I am a highly skilled and creative graphic designer with a BA and MA in Graphic Design, and a strong portfolio in publication design and print. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy designing through tangible, print-driven media that engages visually and interactively. In my role at Northend Printhouse, I collaborated with sales and production to deliver projects on time and refined ideas with clients, exploring a range of print possibilities. I've led exhibition projects such as And Then Some and MAD, delivering cohesive visual identities and producing publications under tight deadlines. My freelance work includes We Are Subculture and Countering Rhetoric, among other publications. I’m eager to grow in a professional environment that values creativity, communication, and pushing boundaries, while staying engaged with industry trends and collaborating in idea generation.

Will Riley

I am a highly skilled and creative graphic designer with a BA and MA in Graphic Design, and a strong portfolio in publication design and print. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy designing through tangible, print-driven media that engages visually and interactively. In my role at Northend Printhouse, I collaborated with sales and production to deliver projects on time and refined ideas with clients, exploring a range of print possibilities. I've led exhibition projects such as And Then Some and MAD, delivering cohesive visual identities and producing publications under tight deadlines. My freelance work includes We Are Subculture and Countering Rhetoric, among other publications. I’m eager to grow in a professional environment that values creativity, communication, and pushing boundaries, while staying engaged with industry trends and collaborating in idea generation.

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I am a highly skilled and creative graphic designer with a BA and MA in Graphic Design, and a strong portfolio in publication design and print. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy designing through tangible, print-driven media that engages visually and interactively. In my role at Northend Printhouse, I collaborated with sales and production to deliver projects on time and refined ideas with clients, exploring a range of print possibilities.

I’ve led exhibition projects such as And Then Some and MAD, delivering cohesive visual identities and producing publications under tight deadlines. My freelance work includes We Are Subculture and Countering Rhetoric, among other publications. I’m eager to grow in a professional environment that values creativity, communication, and pushing boundaries, while staying engaged with industry trends and collaborating in idea generation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer and Pre-Press Operative at Northend Printhouse
September 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025
Designed commercial work for a variety of customers, delivering creative solutions on brand guidelines and briefs. Produced wide-format assets (banners, stickers, envelopes, boxes, posters) and supported hands-on wide-format production, including releasing jobs and operating the large-format cutter. Collaborated with sales and production teams to refine ideas, apply feedback, and explore print possibilities, while expanding technical skills with specialist software.
Warehouse Operative at Katto
January 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025
Picked and packed orders, maintained an efficient workflow, and collaborated with the team to ensure timely and accurate dispatch. Operated engraving programs to deliver customised products and uphold quality standards, while improving processes to enhance productivity.
Graphic Designer at MAD Exhibition
September 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Lead and managed the project, considering team members’ skills and preferences to create an inclusive exhibition. Oversaw branding, layout, and printing to ensure cohesion within brand guidelines, navigating external variables such as funding and space to produce a memorable and progressive display.
Graphic Designer at And Then Some (Exhibition)
May 4, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Curated, photographed, designed, printed, and produced a series of eight publications in four days, demonstrating the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines and coordinating multiple production stages.
Graphic Designer at Countering Rhetoric (Dr. Austin Houldsworth)
December 31, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Designed era-accurate media including 1980s-style legal documents, slideshows, and exhibition materials for a project that won recognition at No Bounds Festival 2024.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance Design Work
February 1, 2023 - Present
Effectively balance multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines through dedicated organization and client communication, delivering versatile content across multimedia formats.
Climbing Instructor at Self-employed
March 31, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Freelance climbing instructor delivering guidance with strong time management, training and developing participants’ skills with clear explanations and safety emphasis.
Instructor at Clip’n’climb
May 31, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Led instructional videos and briefs, hosted children’s parties, and performed car park duty while upholding health and safety standards.

Education

Master of Arts in Graphic Design (Distinction) at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Graphic Design (First Class Honours) at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
A Levels - Art and Design, Graphic Design, Film Studies at Stafford College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
GCSEs at Walton High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Other