I'm Susan Richards, a freelance graphic designer based in Farnham, UK, with many years' experience designing books, magazines, exhibitions, brochures, logos, branding, leaflets, posters, banners and infographics for a wide range of clients. I’ve led design teams on major magazines and I’ve delivered print and online materials on time while maintaining high creative standards. I’m fluent in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (Creative Cloud), and I also use PowerPoint and Canva. I pride myself on clear communication, attention to detail and a client-focused approach that ensures satisfaction. In addition to delivering strong visual work, I’ve managed repro, directed photoshoots, sourced photography and illustrations, and collaborated closely with editors and production teams to meet tight deadlines. My versatility spans magazine layouts, branding, books, exhibitions and promotional materials for both print and digital media.

Susan Richards

I'm Susan Richards, a freelance graphic designer based in Farnham, UK, with many years' experience designing books, magazines, exhibitions, brochures, logos, branding, leaflets, posters, banners and infographics for a wide range of clients. I’ve led design teams on major magazines and I’ve delivered print and online materials on time while maintaining high creative standards. I’m fluent in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (Creative Cloud), and I also use PowerPoint and Canva. I pride myself on clear communication, attention to detail and a client-focused approach that ensures satisfaction. In addition to delivering strong visual work, I’ve managed repro, directed photoshoots, sourced photography and illustrations, and collaborated closely with editors and production teams to meet tight deadlines. My versatility spans magazine layouts, branding, books, exhibitions and promotional materials for both print and digital media.

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I’m Susan Richards, a freelance graphic designer based in Farnham, UK, with many years’ experience designing books, magazines, exhibitions, brochures, logos, branding, leaflets, posters, banners and infographics for a wide range of clients. I’ve led design teams on major magazines and I’ve delivered print and online materials on time while maintaining high creative standards. I’m fluent in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (Creative Cloud), and I also use PowerPoint and Canva. I pride myself on clear communication, attention to detail and a client-focused approach that ensures satisfaction.

In addition to delivering strong visual work, I’ve managed repro, directed photoshoots, sourced photography and illustrations, and collaborated closely with editors and production teams to meet tight deadlines. My versatility spans magazine layouts, branding, books, exhibitions and promotional materials for both print and digital media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer at Pet Subjects
February 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Designer for Designer Dogs Monthly; collaborated with a remote team of editors; designed the majority of the monthly title, created advertisements for clients, handled repro, made editorial amendments and prepared artwork for print.
Art Editor at Horse&Rider (D J Murphy)
November 1, 2011 - July 1, 2015
Designed layouts for this market-leading equestrian title; managed a team of designers; created marketing material for the magazine and company, both printed and online.
Website Designer (maternity cover) at BWebsites
June 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Worked on websites for a wide range of companies; one project (whatkatiedidnext.co.uk) won a gold award for design at the Mumpreneur awards.
Freelance Magazine Designer at IPC Media (now Time Inc.)
December 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003
Freelance in-house designer for IPC titles; contributed to Practical Parenting, 25 Beautiful Homes and Hair among others.
Art Editor at ntl:guide and Cable Guide, Scorpio Publishing
March 1, 2000 - November 1, 2002
Managing a team of designers; designed monthly features and listings magazines from inception; coordinated layouts with editorial, followed house style guidelines; commissioned photography and illustrations; directed photoshoots; liaised with repro house.
Freelance Magazine Designer at The Funday Times, Guardian Guide, Empire, Looks, Big, Bliss, more! / Sydney: New Weekly, Big Hit, Dolly, That’s Life
November 1, 1998 - February 1, 2000
Freelance in-house designer; worked on multiple titles across London and Sydney.
Deputy Art Editor at Reader’s Digest, Sydney
March 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998
Designed this picture-led, ring-bound first aid guide from concept through to completion over six months; sketched visuals, designed layouts and coordinated photoshoots.
Senior Designer at Act Two Publishing
December 1, 1996 - February 1, 1998
Disney Big Time: designed lively and colourful layouts for this market-leading fortnightly magazine for the 7-11 year old market.
Designer at Dorling Kindersley
July 1, 1994 - February 1, 1996
Eyewitness Travel Guides: designed a wide variety of layouts; commissioned photography and complex artworks; prepared artwork for print and checked repro.
Freelance Magazine Designer at London & Sydney titles (The Funday Times, Guardian Guide, Empire, Looks, Big, Bliss, Sugar, What’s on TV, New Woman, etc.; Sydney: New Weekly, Big Hit, Dolly, That’s Life)
November 1, 1998 - February 1, 2000
Freelance designer for numerous magazines; contributed to both London-based and Sydney-based titles.

Education

Graphic Information Design (BA Hons.) 2:1 at University of Westminster, London
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Foundation Course at West Surrey College of Art and Design, Farnham, Surrey
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
A Levels at Brooklands Technical College, Weybridge, Surrey
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
GCSEs at Horsell High School, Woking, Surrey
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Graphic Information Design (BA Hons.) 2:1 at University of Westminster, London
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Foundation Course at West Surrey College of Art and Design, Farnham, Surrey
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
A Levels at Brooklands Technical College, Weybridge, Surrey
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
GCSEs at Horsell High School, Woking, Surrey
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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