I am Kyle Solway, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a BA Hons in Graphic Design and extensive experience in customer service, care, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, technical support, process design, and training. I have been designing for bands and musicians for over 20 years as a member of the unsigned music scene in Glasgow. Since 2022, I have been free-lancing and working for in-house design teams with international and high profile brands. With a passion for communicating complex ideas through branding, promotional materials, editorial content, and social media, I excel at crafting messages that resonate across digital and print media. I use my experience to promote yours voice and vision, ensuring excellent communication with clients and stakeholders while adhering to strict brand guidelines and industry regulations. Fun and creativity sits at the heart of everything I do. I look for ways to grab the attention of your clients both current and future, using bold and confident design choices to shout who you are from the mountain tops.

Face First Design

I am Kyle Solway, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a BA Hons in Graphic Design and extensive experience in customer service, care, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, technical support, process design, and training. I have been designing for bands and musicians for over 20 years as a member of the unsigned music scene in Glasgow. Since 2022, I have been free-lancing and working for in-house design teams with international and high profile brands. With a passion for communicating complex ideas through branding, promotional materials, editorial content, and social media, I excel at crafting messages that resonate across digital and print media. I use my experience to promote yours voice and vision, ensuring excellent communication with clients and stakeholders while adhering to strict brand guidelines and industry regulations. Fun and creativity sits at the heart of everything I do. I look for ways to grab the attention of your clients both current and future, using bold and confident design choices to shout who you are from the mountain tops.

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I am Kyle Solway, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a BA Hons in Graphic Design and extensive experience in customer service, care, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, technical support, process design, and training.

I have been designing for bands and musicians for over 20 years as a member of the unsigned music scene in Glasgow. Since 2022, I have been free-lancing and working for in-house design teams with international and high profile brands.

With a passion for communicating complex ideas through branding, promotional materials, editorial content, and social media, I excel at crafting messages that resonate across digital and print media. I use my experience to promote yours voice and vision, ensuring excellent communication with clients and stakeholders while adhering to strict brand guidelines and industry regulations.

Fun and creativity sits at the heart of everything I do. I look for ways to grab the attention of your clients both current and future, using bold and confident design choices to shout who you are from the mountain tops.

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Work Experience

Graphic Design & Illustration (Owner) at Face First Design
April 1, 2025 - Present
Providing graphic design, branding, illustration, editorial design, packaging design & motion graphics services.
Graphic Designer at Push Print
April 30, 2025 - July 26, 2025
Print production designer for commercial digital print. Graphic design both digital and print, print production, pre-flighting and finishing.
Graphic Designer at Trespass
July 31, 2024 - July 26, 2025
In-house graphic designer working mainly on packaging, POS, signage and hoarding, advertising and editorial.
Personal Assistant at Enable
November 30, 2023 - July 26, 2025
Personal assistant for young people and adults with additional support needs. Providing 1-on-1 care in homes or the community.
Domestic Services at Glasgow Clyde College
June 30, 2022 - July 26, 2025
Part time work in the domestic services department at the college where I was completing my degree. Responsible for general cleaning and maintenance.
Multiple Roles at Three UK
December 31, 2019 - July 26, 2025
Started as a collections advisor, promoted to the Chief Executive’s Office managing VIP team, specialized as network technician. Gained experience liaising with customers, industry ombudsman, trading standards, solicitors, local MPs, and internal teams worldwide; developed impeccable communication skills and improved processes and policies.

Education

BA Hons in Graphic Design at University of West of Scotland
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
HND in Visual Communication and Design at Glasgow Clyde College
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Education
    uniE621 The Bucky Rage - Limited Edition Album Pack
    Album art, promotional materials and packaging design for the album “Living In A Cult” by The Bucky Rage. Centred around the concept of celebrity worship and 70s/80s fan clubs, the design of this album is a light-hearted reference to teen annuals and printed collectables. In addition, a number of videos were made to promote the album as well as a music video and social media branding. photo graphicdesigner illustrator branding packagingdesign printdesign