I'm a Digital & Visual Artist with a background in the creative industries and local government, providing administration support across various departments including housing and research finance. I’ve built a strong blend of creative, technical and organizational skills through both in-house and freelance work as a visual artist, illustrator and film production administrator. In 2022 I launched Colour and Ash to sell prints and designs, and later added a gift store. I’ve learned a great deal about setting up a business, IP management, and creating engaging social media content (TikTok, Instagram) and blogging to grow my online presence.

Lissia Fraser

I'm a Digital & Visual Artist with a background in the creative industries and local government, providing administration support across various departments including housing and research finance. I’ve built a strong blend of creative, technical and organizational skills through both in-house and freelance work as a visual artist, illustrator and film production administrator. In 2022 I launched Colour and Ash to sell prints and designs, and later added a gift store. I’ve learned a great deal about setting up a business, IP management, and creating engaging social media content (TikTok, Instagram) and blogging to grow my online presence.

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I’m a Digital & Visual Artist with a background in the creative industries and local government, providing administration support across various departments including housing and research finance. I’ve built a strong blend of creative, technical and organizational skills through both in-house and freelance work as a visual artist, illustrator and film production administrator.

In 2022 I launched Colour and Ash to sell prints and designs, and later added a gift store. I’ve learned a great deal about setting up a business, IP management, and creating engaging social media content (TikTok, Instagram) and blogging to grow my online presence.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Digital & Visual Artist at Colour and Ash Ltd
August 1, 2022 - Present
Manage everyday running of the online business; designed creative page layouts, logos, graphics and buttons; wrote copy for pages; added multimedia (sound, video, animations); optimized website for search engines; registered domains and arranged hosting; uploaded, tested and debugged the site; prepared backups; collaborated with graphic designers and copywriters; created logos, graphics and illustrations; developed 2D and 3D designs; implemented feedback; proofed designs before print; coordinated with photographers, marketing teams and web designers; kept up-to-date with design software and trends; planned and executed social media campaigns; created a publishing schedule and engaging posts; produced video content, photos and podcasts; managed budgets and timelines; wrote blog posts and analyzed statistics.
Part-time Games Design Lecturer (Seasonal) at Brighton University
March 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Liaised with lecturers and peers; planned, delivered and reported on courses; motivated learners and built confidence; prepared teaching materials and mock exams; promoted independent thinking; provided learner feedback and ensured regular progress checks; ensured punctuality for sessions.
Part-time Lecturer & Course Manager (Level 2 Media and Level 3 Games) at South Thames Colleges - Carshalton College
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Liaised with tutors, parents and peers; offered progression guidance; prepared materials; administered tests; identified learner needs and adapted course content to improve outcomes.
VT Art & Design Lecturer at City & Westminster College
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2017
Duties as an Art & Design lecturer, including delivering sessions, preparing materials and supporting learners in developing practical and theoretical skills.

Education

PGCE Level 6 at Greenwich University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Degree Film & Visualisation at London Guildhall University
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 1994
MA Computer Animation & Visualisation at London Guildhall University
September 1, 1994 - August 1, 1995

Qualifications

Writing for Games (Merit)
January 1, 2023 - May 4, 2026
Level 3 Management
January 1, 2013 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail