I’m a creative graphic designer with over 20 years experience in internal and external communications across a range of sectors including the pharmaceutical industry, utilities, renewable energy, housing, education, charities, hospitality, leisure and the public sector. I have designed award winning publications as well as branding, campaign materials, marketing materials, interactive PDFs, reports, accessible communications, infographics and motion graphics, for both printed and digital use. Currently I’m Senior Graphic Designer for a small creative agency (since 2024) and work as a freelance designer (since 2022). I design campaign materials, newsletters, brochures, branding, prospectuses and presentations; I prepare artwork for print and digital channels, and I liaise with clients and suppliers to deliver projects to the creative brief, on time and within budget. I have experience across agencies, local government and in-house teams, delivering creative work that aligns with brand guidelines, accessibility criteria and business objectives.…

Julie Craven

I’m a creative graphic designer with over 20 years experience in internal and external communications across a range of sectors including the pharmaceutical industry, utilities, renewable energy, housing, education, charities, hospitality, leisure and the public sector. I have designed award winning publications as well as branding, campaign materials, marketing materials, interactive PDFs, reports, accessible communications, infographics and motion graphics, for both printed and digital use. Currently I’m Senior Graphic Designer for a small creative agency (since 2024) and work as a freelance designer (since 2022). I design campaign materials, newsletters, brochures, branding, prospectuses and presentations; I prepare artwork for print and digital channels, and I liaise with clients and suppliers to deliver projects to the creative brief, on time and within budget. I have experience across agencies, local government and in-house teams, delivering creative work that aligns with brand guidelines, accessibility criteria and business objectives.…

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I’m a creative graphic designer with over 20 years experience in internal and external communications across a range of sectors including the pharmaceutical industry, utilities, renewable energy, housing, education, charities, hospitality, leisure and the public sector. I have designed award winning publications as well as branding, campaign materials, marketing materials, interactive PDFs, reports, accessible communications, infographics and motion graphics, for both printed and digital use.

Currently I’m Senior Graphic Designer for a small creative agency (since 2024) and work as a freelance designer (since 2022). I design campaign materials, newsletters, brochures, branding, prospectuses and presentations; I prepare artwork for print and digital channels, and I liaise with clients and suppliers to deliver projects to the creative brief, on time and within budget. I have experience across agencies, local government and in-house teams, delivering creative work that aligns with brand guidelines, accessibility criteria and business objectives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Freckle Creative
January 1, 2024 - Present
Senior Graphic Designer within a small creative agency designing campaign and marketing materials, newsletters, brochures, reports, branding, prospectuses and presentations. Prepare artwork for print and digital channels. Liaise with clients and suppliers to deliver projects to the creative brief on schedule and within budget.
Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Craven Creative Design
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design publications, branding, campaign and marketing materials, reports, accessible communications and interactive PDFs for clients across sectors including renewable energy, education, charities, hospitality and leisure. Prepare artwork for print and digital channels, ensuring accessibility criteria are met. Liaise with clients, business partners and suppliers to deliver projects to the creative brief, on schedule and within budget.
Senior Graphic Designer at RED Internal communication agency
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022
Designed magazines, newspapers, newsletters, branding, campaign and marketing materials, reports, accessible communications, interactive PDFs, infographics and motion graphics for a wide range of clients across both print and digital channels. Worked as part of a small, agile team, taking part in regular brainstorming.
Communications Officer – Design and Publications at North Yorkshire County Council
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Worked within a busy communications department and press office, overseeing the design and production of literature across all county council departments and services. This included the Council Plan, A Guide for Parents - Guide to School Admissions, and a monthly newspaper for residents, as well as printed and digital assets for health and social care; environment and waste; education and learning; transport; leisure and culture; and business and economy. Line managed two designers, overseeing workload, conducting performance reviews, and approving leave requests.
Graphic Designer at Engage Group
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009
Graphic Designer in the regional office of a large internal communications agency, designing award-winning magazines, newspapers, newsletters and catalogues across sectors including retail, finance, charities, utilities and manufacturing. Gained knowledge of the print industry and experience liaising with clients.

Education

Higher National Diploma in Design Communications at The Sheffield College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
National Diploma in Graphic Design at York College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
GCSEs at Lowfield School, York
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Examples of poster design

    Poster for Teva Pharmaceuticals to promote a ‘We make a difference’ campaign, highlighting different areas of the business.
    A poster for youth homelessness charity SASH to recruit volunteers.
    Posters for Drax to promote internal safety messages.

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    paper Newsletter design

    An internal colleague newsletter for London Luton Airport.
    An internal colleague newsletter for Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Housing Trust.
    A residents newsletter for City of York Council.

    [An internal colleague newsletter](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Branding design

    An Internal logo and brand guideline creation for London Luton Airport.
    A logo, gift box sleeve and card design for a letterbox gift box company.

    [Examples of branding design](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Campaign materials for Teva Pharmaceuticals

    Pull up banners and wall decals to promote an internal growth and transformation campaign for Teva Pharmaceuticals, along with branded picnic merchandise to be used in a garden themed break out area and a zoom backdrop to ensure colleagues working from home are included in the campaign.

    [Teva Internal growth campaign materials](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Campaign materials for an internal safety campaign for Drax Group

    Assets for an internal safety campaign for Drax Group including portrait and landscape digital
    screens, intranet carousels and a printed fold out brochure explaining the incident reporting procedure.

    [Drax Safety campaign materials](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Booklet and report design

    A5 brochure for The Riverfront leisure and accommodation complex
    An A6 foldout pocket card for Drax Group to communicate a Zero Harm safety message.
    A report showing the results of a work readiness diagnostic survey
    An annual report for Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.

    [Examples of booklet and report design](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Employee magazine for Drax Group

    A 24 page quarterly employee magazine for Drax Group produced in print and digital formats for both UK and North American audiences.

    [Examples of Drax group employee magazine design](https://www.twine.net/signin