About Me Hi there! I’m Hayley, a passionate and purpose-driven graphic designer with a talent for building brands that don’t just look good but feel right. I believe great design is more than aesthetics—it’s about creating meaningful connections, telling compelling stories, and leaving lasting impressions. My Approach As a graphic designer, my goal is not to make “pretty pictures” but to craft intentional visuals that reflect a brand’s personality and purpose. I specialize in translating ideas into designs that resonate with audiences, inspire trust, and communicate effectively. Whether I’m shaping a new brand, refreshing an existing one, or designing a campaign, I ensure every creative decision aligns with the bigger picture. What I Bring to the Table With 6 years of experience working with startups, SMEs, and established companies, I’ve developed a versatile skill set that allows me to adapt to diverse industries and challenges. My expertise includes: Branding and Identity: Helping businesses find their voice and stand out with cohesive, recognizable branding. Graphic Design: Creating engaging designs for digital and print media, from brochures and social media posts to advertisements and presentations. Campaign Development: Designing visuals for targeted campaigns that connect with audiences, such as my TikTok collaboration for Linnworks, where I successfully bridged the gap between Gen Z’s energy and a corporate B2B audience. Strategic Design Thinking: Merging creativity with strategy to solve problems and drive results. My Career Highlights Startups and Rebranding: I’ve worked with multiple startups to establish and elevate their brands. A standout project was my work with Linnworks, a finance tech company, where I played a key role in their rebranding following an equity acquisition. This included developing visuals to align with their evolving mission and target audience. Campaign Leadership: I led a challenging campaign with TikTok in collaboration with Linnworks, balancing the platform’s youthful vibrancy with the needs of a more corporate, professional audience. Collaborative Expertise: I thrive in hybrid roles that balance solo exploration with team collaboration. I love bouncing ideas off others to refine concepts and achieve the best results. Why Work with Me? Clients choose me because I bring creativity, professionalism, and a clear focus on results. I prioritize communication, ensuring I understand your vision and goals so I can deliver work that exceeds expectations. Whether you need a fresh brand identity, a dynamic campaign, or visuals that make your company unforgettable, I’m here to help. When I’m not working on design projects, you’ll find me exploring new creative trends, sketching ideas for fun, or diving into books and podcasts on

Hayley York

About Me Hi there! I’m Hayley, a passionate and purpose-driven graphic designer with a talent for building brands that don’t just look good but feel right. I believe great design is more than aesthetics—it’s about creating meaningful connections, telling compelling stories, and leaving lasting impressions. My Approach As a graphic designer, my goal is not to make “pretty pictures” but to craft intentional visuals that reflect a brand’s personality and purpose. I specialize in translating ideas into designs that resonate with audiences, inspire trust, and communicate effectively. Whether I’m shaping a new brand, refreshing an existing one, or designing a campaign, I ensure every creative decision aligns with the bigger picture. What I Bring to the Table With 6 years of experience working with startups, SMEs, and established companies, I’ve developed a versatile skill set that allows me to adapt to diverse industries and challenges. My expertise includes: Branding and Identity: Helping businesses find their voice and stand out with cohesive, recognizable branding. Graphic Design: Creating engaging designs for digital and print media, from brochures and social media posts to advertisements and presentations. Campaign Development: Designing visuals for targeted campaigns that connect with audiences, such as my TikTok collaboration for Linnworks, where I successfully bridged the gap between Gen Z’s energy and a corporate B2B audience. Strategic Design Thinking: Merging creativity with strategy to solve problems and drive results. My Career Highlights Startups and Rebranding: I’ve worked with multiple startups to establish and elevate their brands. A standout project was my work with Linnworks, a finance tech company, where I played a key role in their rebranding following an equity acquisition. This included developing visuals to align with their evolving mission and target audience. Campaign Leadership: I led a challenging campaign with TikTok in collaboration with Linnworks, balancing the platform’s youthful vibrancy with the needs of a more corporate, professional audience. Collaborative Expertise: I thrive in hybrid roles that balance solo exploration with team collaboration. I love bouncing ideas off others to refine concepts and achieve the best results. Why Work with Me? Clients choose me because I bring creativity, professionalism, and a clear focus on results. I prioritize communication, ensuring I understand your vision and goals so I can deliver work that exceeds expectations. Whether you need a fresh brand identity, a dynamic campaign, or visuals that make your company unforgettable, I’m here to help. When I’m not working on design projects, you’ll find me exploring new creative trends, sketching ideas for fun, or diving into books and podcasts on

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About Me

Hi there! I’m Hayley, a passionate and purpose-driven graphic designer with a talent for building brands that don’t just look good but feel right. I believe great design is more than aesthetics—it’s about creating meaningful connections, telling compelling stories, and leaving lasting impressions.

My Approach

As a graphic designer, my goal is not to make “pretty pictures” but to craft intentional visuals that reflect a brand’s personality and purpose. I specialize in translating ideas into designs that resonate with audiences, inspire trust, and communicate effectively. Whether I’m shaping a new brand, refreshing an existing one, or designing a campaign, I ensure every creative decision aligns with the bigger picture.

What I Bring to the Table

With 6 years of experience working with startups, SMEs, and established companies, I’ve developed a versatile skill set that allows me to adapt to diverse industries and challenges.

My expertise includes:

Branding and Identity: Helping businesses find their voice and stand out with cohesive, recognizable branding.

Graphic Design: Creating engaging designs for digital and print media, from brochures and social media posts to advertisements and presentations.

Campaign Development: Designing visuals for targeted campaigns that connect with audiences, such as my TikTok collaboration for Linnworks, where I successfully bridged the gap between Gen Z’s energy and a corporate B2B audience.

Strategic Design Thinking: Merging creativity with strategy to solve problems and drive results.

My Career Highlights

Startups and Rebranding: I’ve worked with multiple startups to establish and elevate their brands. A standout project was my work with Linnworks, a finance tech company, where I played a key role in their rebranding following an equity acquisition. This included developing visuals to align with their evolving mission and target audience.

Campaign Leadership: I led a challenging campaign with TikTok in collaboration with Linnworks, balancing the platform’s youthful vibrancy with the needs of a more corporate, professional audience.

Collaborative Expertise: I thrive in hybrid roles that balance solo exploration with team collaboration. I love bouncing ideas off others to refine concepts and achieve the best results.

Why Work with Me?

Clients choose me because I bring creativity, professionalism, and a clear focus on results. I prioritize communication, ensuring I understand your vision and goals so I can deliver work that exceeds expectations. Whether you need a fresh brand identity, a dynamic campaign, or visuals that make your company unforgettable, I’m here to help.

When I’m not working on design projects, you’ll find me exploring new creative trends, sketching ideas for fun, or diving into books and podcasts on

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    paper Ecton House | Branding
    For the Ecton House project, I developed the branding for a beautifully restored manor house turned wedding venue. The objective was to create a visual identity that reflected the venue’s charm and character, while embracing its quirky pastel vibe to set it apart from traditional wedding venues. Key Objectives: Unique and Memorable Identity: Craft a brand that balances the historic elegance of the manor house with a playful, modern twist. Quirky Pastel Aesthetic: Incorporate a pastel color palette to evoke a whimsical and romantic atmosphere, resonating with couples seeking a distinctive wedding venue. Versatile Branding Elements: Design cohesive brand assets for use across print, digital, and on-site applications, ensuring a seamless customer experience. Branding Highlights: Logo Design: A custom logo combining elegant serif typography with subtle pastel embellishments to convey a sense of sophistication and approachability. Color Palette: A harmonious mix of soft pastel hues like blush pink, mint green, and lavender to create a dreamy yet vibrant aesthetic. Graphic Elements: Hand-drawn illustrations inspired by the manor house’s architectural details and gardens, adding a personal and artistic touch. Typography: A blend of classic serif and playful script fonts to reflect the venue’s blend of tradition and modernity. Outcome: The Ecton House branding successfully captured the venue’s unique personality, helping it stand out in the competitive wedding market. The quirky pastel vibe resonated with its target audience, positioning Ecton House as a premier choice for couples seeking a stylish and unforgettable wedding venue. This project highlighted my ability to create bespoke branding that seamlessly combines historical charm with contemporary design trends. branding log graphicdesign
    paper Tim Hortons | Black Card | Design & Mockup
    For this project, I was tasked with designing and creating mockups for the Tim Hortons Black Card, an exclusive loyalty initiative aimed at elevating the brand’s premium customer experience. Key Objectives: Premium Design Aesthetic: Develop a sleek, modern design that reflects the exclusivity and prestige associated with the Black Card. Brand Alignment: Ensure the design stays true to Tim Hortons’ iconic branding while introducing a sophisticated and luxurious feel. Realistic Mockups: Create high-quality mockups to showcase the Black Card in various settings, emphasizing its aspirational value. Design Highlights: Material Concept: The card’s design incorporated rich textures and metallic accents to convey elegance and exclusivity. Typography and Iconography: Clean and minimalist typography paired with subtle brand elements ensured the design felt premium yet distinctly “Tim Hortons.” Mockup Versatility: Mockups were crafted to illustrate the card’s use in real-world scenarios, such as wallet displays, hand-held shots, and point-of-sale interactions. Outcome: The final design and mockups delivered a compelling visual representation of the Tim Hortons Black Card, aligning perfectly with the brand’s vision of offering an elevated experience to its premium customers. This project showcased my ability to combine branding principles with innovative design to create impactful, customer-centric solutions. graphicdesigner illustrator
    paper TikTok X Linnworks | Social Selling | Campaign Guidelines
    For the TikTok x Linnworks Social Selling Campaign, I developed a comprehensive set of campaign guidelines aimed at helping ecommerce brands enhance their social media sales strategies. This campaign leveraged insights from TikTok Shop, the leading social selling platform, to provide actionable advice and tools for brands to succeed in the ever-evolving world of social commerce. Key Objectives: Empowering Social Commerce Success: The campaign was designed to educate ecommerce brands on how to effectively sell through social media by utilizing TikTok Shop’s unique features and audience reach. Driving Engagement and Lead Generation: By sharing valuable insights and strategies, the campaign aimed to attract and convert decision-makers into qualified leads. Aligning with Retailer Needs: Content addressed specific pain points and opportunities in social selling, providing practical solutions to help brands optimize their presence on TikTok Shop. Target Audience: Decision-Makers: CEOs, CFOs, and SMB Owners interested in expanding their reach through social selling. Ecommerce Professionals: Managers and operators seeking actionable strategies to drive sales on TikTok Shop. Existing and Potential Customers: Brands and sellers looking to adopt or enhance their social commerce strategies. Campaign Highlights: TikTok Shop Insights: The guidelines were rooted in exclusive insights and best practices from TikTok Shop, showcasing how ecommerce brands can maximize their impact on the platform. Strategic Content Planning: Recommendations focused on leveraging TikTok’s algorithm, engaging trends, and video-first format to drive visibility and conversions. Practical Tips and Tools: The campaign provided a step-by-step approach for building a compelling presence on TikTok Shop, from setting up storefronts to creating high-performing video content. Audience-Centric Approach: Content was tailored to align with the awareness, consideration, and conversion stages, ensuring relevance at every touchpoint. Results: The campaign positioned Linnworks as an authority in social commerce, equipping ecommerce brands with the knowledge and tools to succeed on TikTok Shop. By addressing the unique opportunities of social selling, the campaign helped brands drive engagement, boost sales, and stay ahead in a competitive market. This project showcases my ability to craft strategic, platform-specific campaigns that deliver value and drive results for modern ecommerce brands. graphicdesigner illustrator
    paper Project Description: Linnworks Peak Season Ebook
    For Linnworks’ “Peak Season” campaign, I was tasked with designing an engaging ebook that would capture the attention of ecommerce brands while breaking away from the typical B2B report format. The campaign launched around Halloween—timed perfectly ahead of peak selling season—and called for a design that embraced the spooky theme to deliver a memorable impact. The ebook featured horror stories from ecommerce brands, recounting challenges and pitfalls they faced during peak seasons. My goal was to visually reflect the eerie tone of these stories while maintaining a professional and cohesive design that resonated with Linnworks’ audience. Key Design Elements: Halloween-Inspired Visuals: I incorporated spooky motifs such as eerie typography, dark gradients, and subtle Halloween illustrations to create a thematic yet polished look. Engaging Layouts: The content was presented in an unconventional, dynamic layout to draw readers in and make the information digestible and visually appealing. Breaking B2B Norms: To stand out from traditional corporate reports, I emphasized storytelling with bold visuals, creative use of space, and a mix of illustrative and graphic elements. Outcome: The final ebook was well-received by Linnworks’ audience, standing out as a creative and impactful piece in the B2B space. It successfully communicated the challenges of peak season in a way that was both informative and memorable, aligning perfectly with the brand’s innovative image. This project allowed me to merge creativity with strategic messaging, demonstrating my ability to adapt design to fit both thematic and business objectives.
    uniE608 Domino's Brand Awareness Aniamtions
    A showcase of animations tailored specifically for social media platforms. From product based reels to motion graphics, each animation is expertly crafted to capture attention within the digital landscape. This collection reflects creativity combined with storytelling, addressing the unique demands of the fast-paced realm of social media. Whether the goal is to animate brand narratives, simplify intricate concepts, or infuse a dash of playfulness into digital presence, this portfolio is a testament to the versatility and impact of animation in the context of social media engagement. animation motiongraphics brandawareness socialmedia
    paper Frocs
    Approached by Frankie & Benny’s to create a promotional merchandise item, to kickstart their freshers event (for universities), our brief was to deliver a product that made students “queue up around the corner”. With a lead time of only 3 weeks we designed, sourced, produced and delivered 2,000 custom branded Frankie & Benny’s crocs with bespoke charms. The purpose of the campaign was to boost interest in the restaurant from students and to encourage email marketing sign-ups. graphicdesigner

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