I'm a versatile freelance graphic designer with a passion for bringing ideas to life. Specialising in print, digital, and motion graphics, I can craft visually compelling designs that seamlessly blend creativity with functionality. I have a keen eye for detail and a knack for understanding client needs and have worked on many different projects over the years, from branding, book design, brochure and magazine design, catalogues, icons, illustrations, PowerPoint and Canva presentations, packaging, annual reports, signage, website design and motion graphics.

Rachel Barker

I'm a versatile freelance graphic designer with a passion for bringing ideas to life. Specialising in print, digital, and motion graphics, I can craft visually compelling designs that seamlessly blend creativity with functionality. I have a keen eye for detail and a knack for understanding client needs and have worked on many different projects over the years, from branding, book design, brochure and magazine design, catalogues, icons, illustrations, PowerPoint and Canva presentations, packaging, annual reports, signage, website design and motion graphics.

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I’m a versatile freelance graphic designer with a passion for bringing ideas to life. Specialising in print, digital, and motion graphics, I can craft visually compelling designs that seamlessly blend creativity with functionality. I have a keen eye for detail and a knack for understanding client needs and have worked on many different projects over the years, from branding, book design, brochure and magazine design, catalogues, icons, illustrations, PowerPoint and Canva presentations, packaging, annual reports, signage, website design and motion graphics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director at Freelancer
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance graphic designer / artworker working with various design agencies, in-house or from home; also one-to-one work with freelance clients; Art Director for The Chap Magazine. Responsible for pitching to clients, attending meetings, interpreting briefs, producing design and artwork, proofreading, ensuring print-ready files, building Wordpress websites and newsletters, and managing the home studio and admin.
Designer at TA Design Ltd, Hove
January 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025
Catalogue and brochure design, copywriting and brand positioning. Attended briefing meetings, created presentation visuals, produced design and artwork, proofed and ensured print readiness. Worked as part of a team or independently on catalogues from 10 to 750 pages; contributed to company communications and website updates; managed studio admin.
Senior Designer & Artworker at Wilddog Design, Brighton
January 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025
Award-winning digital and print design agency. Worked closely with the Creative Director on print work, produced travel brochures and related materials, interacted directly with clients, and developed HTML emailers and press advertisements.
Studio Manager at G2 International Marketing, Hove
January 1, 2009 - September 16, 2025
International marketing agency. Attended client meetings, briefed designers, reported to Product Managers, maintained studio administration, produced design and artwork, proofed, pre-press, and liaised with printers and photo libraries.
Senior Artworker & Graphic Designer at Eventer Design, Hove
January 1, 2004 - September 16, 2025
Briefed on new design projects/corporate identity, created visuals, produced artwork and amendments through to final stage, and managed studio administration, proofing, typesetting and photo editing.
Production Manager / Graphic Designer at Panorama Holiday Group Ltd, Portslade
January 1, 2002 - September 16, 2025
In-house brochure production from 16 to 240 pages; designed original artwork for brochures and marketing; redesigned holiday brochures; liaised with studio coordinators, marketing, product managers; interacted with repro houses and printers.
Graphic Designer at Goldwell Hair Cosmetics, Eastbourne
January 1, 1999 - September 16, 2025
Designed product labels and promotional posters; created and presented 3D packaging mock-ups; artworked and selected images for the company magazine.
Bureau Manager at Doubledot Imagesetting, Hove
January 1, 1998 - September 16, 2025
Daily bureau operations including schedule management, output control, film/bromide/colour proofing; managed supplies and workflow.

Education

BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design at Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
GNVQs Art and Business Studies at Uckfield Community College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995
GCSEs (Art, English Literature, English Language, History, Mathematics, Science and Music) at Uckfield Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025

Qualifications

BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
GNVQ Art and Business Studies
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Other