Hi, I’m Raphaël. I love details, exploration, simplicity, ideation, gestalt, narrative, and science. I have experience working independently on a freelance basis and as part of a team in a fast-paced agency producing a wide range of designed outcomes such as visual brand and campaign identities, book covers, album art, print and marketing materials, social media content, and motion graphics. I enjoy experimenting with new tools, techniques and media.

Raphaël Smith

Hi, I’m Raphaël. I love details, exploration, simplicity, ideation, gestalt, narrative, and science. I have experience working independently on a freelance basis and as part of a team in a fast-paced agency producing a wide range of designed outcomes such as visual brand and campaign identities, book covers, album art, print and marketing materials, social media content, and motion graphics. I enjoy experimenting with new tools, techniques and media.

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Hi, I’m Raphaël. I love details, exploration, simplicity, ideation, gestalt, narrative, and science.

I have experience working independently on a freelance basis and as part of a team in a fast-paced agency producing a wide range of designed outcomes such as visual brand and campaign identities, book covers, album art, print and marketing materials, social media content, and motion graphics. I enjoy experimenting with new tools, techniques and media.

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Language

English
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French
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Shape History
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Graphic Designer at Carbonara App
April 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Graphic Designer at Self Employed
July 1, 2019 - Present
Translator at Self Employed
June 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance Translator
January 1, 2016 - November 21, 2025
A large part of my work has been press releases, content for exhibitions and publications for creative institutions and companies. Past clients include The Army Museum Paris, Gallery Templon Paris and NEZ Perfumery Revue.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Since 2019 I have worked on a wide range of projects ranging from album and single cover art, merchandising, marketing materials, artworking, brand guideline applications, show guides and print.
Midweight Designer at Shape History
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Responsibilities include but are not limited to visual identity development for brands and campaigns, pitching, art working and asset builds, QA, design support. Key achievements include: Leading the design, build, and successful implementation of impactful visual guidelines / identities for major campaigns and brands in the third sector. Workflow optimisations for the design team.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Carbonara App
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
During my time at Carbonara App I worked on projects across the company, ranging from internal documents, marketing assets, briefs, UI Design, print, and merchandise. The fast-paced startup environment required a high degree of autonomy and delivering under tight deadlines.

Education

BA Graphic Design at UAL Camberwell
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
MA Information Experience Design at Royal College of Art
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
MA Information Experience Design at Royal College of Art
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BA(Hons) Graphic Design at UAL Camberwell
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
FdA Graphic Design at UAL Camberwell
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Baccalaureate at Lycée Victor Hugo
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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