I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience crafting web pages, branding and animation. I design UI and campaigns, blending UX principles with strong visual storytelling to drive business results. I thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams and love turning complex briefs into clear, delightful user experiences. I currently run Lunar Loops, a one-woman cross-stitch kit business, handling design, production, distribution, and SEO. I enjoy iterating with data and feedback, and I’m passionate about solving problems that balance user needs with business goals while staying true to brand energy.

Lauren Waters

I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience crafting web pages, branding and animation. I design UI and campaigns, blending UX principles with strong visual storytelling to drive business results. I thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams and love turning complex briefs into clear, delightful user experiences. I currently run Lunar Loops, a one-woman cross-stitch kit business, handling design, production, distribution, and SEO. I enjoy iterating with data and feedback, and I’m passionate about solving problems that balance user needs with business goals while staying true to brand energy.

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience crafting web pages, branding and animation. I design UI and campaigns, blending UX principles with strong visual storytelling to drive business results. I thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams and love turning complex briefs into clear, delightful user experiences.

I currently run Lunar Loops, a one-woman cross-stitch kit business, handling design, production, distribution, and SEO. I enjoy iterating with data and feedback, and I’m passionate about solving problems that balance user needs with business goals while staying true to brand energy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Owner and Designer at Lunar Loops
September 1, 2025 - Present
Founder of Lunar Loops cross stitch kit business. Designs the patterns and packaging, sources materials, coordinates distribution, handles SEO, and runs the customer service and accounts. A one-woman business operating primarily on Etsy with select shop stockists and features on a creative blog.
UI Designer - Contract at THREE
October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Joined the agile Pay As You Go team. Designed web pages and UI elements to improve customer experience and increase sales. Implemented campaigns across journeys, creating significant uplift. Redesigned the data packs component which increased free SIM orders and revenue. Iterated the design in response to user testing. Part of the in-house agency, designing social posts, campaign work, emails and product launches. Designs were selected as the look and feel of the agency’s brand development. Awarded the Monthly Star Award and four ‘3 Celebrates’ awards.
Digital Designer - Contract at Hyperoptic
September 1, 2019 - April 30, 2021
Helped shape and deliver three brand refreshes including new guidelines. Designed webpages, UI, animations and social media. Created printed collateral for events, new van wraps and helped update the B2B brand. Led on delivering campaign imagery and artwork. Acted as a source of design authority, advising on and reviewing materials from across the marketing team.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance Designer
July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2024
Worked on freelance projects between contracts. Clients included Bloom Gin, Plenish Drinks and Aeyla (formerly Mela). Produced social content, animations and logo designs as well as other branding collateral. Also designed social-proof messaging concepts for Taggstar to improve conversion rate optimisation for international ecommerce clients.
Digital Designer at VODAFONE UK
November 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
Created banners, web pages, competition campaigns, social media content, video and animations for stakeholders across the business.
Graphic and Digital Designer at CABI
November 1, 2013 - October 31, 2017
Created brochures, posters and exhibition stands, films, animations, infographics, website designs and Apps. Awarded three ‘Above and Beyond’ awards and the CABI Development Bursary which funded filming and photography across development projects. Designed and coordinated international exhibitions, notably at The World Expo (22,200,000 visitors) and a Chelsea Flower Show garden which received RHS Gold. Mentored four interns.
Creative Assistant at Blink Productions
February 1, 2010 - May 31, 2013
Worked on music videos, adverts and short films. Aided Directors to pitches, storyboards and edit, as well as working on set.

Education

BA(Hons) Illustration at The Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at UAL, Camberwell
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
A Levels at Wells Cathedral School
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet