Mia Picot-Smith

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer & Retoucher
January 1, 2020 - Present
Developed and executed visual concepts for fashion campaigns, e-commerce, and brand marketing materials. Designed and produced visual templates for social media and newsletters to enhance audience engagement. Created brand assets including logos and graphic elements while integrating 3D design into brand storytelling. Managed full production workflows, from creative direction through final delivery.
Creative Team Member
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with creative teams to deliver brand-defining imagery; involved in conceptual development, visual storytelling, and production coordination.
Bar Staff at The Beaver - Beverley
December 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Delivered excellent customer service in a high-pressure environment, sharpening interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Freelance Photographer & Retoucher at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Exhibitions and freelance photography and retouching work, delivering high-quality visuals for fashion campaigns, e-commerce and branding materials. Led creative direction on shoots and collaborated with clients and teams to realise compelling imagery.
Bar Staff at The Beaver
January 1, 2020 - October 5, 2025
Bar staff at The Beaver, Beverley; served customers, managed transactions, and maintained a welcoming environment.
Freelance Photographer & Retoucher at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced bold, brand-defining imagery for campaigns, editorials, and digital platforms; led full production cycle from concept to post-delivery; collaborated with clients to shape brand aesthetics; post-production, retouching, and color grading.
Creative Team Member
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and executed visual concepts for fashion campaigns, e-commerce, and brand marketing materials. Designed and produced visual templates for social media and newsletters, enhancing audience engagement. Created brand assets including logos and graphics, integrating 3D design into brand storytelling. Managed full production workflows from creative direction through final delivery.

Education

BA (Hons) at University of Salford
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
A Levels at Wyke Sixth Form College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
GCSEs at Beverley High School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
GCSEs at Beverley High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
A-Levels (Photography, Sociology, Criminology) at Wyke Sixth Form College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
BA (Hons) Photography at University of Salford
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
GCSEs at Beverley High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
A-Levels at Wyke Sixth Form College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
BA (Hons) Photography at University of Salford
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

GCSEs
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
A-Levels (Photography, Sociology, Criminology)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
BA (Hons) Photography
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet