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I am Jon Heavens, a creative, values-driven Graphic Designer & Illustrator of over 15 years. Professional experience includes Architecture, Online Learning, Publishing and Hospitality industries, I thrive under tight deadlines, juggling multiple projects and liaising with a broad range of staff to deliver design briefs on time with a high standard of quality. My work blends careful typography, thoughtful branding and engaging illustration to create cohesive, impactful visuals. I’m seeking a rewarding, meaningful role within a values-driven and ethical organization where I can continue to grow as a designer and make a positive difference. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud, have strong digital illustration skills, and bring experience in publication design, motion graphics, and web design, along with a Bronze Award from the Creative Conscience Design Awards 2019.…I am Jon Heavens, a creative, values-driven Graphic Designer & Illustrator of over 15 years. Professional experience includes Architecture, Online Learning, Publishing and Hospitality industries, I thrive under tight deadlines, juggling multiple projects and liaising with a broad range of staff to deliver design briefs on time with a high standard of quality. My work blends careful typography, thoughtful branding and engaging illustration to create cohesive, impactful visuals. I’m seeking a rewarding, meaningful role within a values-driven and ethical organization where I can continue to grow as a designer and make a positive difference. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud, have strong digital illustration skills, and bring experience in publication design, motion graphics, and web design, along with a Bronze Award from the Creative Conscience Design Awards 2019.

Jon Heavens

Graphic Designer, Illustrator

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I am Jon Heavens, a creative, values-driven Graphic Designer & Illustrator of over 15 years. Professional experience includes Architecture, Online Learning, Publishing and Hospitality industries, I thrive under tight deadlines, juggling multiple projects and liaising with a broad range of staff to deliver design briefs on time with a high standard of quality. My work blends careful typography, thoughtful branding and engaging illustration to create cohesive, impactful visuals. I’m seeking a rewarding, meaningful role within a values-driven and ethical organization where I can continue to grow as a designer and make a positive difference. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud, have strong digital illustration skills, and bring experience in publication design, motion graphics, and web design, along with a Bronze Award from the Creative Conscience Design Awards 2019.…I am Jon Heavens, a creative, values-driven Graphic Designer & Illustrator of over 15 years. Professional experience includes Architecture, Online Learning, Publishing and Hospitality industries, I thrive under tight deadlines, juggling multiple projects and liaising with a broad range of staff to deliver design briefs on time with a high standard of quality. My work blends careful typography, thoughtful branding and engaging illustration to create cohesive, impactful visuals. I’m seeking a rewarding, meaningful role within a values-driven and ethical organization where I can continue to grow as a designer and make a positive difference. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud, have strong digital illustration skills, and bring experience in publication design, motion graphics, and web design, along with a Bronze Award from the Creative Conscience Design Awards 2019.

Available to hire

Exeter, United Kingdom

I am Jon Heavens, a creative, values-driven Graphic Designer & Illustrator of over 15 years.

Professional experience includes Architecture, Online Learning, Publishing and Hospitality industries, I thrive under tight deadlines, juggling multiple projects and liaising with a broad range of staff to deliver design briefs on time with a high standard of quality. My work blends careful typography, thoughtful branding and engaging illustration to create cohesive, impactful visuals.

I’m seeking a rewarding, meaningful role within a values-driven and ethical organization where I can continue to grow as a designer and make a positive difference. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud, have strong digital illustration skills, and bring experience in publication design, motion graphics, and web design, along with a Bronze Award from the Creative Conscience Design Awards 2019.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Little Brother Books

January 1, 2024 - Present

A role that brings together over ten years of professional progress and 15 years of creative development to a fast-paced publishing environment. The position involved managing in-house projects, licensed materials, junior designers and freelance designers whilst employing a range of skills, from publication design, illustration, motion graphics, design for web and more.

Senior Graphic Designer at Seen In Design

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Lead design role, managing a range of clients and projects in a fast-paced studio-based position, providing guidance to junior team members, as well as working closely with both the studio and print managers. Clients included everything from local trade, hospitality and small business to FTSE 100 multinationals and government. Fast turnaround was key, and required switching between branding, publication, motion graphics and video editing on an hour-by-hour basis.

Graphic Designer at School of Natural Skincare

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Graphic designer, illustrator and videographer. Expanded and managed SNS’s visual branding, created hundreds of sets of course materials and textbooks within tight deadlines, producing illustrations, infographics and content for social media and website, while working closely with a small publications team within a wider business.

Graphic Designer at LHC Design

February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2018

In-house graphic design team at an architectural firm, handling publication design, web design, 3D modelling, illustration, branding and information graphics for complex projects with strict short and long-term deadlines; developed strong organisational and client-facing skills.