JCDecaux
December 31, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Joined as Junior to Senior Graphic Designer, contributing to design across campaigns, branding and print.

Education

BA (Hons) Advertising Design at University of South Wales
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Retail, Education