I’m Rachel Wood, a Brighton-based freelance designer with a passion for branding, packaging, and in-store graphics. Since 2009 I’ve collaborated with a diverse range of clients, providing cohesive branding systems, packaging, signage, and exhibition graphics for retail and consumer brands. I value clear communication, attention to detail, and delivering creative ideas that fit within budgets. I love working with colour, pattern, and print finishes, and I’m inspired by family, travel, good food, and discovering new bargains along the way.…

Rachel Wood

I’m Rachel Wood, a Brighton-based freelance designer with a passion for branding, packaging, and in-store graphics. Since 2009 I’ve collaborated with a diverse range of clients, providing cohesive branding systems, packaging, signage, and exhibition graphics for retail and consumer brands. I value clear communication, attention to detail, and delivering creative ideas that fit within budgets. I love working with colour, pattern, and print finishes, and I’m inspired by family, travel, good food, and discovering new bargains along the way.…

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I’m Rachel Wood, a Brighton-based freelance designer with a passion for branding, packaging, and in-store graphics. Since 2009 I’ve collaborated with a diverse range of clients, providing cohesive branding systems, packaging, signage, and exhibition graphics for retail and consumer brands.

I value clear communication, attention to detail, and delivering creative ideas that fit within budgets. I love working with colour, pattern, and print finishes, and I’m inspired by family, travel, good food, and discovering new bargains along the way.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Pink Citrus Design
January 1, 2009 - Present
Freelance designer for many different clients, handling branding, packaging, marketing materials and in-store promotions as needed.
Senior Designer at Above Consultancy, Brighton
August 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Retail and exhibition graphics, branding. Initially freelance, then permanent position.
Senior Designer at Astound, London
April 1, 2001 - May 1, 2006
Temporary team manager - POS, branding, advertising for retail clients.
Senior Designer at The Elliott Partnership, London
April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2001
Branding, leaflets, advertising.
Senior Designer / temporary studio manager at Still Waters Run Deep, London
April 1, 1999 - April 1, 2000
Corporate identities, branding, brochures.
Designer at Selfridges, London
October 1, 1996 - April 1, 1999
In-store promotional design: banners, leaflets, logos, advertising, packaging, signage.
Designer at James Kelsey Design, London
June 1, 1993 - December 1, 1993
Designer - corporate identities, corporate christmas cards, leaflets.
Designer at James Kelsey Design, London
July 1, 1994 - May 1, 1996
Designer - corporate identities, corporate christmas cards, leaflets.
Senior Designer at Above Consultancy
August 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Senior Designer - retail and exhibition graphics, branding. Initially freelance, then permanent.
Senior Designer / Temporary Team Manager at Astound
April 1, 2001 - May 1, 2006
Senior Designer / temporary team manager - POS, branding, advertising for retail clients.
Senior Designer at The Elliott Partnership
April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2001
Senior Designer - branding, leaflets, advertising.
Senior Designer / Temporary Studio Manager at Still Waters Run Deep
April 1, 1999 - April 1, 2000
Senior Designer / temporary studio manager - corporate identities, branding, brochures.
Designer at Selfridges
October 1, 1996 - April 1, 1999
Designer - in-store promotional design: banners, leaflets, logos, advertising, packaging, signage.
Designer at James Kelsey Design
June 1, 1993 - December 1, 1993
Designer - corporate identities, corporate Christmas cards, leaflets.
Designer at James Kelsey Design
July 1, 1994 - May 1, 1996
Designer - corporate identities, corporate Christmas cards, leaflets.

Education

BA (Hons) in Design Communication at Maidstone College of Art, Maidstone, Kent
September 1, 1988 - July 1, 1991
BTEC OND in General Art and Design at Epsom School of Art, Epsom, Surrey
September 1, 1986 - July 1, 1988
7 ‘O’ levels at Ricards Lodge High School, London
September 1, 1983 - July 1, 1986
BA (Hons) in Design Communication at Maidstone College of Art, Maidstone, Kent
September 1, 1988 - July 1, 1991
BTEC OND in General Art and Design at Epsom School of Art, Epsom, Surrey
September 1, 1986 - July 1, 1988
7 ‘O’ levels at Ricards Lodge High School, London
September 1, 1983 - July 1, 1986

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government, Other

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