I’m a reliable, self-motivated, punctual and hard-working individual. I can work well within a team or on my own, I love getting to know new people and I’m a fast learner that always likes to learn new skills. I have always had a passion for art and design, I first studied it in school where I gained a GCSE in art and design, then I moved on to study it at college and then that got me the qualifications that I needed to study Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts and got my degree in 2017. After university I started a job at Lisa Angel Ltd as an engraver / jewellery maker, which I really enjoyed but I wanted to work in a job that was more design related, so I moved on to working as graphic designer at CIM Signs & Graphics. I am now currently working as a product design and development executive at Sweetzy Ltd.

Lauren Bills-Farrow

I’m a reliable, self-motivated, punctual and hard-working individual. I can work well within a team or on my own, I love getting to know new people and I’m a fast learner that always likes to learn new skills. I have always had a passion for art and design, I first studied it in school where I gained a GCSE in art and design, then I moved on to study it at college and then that got me the qualifications that I needed to study Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts and got my degree in 2017. After university I started a job at Lisa Angel Ltd as an engraver / jewellery maker, which I really enjoyed but I wanted to work in a job that was more design related, so I moved on to working as graphic designer at CIM Signs & Graphics. I am now currently working as a product design and development executive at Sweetzy Ltd.

Available to hire

I’m a reliable, self-motivated, punctual and hard-working individual. I can work well within a team or on my own, I love getting to know new people and I’m a fast learner that always likes to learn new skills.

I have always had a passion for art and design, I first studied it in school where I gained a GCSE in art and design, then I moved on to study it at college and then that got me the qualifications that I needed to study Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts and got my degree in 2017. After university I started a job at Lisa Angel Ltd as an engraver / jewellery maker, which I really enjoyed but I wanted to work in a job that was more design related, so I moved on to working as graphic designer at CIM Signs & Graphics. I am now currently working as a product design and development executive at Sweetzy Ltd.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Engraver / Jewellery Maker at Lisa Angel Ltd
August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Engraving and jewellery making; setting up files for engraving; operating CO2 lasers, UV printer, heat press, vinyl plotters and large-format printers; product development, creating items from designer concepts; staff training for new employees and peak-season periods; using Adobe Illustrator to support design work.
Graphic Designer at CIM Signs & Graphics
March 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Product design and development on packaging; liaising with suppliers to meet deadlines; supporting content shoots with the head of content; photo editing in Lightroom; creating unique packaging designs; using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; using Figma to create designs for social media and emails.
Product Design & Development Executive at Sweetzy Ltd
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently working in product design and development, focusing on new packaging and product concepts; collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to bring packaging and product ideas to market; designing branding assets and supporting digital design needs.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Extended Diploma Level 3 in Art & Design at College of West Anglia
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Art & Design (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Product Design (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
English Literature (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
English Language (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Maths (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Science (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Extended Diploma Level 3 in Art & Design at College of West Anglia, Kings Lynn
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
BA (Hons) Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Art & Design (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Product Design (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
English Literature (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
English Language (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
maths (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Science (GCSE) at Peele Community College, Long Sutton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Education