I'm Laura Hill, a graphic designer with 24 years of experience in visual design, branding, and digital media. I help businesses communicate their messages visually with designs that are aesthetically pleasing and strategically effective. My career spans agency, in-house and freelance work for brands like Travis Perkins, Monarch Airlines, Carlsberg, the BBC, Honda, Simba, Pure Gyms, and Gtechniq. I excel at leading creative projects, coordinating with suppliers, managing budgets and timelines, and delivering print and digital campaigns from concept to completion.

Laura Hill

I'm Laura Hill, a graphic designer with 24 years of experience in visual design, branding, and digital media. I help businesses communicate their messages visually with designs that are aesthetically pleasing and strategically effective. My career spans agency, in-house and freelance work for brands like Travis Perkins, Monarch Airlines, Carlsberg, the BBC, Honda, Simba, Pure Gyms, and Gtechniq. I excel at leading creative projects, coordinating with suppliers, managing budgets and timelines, and delivering print and digital campaigns from concept to completion.

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I’m Laura Hill, a graphic designer with 24 years of experience in visual design, branding, and digital media. I help businesses communicate their messages visually with designs that are aesthetically pleasing and strategically effective.

My career spans agency, in-house and freelance work for brands like Travis Perkins, Monarch Airlines, Carlsberg, the BBC, Honda, Simba, Pure Gyms, and Gtechniq. I excel at leading creative projects, coordinating with suppliers, managing budgets and timelines, and delivering print and digital campaigns from concept to completion.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Roarr Creative
January 1, 2020 - November 11, 2025
Freelance branding and print/digital material production for local businesses; built a diverse client portfolio including Pure Gyms and Gtechniq; managed client meetings, timelines, budgets and sourcing printed materials; coordinated with suppliers; oversaw project scheduling and finances.
Midweight Designer at Milton Bayer
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Worked on a variety of print and digital projects across multiple industries; collaborated with teams and clients such as Travis Perkins, Monarch Airlines, Carlsberg, The BBC, Honda, Simba, Manchester City; delivered magazines, branding, stationery, brochures, POS, signage, exhibitions, livery, packaging, websites, emails and social media campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Thunder Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Part of a creative team producing work for clients such as Redken hair products and Holophane Lighting; collaborated with other creatives on premium brands.
Graphic Designer at Custard Creative
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
First design role after graduation; involved in photo shoots, general design and checking cromaline proofs.
Head of Design at Eterna Lighting
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Oversaw a new design facility; set up hardware/software and photography studio; produced packaging, brochures, point-of-sale, photography and data sheets; hired and managed a creative assistant; coordinated with Directors and sales/technical departments to deliver sales/promotional material.
Middleweight Designer at Milton Bayer
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Over 12 years, I worked on a variety of projects across industries, collaborating with clients such as Travis Perkins, Monarch Airlines, Carlsberg, The BBC, Honda, Simba, Manchester City. I handled both print and digital projects, contributing to magazines, branding, business stationery, brochures, press advertising, POS, signage, exhibitions, livery, packaging, websites, emails and social campaigns.
Head of Design at Eterna Lighting
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Oversee a new design facility within the company. Set up hardware/software, created a photography studio, and collaborated with Directors and sales/technical departments to produce packaging, brochures, point-of-sale, photography and data sheets. Also responsible for hiring a creative assistant and managing workload and timelines.
Graphic Designer at Thunder Design
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
As part of a creative team, produced work for clients such as Redken hair products and Holophane Lighting. Collaborated with other designers and delivered packaging, brochures, magazines, and premium brand materials.
Graphic Designer at Custard Creative
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
My first design role after graduation. I participated in photo shoots, general design work and checking cromaline proofs, gaining a broad foundation in the end-to-end design process.
Middleweight Designer at Milton Bayer
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Over 12 years at Milton Bayer, I collaborated with diverse industries to deliver creative solutions tailored to each client’s needs. I worked on projects for Travis Perkins, Monarch Airlines, Carlsberg, The BBC, Honda, Simba, Manchester City, and more. I contributed to both print and digital work, including magazines, branding, business stationery, brochures, press advertising, POS, signage, exhibitions, livery, packaging, websites, emails and social media campaigns.

Education

BA Hons Graphic Design at De Montfort University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
BTech Graphic Design at Northampton College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons Graphic Design at De Montfort University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Graphic Design at Northampton College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons GRAPHIC DESIGN at De Montfort University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) GRAPHIC DESIGN at Northampton College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

DBS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
Clean Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
DBS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
DBS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
Clean Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

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