Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

Hi, I’m a dynamic design and marketing professional with extensive experience boosting performance and profitability through innovative graphic design and interactive marketing strategies. I specialise in concept-to-delivery of multi-channel campaigns, from print to digital media, including 2D media and interactive courseware for high-profile clients such as the Royal Navy. I thrive in fast-paced teams, mentor juniors, and continually adopt new techniques and best practices to keep work fresh and effective. I’ve led design teams, developed style guides, and created asset libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects. My experience spans exhibitions, product manuals, eBooks, websites, and UX for HMIs, and I value clear communication to turn complex briefs into engaging visuals that connect with stakeholders and customers.…Hi, I’m a dynamic design and marketing professional with extensive experience boosting performance and profitability through innovative graphic design and interactive marketing strategies. I specialise in concept-to-delivery of multi-channel campaigns, from print to digital media, including 2D media and interactive courseware for high-profile clients such as the Royal Navy. I thrive in fast-paced teams, mentor juniors, and continually adopt new techniques and best practices to keep work fresh and effective. I’ve led design teams, developed style guides, and created asset libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects. My experience spans exhibitions, product manuals, eBooks, websites, and UX for HMIs, and I value clear communication to turn complex briefs into engaging visuals that connect with stakeholders and customers.

Nichola Howard-Roles

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Brand Designer, +5





Hi, I’m a dynamic design and marketing professional with extensive experience boosting performance and profitability through innovative graphic design and interactive marketing strategies. I specialise in concept-to-delivery of multi-channel campaigns, from print to digital media, including 2D media and interactive courseware for high-profile clients such as the Royal Navy. I thrive in fast-paced teams, mentor juniors, and continually adopt new techniques and best practices to keep work fresh and effective. I’ve led design teams, developed style guides, and created asset libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects. My experience spans exhibitions, product manuals, eBooks, websites, and UX for HMIs, and I value clear communication to turn complex briefs into engaging visuals that connect with stakeholders and customers.…Hi, I’m a dynamic design and marketing professional with extensive experience boosting performance and profitability through innovative graphic design and interactive marketing strategies. I specialise in concept-to-delivery of multi-channel campaigns, from print to digital media, including 2D media and interactive courseware for high-profile clients such as the Royal Navy. I thrive in fast-paced teams, mentor juniors, and continually adopt new techniques and best practices to keep work fresh and effective. I’ve led design teams, developed style guides, and created asset libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects. My experience spans exhibitions, product manuals, eBooks, websites, and UX for HMIs, and I value clear communication to turn complex briefs into engaging visuals that connect with stakeholders and customers.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m a dynamic design and marketing professional with extensive experience boosting performance and profitability through innovative graphic design and interactive marketing strategies. I specialise in concept-to-delivery of multi-channel campaigns, from print to digital media, including 2D media and interactive courseware for high-profile clients such as the Royal Navy. I thrive in fast-paced teams, mentor juniors, and continually adopt new techniques and best practices to keep work fresh and effective.

I’ve led design teams, developed style guides, and created asset libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects. My experience spans exhibitions, product manuals, eBooks, websites, and UX for HMIs, and I value clear communication to turn complex briefs into engaging visuals that connect with stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Media Developer at Vertex Professional Services Ltd.

March 1, 2021 - Present

Led a team of 2D media developers within a larger Media Team, collaborating with the Royal Navy and course developers to create modern media assets for Naval Training, including character illustrations, photo manipulation, and audio narration. Mentored juniors, established style guidelines, and developed an HD library for characters to raise the visual benchmark. Gained experience recording and editing audio with Adobe Audition to replace automated narration with real voice.

Design & Marketing Executive at Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division Ltd.

March 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025

Planned and implemented in-house design/art-working capabilities within the Marketing Department, coordinating with stakeholders to align on design policies and initiatives. Managed exhibitions, advertising schedules, product concepts, mobility manuals, and UX design for HMIs. Promoted services via social media and CMS platforms; improved flexibility and achieved cost savings by integrating external design work. Produced eBooks and catalogs via improved editing in iBooks.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Companies

March 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025

Delivered high client satisfaction by gathering requirements, delivering designs, and providing print-ready materials for clients ranging from pubs to aviation suppliers. Built client loyalty and repeat business through concept development, promotional materials, and cost-effective suppliers; consistently met deadlines.

Graphic Designer/Studio Manager at Wessex Labels Ltd.

July 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025

Led transparent workflows across divisions, monitored real‑time project performance, and provided operational direction to designers. Optimised workflows, reduced mislabels and time wastage, and implemented improved processes.

Creative Art Worker at Kingfisher Group Plc

March 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025

Created artwork/designs for internal product range books, ensured print-readiness of files, and translated InDesign documents into multiple languages. Delivered on release dates and contributed to increased brand awareness through strategic planning.

Graphic Designer/Marketing at Medicom Healthcare Ltd

December 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025

Directed and coordinated all phases of design projects including press releases, websites, flyers and packaging. Created leaflets, packshots, websites, exhibitions, internal marketing materials, online adverts and presentations. Ensured compliance with pharmaceutical packaging regulations and managed the Marketing/Design department.

Media Developer at Raytheon UK

April 1, 2024 - Present

Autonomy to manage our own workloads within EPOCH2, to create, implement and deliver unique, transformed and modern training for the Royal Navy. Collaborating closely with the fellow Media Team and the wider project team to create 2D media and interactive courseware for the Project across various Training Units. Setting up Template sheets and illustration standards guidelines for the Style Guide; developing an HD Library for Characters; learning Storyline to build interactive lessons and H5P content for Moodle.

Design & Marketing Executive at Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division Ltd.

August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2021

Plan, introduce, and implement design/art-working capability within the Marketing Department; oversee exhibitions, advertising and schedules; concept work for new products, mobility manuals and UX design for company HMIs. Lead efforts to increase efficiency and reduce costs by integrating external design agencies; generated eBooks and catalogues and produced print-ready files; enhanced branding across materials.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance / Various Companies

July 1, 2009 - March 1, 2021

Gained client satisfaction and loyalty by gathering requirements, producing concepts and delivering print-ready files; built strong client relationships, advised on cost-effective marketing strategies and alternative print suppliers; consistently met deadlines across diverse projects for pubs, in-flight suppliers and other clients.

Creative Art Worker at Kingfisher Group Plc

May 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018

Created artwork and designs for internal product range books; ensured print-readiness and translated InDesign documents into 9 languages; contributed to brand identity and timely book releases.

Graphic Designer/Marketing at Medicom Healthcare Ltd

May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016

Directed and coordinated all design projects from press releases and websites to packaging; produced leaflets, packshots, exhibitions and online adverts; ensured regulatory compliance for pharmaceuticals and packaging; managed the Marketing/Design department.