I am a freelance editorial designer with extensive experience delivering engaging print from concept through to final production. I collaborate closely with editors and contributors to shape editorial layouts, contribute to image selection, and manage the full production process, including artworking, reprographics, and pre-press. My work spans a range of clients, including Westland Horticulture, The Wildlife Trusts, Red Tractor, ZICO, and Kelsey Media, covering brochures, magazines, packaging, advertising, and large-scale publications. I specialise in producing clear, visually compelling design within established brand guidelines, delivering high-quality, print-ready outcomes.

Kate Holt

I am a freelance editorial designer with extensive experience delivering engaging print from concept through to final production. I collaborate closely with editors and contributors to shape editorial layouts, contribute to image selection, and manage the full production process, including artworking, reprographics, and pre-press. My work spans a range of clients, including Westland Horticulture, The Wildlife Trusts, Red Tractor, ZICO, and Kelsey Media, covering brochures, magazines, packaging, advertising, and large-scale publications. I specialise in producing clear, visually compelling design within established brand guidelines, delivering high-quality, print-ready outcomes.

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I am a freelance editorial designer with extensive experience delivering engaging print from concept through to final production. I collaborate closely with editors and contributors to shape editorial layouts, contribute to image selection, and manage the full production process, including artworking, reprographics, and pre-press.

My work spans a range of clients, including Westland Horticulture, The Wildlife Trusts, Red Tractor, ZICO, and Kelsey Media, covering brochures, magazines, packaging, advertising, and large-scale publications. I specialise in producing clear, visually compelling design within established brand guidelines, delivering high-quality, print-ready outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Art Editor at Kolt Graphic Design
January 1, 2011 - Present
Owner and lead designer; freelancing for editorial projects, collaborating with editors and contributors; handling image selection, art working, reprographics, and pre-press; delivering final print-ready PDFs and liaising with printers.
Senior Editorial Designer at A.T. Graphics Ltd
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Head designer and account handler on consumer and industry magazines including British Farmer & Grower, Farming Wales, Choice, Country Kitchen, Grow It! and Practical Poultry.
Graphic Designer & Creative Account Manager at printing.com
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Responsible for creating dynamic designs and corporate identities for application across a wide range of marketing materials including stationery, leaflets and brochures.
Pre-press Artist / Graphic Designer at Final Repro
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Early career role; developed strong Mac skills, including photo-retouching and image manipulation across emap (now Bauer) magazine titles, from Birdwatching to MaxPower.

Education

First-Class Degree in Graphic Design (with honours) at De Montfort University, Lincoln
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Member of the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) through the Student Assessment Scheme; merit in editorial-based design
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail