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I’m a designer and art director based in Edinburgh with experience across in-house, agency, and freelance roles. I craft branding, editorial, packaging, and digital experiences for a range of clients, from startups to multinational brands. I’m always learning, recently completing an After Effects beginner course and continuing to grow my motion design, video editing, and software skills to bring ideas to life with clarity and personality. My work spans storytelling campaigns, branding systems, and accessible design for diverse audiences. I’m collaborative, curious, and committed to delivering thoughtful visuals that connect with people and drive impact.…I’m a designer and art director based in Edinburgh with experience across in-house, agency, and freelance roles. I craft branding, editorial, packaging, and digital experiences for a range of clients, from startups to multinational brands. I’m always learning, recently completing an After Effects beginner course and continuing to grow my motion design, video editing, and software skills to bring ideas to life with clarity and personality. My work spans storytelling campaigns, branding systems, and accessible design for diverse audiences. I’m collaborative, curious, and committed to delivering thoughtful visuals that connect with people and drive impact.

Justin Rodgers

Designer, Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, +2

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I’m a designer and art director based in Edinburgh with experience across in-house, agency, and freelance roles. I craft branding, editorial, packaging, and digital experiences for a range of clients, from startups to multinational brands. I’m always learning, recently completing an After Effects beginner course and continuing to grow my motion design, video editing, and software skills to bring ideas to life with clarity and personality. My work spans storytelling campaigns, branding systems, and accessible design for diverse audiences. I’m collaborative, curious, and committed to delivering thoughtful visuals that connect with people and drive impact.…I’m a designer and art director based in Edinburgh with experience across in-house, agency, and freelance roles. I craft branding, editorial, packaging, and digital experiences for a range of clients, from startups to multinational brands. I’m always learning, recently completing an After Effects beginner course and continuing to grow my motion design, video editing, and software skills to bring ideas to life with clarity and personality. My work spans storytelling campaigns, branding systems, and accessible design for diverse audiences. I’m collaborative, curious, and committed to delivering thoughtful visuals that connect with people and drive impact.

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I’m a designer and art director based in Edinburgh with experience across in-house, agency, and freelance roles. I craft branding, editorial, packaging, and digital experiences for a range of clients, from startups to multinational brands. I’m always learning, recently completing an After Effects beginner course and continuing to grow my motion design, video editing, and software skills to bring ideas to life with clarity and personality.

My work spans storytelling campaigns, branding systems, and accessible design for diverse audiences. I’m collaborative, curious, and committed to delivering thoughtful visuals that connect with people and drive impact.

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Language

English

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Work Experience

Designer & Art Director at Union Direct

August 1, 2022 - Present

Joined Union Direct as Designer & Art Director; responsibilities include emotive storytelling campaigns for a multinational health insurer, an informative welcome guide for Scotland’s largest city, and easy-to-use social templates for a local charity. Completed an After Effects: Beginner Animation course via Academy Class.

Graphic Designer at Copy House

August 31, 2022 - October 5, 2025

Joined Copy House as their first designer; collaborated with the Senior Leadership Team to establish and develop a new design service, created standardised operating procedures, briefing documents for project managers and clients, and assisted with design time/cost estimates for pitches and quotes.

Freelance Designer

June 30, 2021 - October 5, 2025

Collaborated with clients including Atkins Global, Transicor, The LGBT Foundation, and WhereIPark; developed personal projects such as the typefaces Night Out and Love Letters.

Junior Graphic Designer at Atkins Global

March 31, 2017 - October 5, 2025

Supported the wider Creative Design team on print and digital projects; contributed to editorial, branding, illustration, and event collateral; built client relationships and supported business development.

Graphic Design Intern at Torstar

January 31, 2013 - October 5, 2025

Sat within the marketing team; produced national newspaper ads, campaign assets for WagJag.com and Jaunt.ca, and internal visuals for the Torstar brand; worked in-office May–August and continued as a freelancer until January 2013.

Graphic Designer at Wolffe Design

January 31, 2021 - October 5, 2025

Branding, editorial, packaging, and web design projects for clients including Edinburgh City Council and The Balmoral Hotel.

Graphic Designer at Atkins Global

September 30, 2019 - October 5, 2025

In-house Creative Design team member delivering editorial, branding, and illustration work; travelled and collaborated with project teams across multiple cities.

Designer at Union Direct

August 1, 2022 - Present

Joined Union Direct, an Edinburgh-based creative agency. Role covers emotive storytelling campaigns for a multinational health insurer, an informative welcome guide for Scotland’s largest city, and accessible social templates for a local charity.

Graphic Designer at Copy House

August 1, 2022 - October 5, 2025

As Copy House’s first designer, helped establish and develop the new design service, created SOPs for project managers and clients, and worked with Client Services and Business Development to develop design time and cost estimates used for pitching and quoting.

Freelance Designer

June 1, 2021 - October 5, 2025

Freelance collaborations with Atkins Global, Transicor, The LGBT Foundation, and WhereIPark; also developed typefaces Night Out and Love Letters.

Junior Graphic Designer at Atkins Global

March 1, 2017 - October 5, 2025

Supported the wider Creative Design team on a variety of print and digital projects.

Graphic Design Intern at Torstar

January 1, 2013 - October 5, 2025

Sited within the marketing team; worked on national newspaper ads, campaign assets for WagJag.com and Jaunt.ca, and internal visuals for the Torstar brand.

Graphic Designer at Wolffe Design

January 1, 2021 - October 5, 2025

Branding, editorial, packaging, and web design for clients including Edinburgh City Council and The Balmoral Hotel.

Graphic Designer at Atkins Global

September 1, 2019 - October 5, 2025

In-house Creative Design team; editorial, branding, illustration, and event collateral; built client relationships and secured work for the team; travelled to Birmingham, Dubai, Glasgow, London, Manchester, and Muscat.