Design professional with 10+ years of experience building and delivering creative assets across digital, social, campaigns, and events for consumer brands. Comfortable translating marketing strategy into engaging visual concepts, with hands-on experience across graphics, video, motion, and photography. Lead designer experience including building brand identity and a scalable visual system from the ground up, then applying it consistently across web, CRM, social, and print. Familiar with WordPress and Elementor, and supported by AI tools for ideation and production.

Blair Barclay

Design professional with 10+ years of experience building and delivering creative assets across digital, social, campaigns, and events for consumer brands. Comfortable translating marketing strategy into engaging visual concepts, with hands-on experience across graphics, video, motion, and photography. Lead designer experience including building brand identity and a scalable visual system from the ground up, then applying it consistently across web, CRM, social, and print. Familiar with WordPress and Elementor, and supported by AI tools for ideation and production.

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Design professional with 10+ years of experience building and delivering creative assets across digital, social, campaigns, and events for consumer brands. Comfortable translating marketing strategy into engaging visual concepts, with hands-on experience across graphics, video, motion, and photography.

Lead designer experience including building brand identity and a scalable visual system from the ground up, then applying it consistently across web, CRM, social, and print. Familiar with WordPress and Elementor, and supported by AI tools for ideation and production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Danish
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Digital Designer at Venture Cup Denmark
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Lead creative direction and design execution across national campaigns and brand communications. Developed visual identities, motion content, and event materials that brought strategic concepts to life.
Lead Digital Designer at Venture Cup Denmark
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led visual identity work for Venture Cup Denmark events from concept through delivery. Built brand identity and a complete visual system from the ground up, scaling it into a reusable design system for consistent use across all touchpoints. Delivered campaign assets across web, CRM, social, and print by translating marketing strategy into visual concepts. Designed and built event web pages using WordPress and Elementor. Edited video content and produced motion assets to support campaigns and events. Shot event photography to support brand and campaign materials.
Digital Designer at Danish Endurance
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Worked closely with marketing and e-commerce teams to create high-impact campaign visuals and strengthen brand storytelling across digital platforms. Developed creative concepts for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and social activations. Delivered unified visual systems for newsletters, paid ads, and web content — ensuring consistent tone of voice and brand alignment. Supported transition toward a premium, editorial-style visual identity through refined typography, composition, and photography direction.
Digital Designer at Danish Insurance
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Designed high-performing assets for paid social, e-commerce, and lifecycle marketing. Adapted campaign content across multiple platforms and audience touchpoints. Created assets for third-party platforms including marketplaces and paid channels.
Brand & UX/UI Designer at IMPACTR
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Helped build a sustainability-focused startup brand from the ground up, combining visual identity development with product design and storytelling. Designed brand identity and digital assets for the launch of the IMPACTR app. Created motion graphics and social campaigns communicating the platform’s vision in a clear, emotional, and visually cohesive way. Collaborated with developers to ensure brand consistency across digital experiences.
Brand & UX/UI Designer at IMPACTR
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Developed brand identity and visual systems applied consistently across digital platforms. Designed UI components and layouts to support a consistent digital experience.
Digital Designer at Mindjumper
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated with global brands including LEGO, Arla, and Telenor to produce engaging social and digital content. Concepted and executed visual campaigns aligned with client strategy; created motion graphics and visual storytelling pieces that increased audience engagement and digital visibility. Worked closely with art directors, copywriters, and strategists in a fast-paced agency environment.
Digital Designer at Minjumper
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Created campaign concepts including motion graphics for brand clients such as LEGO and Arla. Shot product photography to support brand and campaign materials.
Photographer at CERA – Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Documented community-led rebuilding efforts after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, preserving the resilience and recovery of the city through impactful visual storytelling. Collaborated with government officials, community leaders, and CERA’s communications team.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) at University of Canterbury, New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Diploma in Advanced Digital Media at Natcoll School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Canterbury
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026
Diploma in Digital Media at National College of Design
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods