I'm Sophie Ashton, a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience transforming ideas into creative and impactful artwork. I've worked across branding, labels, packaging and print design, which has helped me build an extensive skill set and a collaborative approach. I pride myself on a keen eye for detail, idea generation, print knowledge, communication and collaboration, and a strong ability with industry-standard design software. I'm excited to bring my creativity and technical expertise to whatever challenges come next!

Sophie Ashton

I'm Sophie Ashton, a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience transforming ideas into creative and impactful artwork. I've worked across branding, labels, packaging and print design, which has helped me build an extensive skill set and a collaborative approach. I pride myself on a keen eye for detail, idea generation, print knowledge, communication and collaboration, and a strong ability with industry-standard design software. I'm excited to bring my creativity and technical expertise to whatever challenges come next!

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I’m Sophie Ashton, a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience transforming ideas into creative and impactful artwork. I’ve worked across branding, labels, packaging and print design, which has helped me build an extensive skill set and a collaborative approach.

I pride myself on a keen eye for detail, idea generation, print knowledge, communication and collaboration, and a strong ability with industry-standard design software. I’m excited to bring my creativity and technical expertise to whatever challenges come next!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
December 1, 2023 - Present
Helping clients develop branding, designing company literature and sourcing printing.
Creative Graphic Designer at GA Pet Food Partners
March 1, 2016 - Present
Creating packaging concepts and label designs for hundreds of global pet food brands in 10+ languages, supporting product launches and designing marketing collateral to promote sales.
Graphic Designer at Shipley Creative
March 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Fulfilling briefs from concept to printing and finishing. This included creating leaflets, mailings, posters and banners. Expanded knowledge of print processes, ensuring artwork was print ready for both small and large format.
Graphic Designer at All Planned Print & Design
October 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Worked on briefs for local businesses and the general public, creating items such as birthday banners, menus, orders of service and began learning the basics of print.
Graphic Design Intern at Bri-Tek Technologies
February 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Created marketing for the company, produced icons for their brochure, posters, some photography and their Code of Business Standards document.

Education

Graphic Design Foundation Degree at Wigan School for the Arts
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Art & Design BTEC at Wigan School for the Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
GCSEs at Hindley High School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Graphic Design Foundation Degree (Distinction)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Art & Design BTEC (Distinction, Distinction, Merit)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
GCSEs: English Lang (B), English Lit (A), Maths (B), Statistics (B), Art (B), IT (Distinction)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services