I am a passionate Visual Designer with an MA in Visual Communication and a BSc in Fashion Design. Currently based in Canterbury, UK, I combine my creative skills in branding, UI/UX design, and illustration to deliver compelling visual experiences. My work spans web design, social media content, and product branding, drawing on my background in fashion and sustainable design. I have extensive experience managing teams and projects, including leading reception operations at Howfield Manor Hotel and driving marketing campaigns that engage audiences and boost sales. I enjoy blending artistic skills with digital tools like Figma and Procreate to create stylish, user-friendly designs that meet today’s dynamic market needs.

Charmi Patel

I am a passionate Visual Designer with an MA in Visual Communication and a BSc in Fashion Design. Currently based in Canterbury, UK, I combine my creative skills in branding, UI/UX design, and illustration to deliver compelling visual experiences. My work spans web design, social media content, and product branding, drawing on my background in fashion and sustainable design. I have extensive experience managing teams and projects, including leading reception operations at Howfield Manor Hotel and driving marketing campaigns that engage audiences and boost sales. I enjoy blending artistic skills with digital tools like Figma and Procreate to create stylish, user-friendly designs that meet today’s dynamic market needs.

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I am a passionate Visual Designer with an MA in Visual Communication and a BSc in Fashion Design. Currently based in Canterbury, UK, I combine my creative skills in branding, UI/UX design, and illustration to deliver compelling visual experiences. My work spans web design, social media content, and product branding, drawing on my background in fashion and sustainable design.

I have extensive experience managing teams and projects, including leading reception operations at Howfield Manor Hotel and driving marketing campaigns that engage audiences and boost sales. I enjoy blending artistic skills with digital tools like Figma and Procreate to create stylish, user-friendly designs that meet today’s dynamic market needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Reception & Freelance Graphic Designer at Howfield Manor Hotel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Oversaw all reception operations including check-ins, check-outs, and payments. Managed a 5-person team and coordinated events. Designed and maintained the hotel website, created festival-themed menus, and handled social media content.
Creative Head at Onehouse
December 31, 2022 - August 9, 2025
Led photoshoots and managed social media campaigns. Created Instagram Reels that gained millions of views and boosted sales. Launched the Onehouse Kids product line, driving initial sales growth, and improved the website for a faster, more user-friendly ordering experience.
Co-founder & CEO at Leaffafa
December 31, 2022 - August 9, 2025
Designed eco-friendly bags and sustainable packaging. Managed product catalog and photoshoots to promote the brand.
Visiting Faculty at Somaiya Kala Vidyalaya
December 31, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Guided artisans in zero-waste, minimal-stitch garment design. Led the fashion show team for Lakme Fashion Week.
Head of Reception & Freelance Graphic Designer at Howfield Manor Hotel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Oversaw reception operations including check-ins, check-outs, and payments. Managed a 5-person team and coordinated events. Designed and maintained the website, created festival-themed menus, and handled social media content to engage customers and promote the hotel’s brand.
Creative Head at Onehouse
December 31, 2022 - August 9, 2025
Led photoshoots and managed social media campaigns, creating Instagram Reels with millions of views which boosted sales. Launched the Onehouse Kids line, helping drive initial sales growth, and improved the website’s ordering experience for enhanced user-friendliness and speed.
Co-founder & CEO at Leaffafa
December 31, 2022 - August 9, 2025
Designed eco-friendly bags and sustainable packaging solutions. Managed product catalog and photoshoots, focusing on sustainable fashion and zero-waste principles.
Visiting Faculty & Fashion Show Leader at Somaiya Kala Vidyalaya
December 31, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Guided artisans in zero-waste, minimal-stitch garment design. Led the fashion show team participants at Lakme Fashion Week, collaborating with a creative team to position sustainable fashion on a major platform.

Education

MA. Visual Communication at University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
BSc. Fashion Design at MSU, Baroda
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Consumer Goods