I am a creative and adaptable designer with extensive experience across graphic design for print and digital, illustration, animation and video production. I enjoy creating simple, user-centred, visually engaging design and continually upskill in the latest technologies to create efficient design processes. Based in London, I have collaborated with brands and agencies across banking, real estate, tech and consumer goods, delivering on-brand visuals, scalable templates and engaging content while mentoring teams and championing accessibility and inclusive design.…

John Child

I am a creative and adaptable designer with extensive experience across graphic design for print and digital, illustration, animation and video production. I enjoy creating simple, user-centred, visually engaging design and continually upskill in the latest technologies to create efficient design processes. Based in London, I have collaborated with brands and agencies across banking, real estate, tech and consumer goods, delivering on-brand visuals, scalable templates and engaging content while mentoring teams and championing accessibility and inclusive design.…

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I am a creative and adaptable designer with extensive experience across graphic design for print and digital, illustration, animation and video production. I enjoy creating simple, user-centred, visually engaging design and continually upskill in the latest technologies to create efficient design processes.

Based in London, I have collaborated with brands and agencies across banking, real estate, tech and consumer goods, delivering on-brand visuals, scalable templates and engaging content while mentoring teams and championing accessibility and inclusive design.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer (Contractor) at Acacium Group
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Managed Canva-branded templates across the parent company and subsidiaries in the UK, US and Australia; designed executive PowerPoint decks with visuals and animations; produced social graphics, templates, brochures, animations and white papers; created reusable templates and upskilled teams; delivered training on accessibility and Canva markup.
Senior Designer (Contractor) at Acacium Group
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Managed and updated branding for the parent company and subsidiaries (UK, US, Australia). Designed executive presentations with visuals and animations to elevate storytelling. Produced social media graphics, templates, brochures, animations, and white papers with infographics. Created reusable templates to boost team self-sufficiency. Delivered online training on accessibility and best practices for document markup. Collaborated with marketers on trend-led social assets and produced long-form branded animations. Created redesigned high-level documents, including a White Paper showcased at the House of Lords Celebration. Recognised with multiple nominations for exceptional performance.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided social media collateral and corporate-branded materials for clients including Mission Brands Consulting, Serenitech, CBRE, Three Hounds Beer Co., Take Off Studios, Captain’s Drydock; produced and edited content for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook; designed packaging and created promotional content using 2D and 3D workflows.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Brand and logo design for Serenitech; illustrations for CBRE health and safety campaign; beer tap handle designs for Three Hounds Beer Co.; event prizes for Take Off Studios; recreated media assets and packaging for Captain’s Drydock; produced and edited content for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Senior Digital Designer at Pearson
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2022
Designed and reviewed exam papers and marketing materials as Accessibility Specialist; maintained brand guidelines; led a design team and co-ordination with international agencies; created Acrobat PDF pre-flight profiles; edited exam videos and produced assets; developed bid materials; ensured brand consistency in internal presentations.
Senior Visual Designer at Pearson
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2022
Designed and reviewed exam papers and marketing materials as Accessibility Specialist, ensuring WCAG 2.1 compliance. Maintained global brand guidelines as Brand Champion and delivered internal/supplier branding training. Managed a team of 7 designers and coordinating local/international agencies. Created Acrobat PDF pre-flight profiles to catch print issues before production. Edited exam videos and produced digital/print assets aligned with marketing goals under tight deadlines. Developed bespoke bid materials, contributing to winning a multi-million-pound Key Stage 2 tender. Designed internal presentations ensuring brand consistency and stakeholder alignment.
Senior Graphic Designer at Edexcel
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Led three global rebrands as Brand Champion; produced templates, infographics, banners and illustrations; built an asset library; managed a team of designers; received awards for exam design innovation.
Senior Designer at Edexcel
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Led three global rebrands as Brand Champion, producing templates, infographics, banners, and illustrations to strengthen brand consistency. Developed InDesign exam templates and automated Word-to-InDesign typesetting with GREPs. Created editable digital illustrations for UK exams, collaborating with stakeholders. Built an asset library to improve efficiency. Managed a team of seven designers, driving training and performance. Received four awards for exam design innovation.
Designer & Desktop Publisher at Edexcel
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008
Created visual house style guidelines for exam papers, ensuring clear, consistent, and appealing layouts. Designed exam papers, brochures, leaflets, and training materials to brand standards. Developed Key Skills Word templates to visualise candidate experience. Led illustration for GCSE, A-Level, and Key Skills content. Proofread publications (certified).
Special Effects Designer at Any FX (Special Effects TV & Film)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Created graphics used on props for film & TV, including bottle labels designed to shatter on cue and fake business cards for scenes.

Education

BA (Hons) Art & Design at Kent Institute of Art & Design (KIAD)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
GNVQ Art & Design (Intermediate & Advanced) at Carshalton College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001
A-Level Art & Design at Carshalton College
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
BA(hons) Art & Design at Kent Institute of Art & Design (KIAD)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
GNVQ Art & Design Intermediate & Advanced at Carshalton College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

A-Level Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level