I'm a graphic designer with a theatre background, so I naturally think about how people experience things; whether that's moving through a branded event space or opening a card deck. I've worked on everything from 40-meter digital billboards to 112-page illustrated books. Right now I'm freelancing from Milan, working on projects that need both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, think brand identities, event design, social design and illustration systems.…

Gemma Purkiss

I'm a graphic designer with a theatre background, so I naturally think about how people experience things; whether that's moving through a branded event space or opening a card deck. I've worked on everything from 40-meter digital billboards to 112-page illustrated books. Right now I'm freelancing from Milan, working on projects that need both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, think brand identities, event design, social design and illustration systems.…

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I’m a graphic designer with a theatre background, so I naturally think about how people experience things; whether that’s moving through a branded event space or opening a card deck. I’ve worked on everything from 40-meter digital billboards to 112-page illustrated books. Right now I’m freelancing from Milan, working on projects that need both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, think brand identities, event design, social design and illustration systems.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Graphic design, illustration
Associate Brand Designer at Zendesk
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
In-house role supporting brand design projects and collaborating with product teams
Brand Designer at Chip Financial
March 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Brand design for fintech initiatives

Education

Diploma at Shillington Graphic Design
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
BA at Met Film School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Agriculture & Mining, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services

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