Hi, I’m Catrina Burns, a freelance creative designer based in Bristol with over 12 years of experience delivering social-first and digital design for agencies and in-house marketing teams. I specialise in art direction and motion design, and I pride myself on clear communication, proactive problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, remote environments. I refine briefs, offer multiple creative routes, and consistently deliver high-quality, on-brand work.…

Catrina Burns

Hi, I’m Catrina Burns, a freelance creative designer based in Bristol with over 12 years of experience delivering social-first and digital design for agencies and in-house marketing teams. I specialise in art direction and motion design, and I pride myself on clear communication, proactive problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, remote environments. I refine briefs, offer multiple creative routes, and consistently deliver high-quality, on-brand work.…

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Hi, I’m Catrina Burns, a freelance creative designer based in Bristol with over 12 years of experience delivering social-first and digital design for agencies and in-house marketing teams. I specialise in art direction and motion design, and I pride myself on clear communication, proactive problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, remote environments.

I refine briefs, offer multiple creative routes, and consistently deliver high-quality, on-brand work.

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Work Experience

Freelance Creative Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Deliver high-performing social and digital creative for agencies and in-house teams across multiple sectors. Lead art direction and design for static and motion assets across paid social campaigns. Translate marketing briefs into compelling, conversion-focused visual concepts and executions. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of craft, quality, and brand consistency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including strategists, copywriters, and marketers to shape creative direction and outcomes.
Senior Designer at Immediate Future
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Delivered integrated campaigns across digital, social, and video for B2B and consumer clients. Collaborated closely with account managers and copywriters to develop campaign concepts. Produced social-first creative that increased engagement across multiple channels. Contributed to live event content production and repurposed video into evergreen social assets.
Graphic Designer at I-Beads
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Designed multi-channel marketing materials including digital, print, and packaging. Led UI design for website refresh in collaboration with developers. Produced photography and retouching for e-commerce catalogue.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

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