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I am a 2024 illustration graduate, an illustrator and animator with five years of freelance experience. I specialise in character design and visual development, with a strong love for bringing ideas to life through animation.
My work is vibrant and colourful, and I pride myself on a flexible, collaborative approach. I enjoy leading projects from concept through feedback to delivery, and I’ve worked with clients from around the world, communicating clearly through virtual channels to meet tight deadlines.
Skills
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Created commercial digital illustrations and designs for clients, including web designs, promotional material, and brand logos. Led projects from concepts through multiple feedback rounds, adapting designs to client expectations and delivering on tight deadlines. Collaborated with international clients via virtual channels.
Design Lead (Placement) at Carlton Football Club Project
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Redesigned Carlton mascots and created animation incorporating these new designs; illustrated short animations exploring the game experience; led the project, coordinated with international client, and ensured brand consistency.
Character Designer / Animator (Placement) at Finger Industries Animation Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 14, 2022Created character designs and storyboarded sequences; responded to feedback; gained exposure to key roles within an animation studio.
Co-founder / Marketing Lead at Cherry Toosh
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Co-founded a small business selling illustrated prints; organized markets across Sheffield (20+ events); exhibited work in Kenji stationary shop; managed marketing and sales.
Design Lead (Placement) at Carlton Football Club
January 1, 2023 - Present Redesigned the Carlton Football Club mascots and created an animation incorporating these new designs. Illustrated several short animations exploring the Carlton game experience. Responsible for leading the full project, applying current data and statistics into the target market and suggesting suitable design solutions. Presented cohesive project ideas and developmental plans to the client throughout separate stages of the project. Worked alongside the Carlton creative team to ensure brand consistency. Responsible for setting up communication channels with the international client.
Character Designer / Placement at Finger Industries Animation Studio
January 1, 2022 - PresentUnderstood key roles within an animation studio; created character designs, responding to feedback throughout; practiced storyboarding.
Illustrator at Ormiston Trust
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Created a series of commercial illustrations to be used within teaching resources (2023-2024) for Ormiston Trust.
Illustrator at Damn Fine Media / Ormiston Trust
January 1, 2024 - PresentWorked with Damn Fine Media designing over 20 moveable illustrations to create a promotional video for Ormiston.
Graphic Illustrator at Mooncup
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreated three graphic illustrations for the company’s social channels.
Design Lead for Carlton Football Club Project – Placement at Carlton Football Club
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Redesigned the Carlton Football Club mascots and created an animation incorporating these new designs. Illustrated short animations exploring the game experience. Led the full project, applying data-driven design solutions and ensuring brand consistency; established communication with an international client.
Character Designer (Placement) at Finger Industries Animation Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present2-week placement; understood key roles within an animation studio, created character designs, and responded to feedback throughout; practiced storyboarding.
Co-founder / Designer at Cherry Toosh
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Helped establish a local illustration print business; contributed to branding, product design and market engagement. Participated in 20+ local markets and secured display space in Kenji stationary shop.
Design Lead at Carlton Football Club
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Redesigned the club mascots and created accompanying animations. Led the full project lifecycle, applying data-driven insights to target marketing and ensuring brand consistency. Established and maintained communication with an international client.
Illustrator at Ormiston Trust / Damn Fine Media
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Designed over 20 moveable illustrations to create a promotional video for Ormiston, in collaboration with Damn Fine Media.
Illustrator at Joyful Learning Sheffield University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Group commission creating infographic illustrations to accompany research into primary education.
Illustrator at Mooncup
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Created three graphic illustrations for the company’s social channels.
Illustrator at Children's Book Project
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Designed four character-based infographics for a children’s book on sustainable environmental development goals.
Illustrator at Life story recorder
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Created a set of illustrations for a website that allows individuals to create video memoirs for their loved ones.
Illustrator at Care Provider Project
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Illustrated three designs for a company that provides care for elderly people in their own homes.
Designer at Plug Plant Club
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Designed several illustrations and a logo for the company’s website.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Illustration at Sheffield Hallam University
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024Received a First Class Honours and completed a placement year.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Illustration at Sheffield Hallam University
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026Foundation Diploma at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Illustration at Sheffield Hallam University
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026Foundation Diploma at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Illustration (First Class Honours) at Sheffield Hallam University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Foundation Diploma at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Illustration at Sheffield Hallam University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Foundation Diploma at Coventry University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026A Levels / GCSEs at Various
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Qualifications
A Levels
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026GCSEs (A* - C)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026A Levels
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026First Class Honours in Illustration
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Foundation Diploma
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026A Levels
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026GCSEs (12 subjects, A* - C)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Illustration
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Foundation Diploma
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Industry Experience
Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail
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