I am a multidisciplinary designer and visual artist with a practice rooted in contemporary culture and community engagement. I am proficient in Adobe Suite specializing in Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. I create work that bridges digital and physical spaces through bold, concept-driven design. My experience spans logo design, branding and visual identity, album artwork, visualizers, and book cover design, alongside collaborative art projects and socially engaged initiatives. I bring a considered, detail-oriented approach to every project, combining strong visual storytelling with an understanding of cultural context and audience.\n\nI am passionate about community-based art and upcycling projects, designing visually cohesive identities for brands, nonprofits, and cultural initiatives, and leading workshops that empower people through creativity.

Kate Partington

I am a multidisciplinary designer and visual artist with a practice rooted in contemporary culture and community engagement. I am proficient in Adobe Suite specializing in Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. I create work that bridges digital and physical spaces through bold, concept-driven design. My experience spans logo design, branding and visual identity, album artwork, visualizers, and book cover design, alongside collaborative art projects and socially engaged initiatives. I bring a considered, detail-oriented approach to every project, combining strong visual storytelling with an understanding of cultural context and audience.\n\nI am passionate about community-based art and upcycling projects, designing visually cohesive identities for brands, nonprofits, and cultural initiatives, and leading workshops that empower people through creativity.

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I am a multidisciplinary designer and visual artist with a practice rooted in contemporary culture and community engagement. I am proficient in Adobe Suite specializing in Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. I create work that bridges digital and physical spaces through bold, concept-driven design. My experience spans logo design, branding and visual identity, album artwork, visualizers, and book cover design, alongside collaborative art projects and socially engaged initiatives. I bring a considered, detail-oriented approach to every project, combining strong visual storytelling with an understanding of cultural context and audience.\n\nI am passionate about community-based art and upcycling projects, designing visually cohesive identities for brands, nonprofits, and cultural initiatives, and leading workshops that empower people through creativity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Design Lead at Age UK Manchester
January 1, 2022 - November 13, 2025
Designing up-cycling furniture and creating artwork for Age UK’s re.mark upcycling team; creating products for in-store and e-commerce; building a growing social media presence; crafting the brand's visual identity and visual design.
Artist and Project Curator/Manager at Peshkar
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Curating the socially engaged 'Young Digitals Arts Festival'; leading a team of 14 artists; coordinating workshops across Greater Manchester; developing social media strategy and festival marketing; designing the theme and visual identity; presenting at Lisbon Web Summit 2023 and facilitating workshops with youth groups and colleges.
Production Assistant / CandleMaker at Kindred Fires
February 12, 2023 - February 12, 2023
Overseeing daily candle orders; packing orders to a high-quality standard; artworking personalised messages onto orders; collaborating effectively within a team.
Workshop Facilitator at National Football Museum
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Facilitating workshops for the general public and youth groups; teaching foundational arts skills through specialist workshops; ongoing engagement since 2024.
Commissioned Cover Designer at Manchester University Poetry Anthology
January 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Commissioned cover design for the 2025 edition.
Video Artist (Commission) at Wildcard Land
January 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Commissioned video work 'Ghost Woods' for 2025.
Artist and Project Curator/Manager at Peshkar
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Curating the Young Digitals Arts Festival; overseeing a team of 14 socially engaged artists; coordinating workshops in community spaces across Greater Manchester; developing social media strategy, marketing and festival branding; presenting internationally (Lisbon Web Summit 2023).
Production Assistant / CandleMaker at Kindred Fires
October 1, 2022 - February 12, 2023
Overseeing and crafting daily candle orders; packing orders to a high-quality standard; hand-artworking personalised messages onto orders; working effectively within a team.
Workshop Facilitator at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designing, facilitating and delivering collage arts workshops across Manchester; teaching fundamental arts skills; facilitating workshops for up to 15-20 participants; engaging with broad audiences including youth groups and the general public.

Education

BA(Hons) in Art and Design at University of Leeds
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BA(Hons) Art and Design at University of Leeds
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
A-Levels at Cowes Enterprise College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs at Cowes Enterprise College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

A-Levels: Fine Art, History, English
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Retail