Creative, enthusiastic and reliable graphic designer with many years experience in designing a wide range of material both for print and the web. PRESENT ROLE Freelance Designer From my office at home I have worked successfully with a range of clients from many different backgrounds. I approach each job with enthusiasm and my main aim is client satisfaction. I am fluent in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (using Creative Cloud) as well as Powerpoint and Canva. I am a good communicator, I have a keen eye for detail and I have never missed a deadline. My work includes designing books, magazines, exhibitions, brochures, logos, branding, leaflets, posters, banners, promotional material, infographics and more. My clients of note have included Wates, Berkeley Homes, Waitrose, Muddy Stilettos, The Churchill Fellowship, Mousetrap Theatre Projects, The Reading Agency, Crowood Press, Waverley Borough Council and many others.

Susan Richards

Creative, enthusiastic and reliable graphic designer with many years experience in designing a wide range of material both for print and the web. PRESENT ROLE Freelance Designer From my office at home I have worked successfully with a range of clients from many different backgrounds. I approach each job with enthusiasm and my main aim is client satisfaction. I am fluent in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (using Creative Cloud) as well as Powerpoint and Canva. I am a good communicator, I have a keen eye for detail and I have never missed a deadline. My work includes designing books, magazines, exhibitions, brochures, logos, branding, leaflets, posters, banners, promotional material, infographics and more. My clients of note have included Wates, Berkeley Homes, Waitrose, Muddy Stilettos, The Churchill Fellowship, Mousetrap Theatre Projects, The Reading Agency, Crowood Press, Waverley Borough Council and many others.

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Creative, enthusiastic and reliable graphic designer with many years experience in designing a wide range of material both for print and the web.

PRESENT ROLE Freelance Designer From my office at home I have worked successfully with a range of clients from many different backgrounds. I approach each job with enthusiasm and my main aim is client satisfaction. I am fluent in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (using Creative Cloud) as well as Powerpoint and Canva. I am a good communicator, I have a keen eye for detail and I have never missed a deadline. My work includes designing books, magazines, exhibitions, brochures, logos, branding, leaflets, posters, banners, promotional material, infographics and more. My clients of note have included Wates, Berkeley Homes, Waitrose, Muddy Stilettos, The Churchill Fellowship, Mousetrap Theatre Projects, The Reading Agency, Crowood Press, Waverley Borough Council and many others.

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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.

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

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Industry Experience

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