I’m a communications, design and multimedia specialist with more than 12 years of experience in science communication, focusing on messaging, design, writing, layout and impact strategy. I help researchers, NGOs and non-profits turn complex ideas into clear, engaging design for wide-reaching impact. I work across languages and time zones with clients including scientific institutions, UN agencies (UNDP, UNODC, UN IOM), technology innovation companies, universities and non-profits, producing print, online and multimedia material for scientific research and humanitarian projects. I oversee messaging and multimedia output, act as brand guardian, write and edit text content, and develop brand systems. I design presentation decks, UX/UI, infographics, brochures, billboards and social media assets, and I produce videos, ensuring all work aligns with high-profile brand guidelines and objectives.…

Fran O’Neill Sergent

I’m a communications, design and multimedia specialist with more than 12 years of experience in science communication, focusing on messaging, design, writing, layout and impact strategy. I help researchers, NGOs and non-profits turn complex ideas into clear, engaging design for wide-reaching impact. I work across languages and time zones with clients including scientific institutions, UN agencies (UNDP, UNODC, UN IOM), technology innovation companies, universities and non-profits, producing print, online and multimedia material for scientific research and humanitarian projects. I oversee messaging and multimedia output, act as brand guardian, write and edit text content, and develop brand systems. I design presentation decks, UX/UI, infographics, brochures, billboards and social media assets, and I produce videos, ensuring all work aligns with high-profile brand guidelines and objectives.…

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I’m a communications, design and multimedia specialist with more than 12 years of experience in science communication, focusing on messaging, design, writing, layout and impact strategy. I help researchers, NGOs and non-profits turn complex ideas into clear, engaging design for wide-reaching impact.

I work across languages and time zones with clients including scientific institutions, UN agencies (UNDP, UNODC, UN IOM), technology innovation companies, universities and non-profits, producing print, online and multimedia material for scientific research and humanitarian projects. I oversee messaging and multimedia output, act as brand guardian, write and edit text content, and develop brand systems. I design presentation decks, UX/UI, infographics, brochures, billboards and social media assets, and I produce videos, ensuring all work aligns with high-profile brand guidelines and objectives.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Design Consultant at United Nations
October 11, 2025 - Present
Designing the Manual on Migration for the UN International Organisation for Migration: 300 page document design and layout - presented design concepts to team - created a4 4pp - designing 300 page mental and PowerPoint pitch deck - exporting for print and visual publication - working with international team with ~5 hour time difference
Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist at University of Cambridge
September 9, 2013 - March 31, 2025
Led graphic design for a high-profile climate research programme, with a strong focus on data storytelling and layout for stakeholder engagement. • Edited and designed 20+ high-impact long-form reports • Led branding for climate and technology innovation initiatives, producing guidelines and ensuring consistent identity, delivered training on branding, publication standards, and accessible design • Created data visualizations and infographics to communicate complex research for print and digital • Designed multilingual material; presentation decks, brochures, flyers, reports, and digital content • Built websites and social content (Drupal, WordPress) (ww.tickzero.com, www.uselessgroup.org) Served as Creative Director for climate and industry outreach initiatives, including Tick Zero, the 88 Pianists STEM project and ICTP2017 conference
Communications, Design and Multimedia Expert at Self-employed
July 1, 2018 - Present
Working across languages and time zones with clients including scientific institutions, UN agencies (UNDP, UNODC, UN IOM), technology innovation companies, universities and non-profits. Producing print, online and multimedia material for scientific research and humanitarian projects. Content creation – web and social campaign development, creating full scheduled packages, overseeing messaging and multimedia output for science and climate organisations, and acting as brand guardian, writing and editing text content in line with aims. Writing for online and print and social media engagement. Editing and layout of reports ranging from 16 to 300 pages, including graphics, images, tables and covers, working within strict high-profile brand guidelines. Developing brand training, identity and aesthetic direction, creating logos, guidelines, and delivering brand systems. Designing presentation decks, UX/UI, infographics, brochures, billboards, advertising, and social media assets, in additio
Communications Manager – Design and Multimedia focus at University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering
September 1, 2013 - March 1, 2025
Led graphic design for a high-profile climate research programme, with a strong focus on technology transition and stakeholder engagement. Edited and designed 20+ long-form reports. Produced videos and created infographics to communicate complex research for print and digital. Built websites and social content (Drupal, WordPress). Monitored engagement data and used analytics to refine campaign content across digital channels. Designed multilingual material; presentation decks, brochures, flyers, reports, and digital content. Served as Creative Director for STEM outreach initiatives and events, including Tick Zero, the 88 Pianists project and ICTP2017 conference, in charge of full brand and content strategy, leading teams of external creatives, and full event coordination.
Communications Manager at Fever Media
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Production Coordinator at Pozzitive Television
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Comedy Department Coordinator at BBC
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Production Secretary at RDF Television
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Junior Video Journalist at Press Association
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Education

BA/Hons Broadcast Journalism at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2004 - July 27, 2007

Qualifications

BA/Hons in Broadcast Journalism
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction
    paper The United Nations International Organization on Migration

    October 2025 - November 2025
    Designing the Manual on Migration 300 page document for print and online