I am a dedicated graphic designer with nine years of professional experience delivering creative solutions across public sector, commercial, and fast-paced production environments. I specialise in branding, visual identity, social media marketing and print & digital design, bringing a strong creative problem-solving approach to produce high-quality, visually compelling work across multiple platforms. In addition to hands-on design, I’ve led end-to-end project management, coordinated teams and client communications, and navigated tight deadlines and budgets. My background spans team leadership, operations, and customer-facing roles, with a technical skill set in large-format and garment printing, web design and development, CRM systems, and digital marketing, enabling me to deliver integrated creative solutions aligned with business goals.

Joshua Rainey

I am a dedicated graphic designer with nine years of professional experience delivering creative solutions across public sector, commercial, and fast-paced production environments. I specialise in branding, visual identity, social media marketing and print & digital design, bringing a strong creative problem-solving approach to produce high-quality, visually compelling work across multiple platforms. In addition to hands-on design, I’ve led end-to-end project management, coordinated teams and client communications, and navigated tight deadlines and budgets. My background spans team leadership, operations, and customer-facing roles, with a technical skill set in large-format and garment printing, web design and development, CRM systems, and digital marketing, enabling me to deliver integrated creative solutions aligned with business goals.

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I am a dedicated graphic designer with nine years of professional experience delivering creative solutions across public sector, commercial, and fast-paced production environments. I specialise in branding, visual identity, social media marketing and print & digital design, bringing a strong creative problem-solving approach to produce high-quality, visually compelling work across multiple platforms.

In addition to hands-on design, I’ve led end-to-end project management, coordinated teams and client communications, and navigated tight deadlines and budgets. My background spans team leadership, operations, and customer-facing roles, with a technical skill set in large-format and garment printing, web design and development, CRM systems, and digital marketing, enabling me to deliver integrated creative solutions aligned with business goals.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Lisburn Castlereagh City Council
October 1, 2024 - Present
Design and deliver branding, visual identity, and marketing assets for public-facing and internal council projects across print and digital platforms; lead creative on high-profile, council-funded initiatives; collaborate with cross-departmental teams and external partners; manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and budgets; support digital initiatives including web content and social media assets.
Graphic Designer - Head of Design (HOD) at Mad Jimmy Productions
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Led creative direction and graphic design output for a film production project; designed branding and visual assets to support production needs; collaborated closely with production teams, directors and producers to ensure designs aligned with vision, timelines and budgets; delivered assets under high-pressure, quick deadlines.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant (Fixed contract) at Bangor Signage
May 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed and produced large-format, digital and printed graphics including signage, vehicle graphics, window frosting, and garment applications across multiple print methods; operated, maintained and prepared artwork for industrial printing, cutting, embroidery, dye sublimation, and screen printing; managed multiple client orders with tight turnaround times.
Graphic Designer & Orders Operative at Media, Design & Print
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Created print-ready and digital artwork for commercial clients; managed projects from brief to production with focus on accuracy and clarity; handled order processing, administration, scheduling and file preparation in a fast-paced production environment with quick deadlines.
Graphic Designer at 442 Teamwear
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022
Designed custom sportswear graphics and branding for clubs and organisations; collaborated with clients and production teams to prepare artwork for garment printing and support efficient workflows and on-time delivery.

Education

BA(Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration at Liverpool John Moores University
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
A-Levels at Glastry College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
GCSE at Glastry College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education