Hi, I'm Richard Hall, a senior graphic designer with a focus on fashion and clothing. I founded RH Design in 2016 and work freelance with worldwide brands and small independent labels. I collaborate with clients to discuss and develop projects, delivering apparel graphics, moodboard research, CAD diagrams, range planning and final artwork/tech packs for production. I also design logos, social media templates, signage, posters, packaging and exhibition stands for brand identity and print projects. In addition to client work, I mentor undergraduates at Sheffield Hallam University, sharing industry insights and helping develop their projects. I enjoy leading teams, mentoring junior designers and continually updating my skills with new 3D software to stay ahead.

Richard Hall

Hi, I'm Richard Hall, a senior graphic designer with a focus on fashion and clothing. I founded RH Design in 2016 and work freelance with worldwide brands and small independent labels. I collaborate with clients to discuss and develop projects, delivering apparel graphics, moodboard research, CAD diagrams, range planning and final artwork/tech packs for production. I also design logos, social media templates, signage, posters, packaging and exhibition stands for brand identity and print projects. In addition to client work, I mentor undergraduates at Sheffield Hallam University, sharing industry insights and helping develop their projects. I enjoy leading teams, mentoring junior designers and continually updating my skills with new 3D software to stay ahead.

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Hi, I’m Richard Hall, a senior graphic designer with a focus on fashion and clothing. I founded RH Design in 2016 and work freelance with worldwide brands and small independent labels. I collaborate with clients to discuss and develop projects, delivering apparel graphics, moodboard research, CAD diagrams, range planning and final artwork/tech packs for production. I also design logos, social media templates, signage, posters, packaging and exhibition stands for brand identity and print projects.

In addition to client work, I mentor undergraduates at Sheffield Hallam University, sharing industry insights and helping develop their projects. I enjoy leading teams, mentoring junior designers and continually updating my skills with new 3D software to stay ahead.

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Work Experience

Art and Design Mentor at Sheffield Hallam University
December 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Advised undergraduates on all aspects of working within the design industry, and helped develop their projects.
Senior Designer & Founder at RH Design
June 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance design for worldwide and small independent brands; apparel graphics, moodboard research, CAD diagrams, range planning and final artwork/tech packs for production. For print/identity projects, I deliver logo and promotional material design, such as social media templates, business cards, signage, posters, packaging and exhibition stands.
Senior Menswear & Graphic Designer at RedInc Ltd.
April 1, 2004 - June 1, 2016
Designed garments for a youth fashion market; created illustrative prints and graphics for jersey, woven and outerwear; developed trim sets and branding, including labelling, swing tags, buttons and zip pullers; produced detailed diagrams and CADs for production teams; liaised with suppliers and third-party sourcing agents in China, India, Egypt and Pakistan; oversaw fabric lab dips, print strike-offs and fittings; recruited and mentored junior designers; contributed to promotional materials and brand bible.
Co-founder / Designer at Cannibal Design
March 1, 2002 - April 1, 2004
Designed websites and printed media for local businesses; managed projects from brief to completion.
Gallery Assistant at Sheffield Museums & Galleries Trust
May 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Provided customer service to visitors across four sites; assisted in technical installation of exhibitions; delivered art classes to children aged 7–11 and developed lesson plans based on exhibitions.

Education

Computer Graphics – Distinction at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
BA (HONS) Fine Art – 2.1 at University of Derby
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Art Foundation at Sheffield College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design – Merit at Sheffield College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
GCSEs (Art included) at Westfield Comprehensive
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services