Multi-skilled creative designer with 20 years’ experience delivering branding, marketing, and design solutions across print, digital, packaging, retail, and campaign design. Experienced in agency and in-house roles, producing high-quality creative work for mainstream and luxury brands. Known for strong art direction, artwork production, and brand consistency across multiple touchpoints (web, POS, retail, events, and packaging). Experienced collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, managing workflows and pipelines from enquiry through to delivery.

Lydia Clark Betts

Multi-skilled creative designer with 20 years’ experience delivering branding, marketing, and design solutions across print, digital, packaging, retail, and campaign design. Experienced in agency and in-house roles, producing high-quality creative work for mainstream and luxury brands. Known for strong art direction, artwork production, and brand consistency across multiple touchpoints (web, POS, retail, events, and packaging). Experienced collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, managing workflows and pipelines from enquiry through to delivery.

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Multi-skilled creative designer with 20 years’ experience delivering branding, marketing, and design solutions across print, digital, packaging, retail, and campaign design. Experienced in agency and in-house roles, producing high-quality creative work for mainstream and luxury brands.

Known for strong art direction, artwork production, and brand consistency across multiple touchpoints (web, POS, retail, events, and packaging). Experienced collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, managing workflows and pipelines from enquiry through to delivery.

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Work Experience

Freelance Senior Creative at Rapala VMC
January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Delivered creative design and artwork for Dynamite, Rapala, Okuma, and Normark across the fishing and angling industry. Produced assets across print, digital, retail, packaging, POS, and events. Worked closely with the Managing Director and marketing team to maintain brand consistency across all channels, reduce artwork backlogs, and improve turnaround times.
Freelance Senior Creative at Lords Group Trading
July 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Supported the Design Manager in a remote role within the construction and building materials industry. Delivered branding and creative support for UK retail stores and the company website, producing and adapting marketing assets including signage, promotional materials, digital graphics, and brand collateral while ensuring consistency across customer touchpoints.
Client Success Lead – Sales at Ponds By Michael Wheat
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
First point of contact for prospective clients promoting bespoke wildlife pond, swim pond, and lake design services. Managed leads and project pipelines through CRM systems, conducted consultations and presentations, and built strong client relationships. Collaborated with survey and construction teams to deliver a seamless customer journey from enquiry through to project completion.
Lead Creative at Studio One
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Managed client enquiries and leads for bespoke pond and lake design services. Conducted consultations, built client relationships, and collaborated with survey and construction teams to deliver projects from enquiry through to completion.
Volunteer Interior Designer at Charles Booth Community Centre
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
As a trustee and volunteer, provided interior design and decorating services to restore a historic community centre. Worked with period features and sympathetic design principles within limited budgets and multi-use requirements, recruiting volunteers to support the transformation.
Design Director at lydiaclar kbetts
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Provided interior design services across the Midlands including consultation, site surveys, room measuring, visual space planning, mood boards, 3D design, and specifications for fabrics, wallpaper, paint, and soft furnishings. Led project management and styling for single rooms through to entire estates, with online and on-site support and coordination with local suppliers and trades.
Senior Graphic Designer at DCI-Artform International
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Supported pitches, design, and artwork for in-store POS displays across print and digital for luxury health and beauty brands. Collaborated with the Creative Director, managed workflows, and liaised with internal teams and external printers. Led workplace wellbeing initiatives with HR, improving office design and employee welfare.
Senior Designer & Visualiser at Linney Group
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Lead designer for boots.com, overseeing digital projects and acting as a brand guardian. Liaised with clients and project/web development teams to achieve outcomes and deliver visually engaging design solutions. Supported the design team with adaptability to new brands and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of the Creative Arts
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
BTEC Diploma Graphic Design (year 1) at University of the Creative Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Professional Interior Design Diploma at National Design Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CHSSP Home Staging & Styling at National Design Academy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Level 2 Certificate Team Leading
January 1, 2019 - August 8, 2026
Trustee (Volunteer) - Charles Booth Community Centre
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Scout Group - Beavers (Volunteer)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Other