I am a freelance graphic designer with 27 years of experience. I have had exposure to a diverse range of businesses, industry sectors and project types delivering creative, high-quality design solutions for both digital media and print. I have worked with an assortment of design and marketing agencies and in-house studios allowing me to adapt to different creative environments and collaborate effectively with varied teams, with work for end clients too. I have strong technical skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage projects from concept through to final artwork. I am passionate about design and pride myself on being dependable, flexible, and easy to work with.

Ben Emms

I am a freelance graphic designer with 27 years of experience. I have had exposure to a diverse range of businesses, industry sectors and project types delivering creative, high-quality design solutions for both digital media and print. I have worked with an assortment of design and marketing agencies and in-house studios allowing me to adapt to different creative environments and collaborate effectively with varied teams, with work for end clients too. I have strong technical skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage projects from concept through to final artwork. I am passionate about design and pride myself on being dependable, flexible, and easy to work with.

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I am a freelance graphic designer with 27 years of experience. I have had exposure to a diverse range of businesses, industry sectors and project types delivering creative, high-quality design solutions for both digital media and print. I have worked with an assortment of design and marketing agencies and in-house studios allowing me to adapt to different creative environments and collaborate effectively with varied teams, with work for end clients too.

I have strong technical skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage projects from concept through to final artwork. I am passionate about design and pride myself on being dependable, flexible, and easy to work with.

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Work Experience

Business Owner & Graphic Designer at Smartfish Design
January 1, 1999 - Present
Founded and run Smartfish Design, delivering design solutions across digital media and print for agencies and direct end clients. Responsible for concept through to final artwork, project management, client liaison, and production coordination.
Freelance Graphic Designer at The Fusion Group (Design & Marketing Agency)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2021
Freelance designer working across a broad client base in ~70 industry categories; early focus on print, later expanding to web design and other digital assets; became the agency’s go-to designer for presentations, emailers and social graphics.
Freelance Graphic Designer at The Fusion Group (Design & Marketing Agency)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Freelance designer for The Fusion Group during 2023–2025, continuing to deliver across print and digital assets for diverse clients.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Cherry Design
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2005
Print design, product branding and retouching for major brands; regular client and supplier contact; delivered creative print work in an agency setting.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Cherry Design
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014
On-site role delivering print and branding work within an agency setting; continued freelancing with Cherry Design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Medical Action Communications
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
On-site delivering conference identities, displays, brochures and technical illustrations within a pharmaceutical-focused agency, following brand and regulatory guidelines.
Freelance Artwork er at ADT Fire & Security
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
In-house freelance artworker producing print-based branded materials (advertisements, brochures, flyers, internal documents) using templates and brand guidelines.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Design and Marketing Agencies
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
On-site and remote work for Berkshire-based design and marketing agencies, printers, and PR companies; gained exposure to varied workflows and client interactions.
Graphic Designer at Various End Clients
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2025
Direct client work for small local businesses, religious organisations and charities; included a vehicle wrap for Wokingham Borough Council; developed client liaison and project management skills.
Employed Junior Graphic Designer at FGA Marketing & Communications
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Junior role producing leaflets, brochures and posters; gained exposure to the full design process from concept to print production and assisting on a client photoshoot.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at The Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
Art & Design Diploma in Foundation Studies at Berkshire College of Art & Design
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
GCSE Photography at Slough & Langley College
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
A-level English Literature at Slough & Langley College
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993
GCSE Qualifications at The Piggott School, Wargrave
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1991

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other