I am an ambitious, multi-disciplined senior graphic designer with immense creative flair, outstanding organizational skills, and a sharp eye for detail. I take great pride in the presentation and quality of my work, always striving to deliver high standards in design, whether it's packaging, branding, or bespoke illustrations. I thrive on new concepts and enjoy conceptualizing and producing creative design solutions on demand. I'm now looking for a position with potential for growth and progression where I can work alongside experienced designers to learn and step up my game. Adaptable and a quick learner, I have experience mentoring team members and guiding others to increase their packaging knowledge while maintaining brand consistency and quality across various projects.

Kachia Rafferty

I am an ambitious, multi-disciplined senior graphic designer with immense creative flair, outstanding organizational skills, and a sharp eye for detail. I take great pride in the presentation and quality of my work, always striving to deliver high standards in design, whether it's packaging, branding, or bespoke illustrations. I thrive on new concepts and enjoy conceptualizing and producing creative design solutions on demand. I'm now looking for a position with potential for growth and progression where I can work alongside experienced designers to learn and step up my game. Adaptable and a quick learner, I have experience mentoring team members and guiding others to increase their packaging knowledge while maintaining brand consistency and quality across various projects.

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I am an ambitious, multi-disciplined senior graphic designer with immense creative flair, outstanding organizational skills, and a sharp eye for detail. I take great pride in the presentation and quality of my work, always striving to deliver high standards in design, whether it’s packaging, branding, or bespoke illustrations. I thrive on new concepts and enjoy conceptualizing and producing creative design solutions on demand.

I’m now looking for a position with potential for growth and progression where I can work alongside experienced designers to learn and step up my game. Adaptable and a quick learner, I have experience mentoring team members and guiding others to increase their packaging knowledge while maintaining brand consistency and quality across various projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Creative Graphic Designer at THG Studios, Manchester
January 1, 2022 - June 10, 2024
Conceptualized and designed packaging for brands including ASDA, My Protein, Illamasqua, Espa, Eyeco, and Christophe Robin. Created mock-ups and decks to showcase concepts, bespoke illustrations and assets for print and digital. Managed photo briefs with food styling and direction, art directed photo shoots, and presented design concepts to stakeholders and senior management. Delivered daily packaging design, ensured high-quality consistent output, adhered to brand guidelines, analyzed trends for reactive branding, and mentored team members to enhance packaging knowledge.
Senior Graphic Designer at Supreme PLC, Manchester
June 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Designed packaging for in-house and licensed products such as 88Vape and JCB. Collaborated with lead designer to develop non-licensed branding, packaging, and product designs including 3D digital mock ups. Worked with teams on FMCG global brands across B2B and B2C campaigns. Developed creative assets for social media, brochures, websites, POS material, email, packaging, motion graphics, and infographics.
Senior Graphic Designer at Sinco Creations, Manchester
October 1, 2016 - May 31, 2019
Designed innovative packaging and product lines from licensed style guides for licensors such as Zuru, Mattel, MGA. Created non-licensed branding, packaging, and product designs including 3D digital mock ups. Communicated globally with licensors and liaised with factories during production. Managed a small design team creating toys and accessories. Collaborated with sales and production teams to ensure design success and proper messaging. Handled briefing, conceptualizing, scheduling, and liaising with directors and management.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Hunter Price International, Manchester
August 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
Created bespoke non-licensed designs for stationery and other products from concept to completion including packaging, CDU, and POS. Used licensed style guides for products and branding, created physical and 3D digital mock ups. Product photography and presentation creation, trend analysis, website design and UI/UX development, and marketing concepts and research. Worked closely with web development team including HTML/CSS.
Graphic Designer at Alexandra Associates, Manchester
June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
Provided brand guidelines, layout, and production design for websites and corporate communications including logos, brochures, documents, and leaflets. Designed emails and email signatures for all brands. Website design and UI/UX development. Marketing concepts and research while working closely with web development including HTML/CSS.
Graphic Designer at Beanbag Planet, Greater Manchester
November 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Provided brand guidelines and designed weekly emails, newsletters, website design, and promotional material for several sub-brands. Created social media graphics under tight deadlines and participated in company meetings.
Graphic Designer at Gov New Now, Manchester
June 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016
Created graphics and designs for merchandise, emails, signage, social media graphics, roller banners, surveys, brochures, and sales collateral interactive PDFs for clients and presentations. Managed brand identity and updated website to a modern, customer-friendly feel.
Graphic Designer at P & M Walsh Ltd, Stockport
June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015
Assisted senior designer in setting up the design and marketing department, helping with structure and implementing design processes. Created graphics and designs for merchandise, emails, signage, and social media. Developed a strong social media presence by monitoring trends, tools, and coordinating social media activities. Updated artwork files with retouching, cutting, and adapting for print, email, and online ads.
In-House Freelance QC / Proofer at Express Gifts, Accrington
January 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Created artwork briefs detailing illustration content and design features, collaborated with pre-press and copy-editing teams, Quality Checked content and data pages for accuracy and consistency, ensured clear, consistent, complete, and grammatically correct material, performing rewording or rewriting where necessary.
Graphic Designer/ Packaging Designer at Qualtex, Manchester
May 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Delivered graphic artwork aligned with brand positioning and created packaging templates for new product lines. Updated artwork files, redrew logos and images, designed social media graphics, and helped maintain websites. Attended meetings with suppliers and senior management to present new concepts and provide strategic brand development advice. Project managed production of marketing materials including trade guides and packaging, managed team workload, distributed tasks, led progress meetings, and supported team members to meet deadlines.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Various Clients (HAICO, FRUITIVORES, Empress Cana Cosmetics, Feerick Ltd)
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Created style guides for stationery and pocket money lines, developed 3D mock ups through to print, designed brand identity and packaging for organic food and cosmetic companies, created vehicle designs aligned with brand guidelines.
Senior Creative Graphic Designer at THG Studios, Manchester
August 1, 2022 - June 26, 2024
Conceptualizing and designing packaging for various brands including ASDA, My Protein, Illamasqua, Espa, Eyeco, and Christophe Robin. Creating mock-ups and presentation decks for showcasing concepts and solutions. Producing bespoke illustrations and assets for print and digital platforms while liaising with in-house and international clients. Responsible for art direction of photo shoots, primarily ASDA food photography. Presenting design concepts to stakeholders and senior management. Delivering a consistent, high-quality output of packaging and print design daily. Collaborating closely with Brand Creative Directors to maintain brand consistency and quality, mentoring and guiding team members on packaging knowledge, and driving efficiency and productivity improvements across systems. Ensuring all designs conform to brand guidelines and briefs, analyzing trends to keep brands relevant and reactive.
Senior Graphic Designer at Supreme PLC, Manchester
June 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Designed packaging for in-house and licensed products such as 88Vape and JCB. Worked with Lead Designer on non-licensed branding, packaging, and product development while creating 3D digital mock-ups. Supported FMCG global brands across B2B and B2C campaigns. Developed creative assets for campaigns including social media, brochures, websites, POS material, email, packaging, motion graphics, and infographics.
Senior Graphic Designer at Sinco Creations, Manchester
October 1, 2016 - May 31, 2019
Designed innovative packaging and product lines for licensed brands such as Zuru, Mattel, and MGA, as well as non-licensed branding and packaging, including 3D digital mock-ups. Managed design team creating toys and accessories, collaborated with sales and production teams to ensure design success. Conducted briefing, scheduling, and liaising with directors and managers. Maintained communication with licensors and factories during production.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Hunter Price International, Manchester
August 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016
Created bespoke non-licensed designs for stationery and other products including packaging, CDU, and POS from concept to completion. Used licensed style guides for packaging and products, branding, and 3D digital mock-ups. Responsibilities included product photography, presentation creation, trend analysis, website design and UI/UX development, marketing concepts, and working with development teams on HTML/CSS.
Graphic Designer at Alexandra Associates, Manchester
June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015
Provided brand guidelines, layout and production design for websites, corporate communications, logos, brochures, leaflets, emails, and email signatures. Engaged in website design and UI/UX development, marketing concepts, and worked closely with web development teams using HTML/CSS.
Graphic Designer at Beanbag Planet, Greater Manchester
November 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Provided brand guidelines and designed weekly emails, newsletters, websites, promotional material, and social media graphics for several sub-brands. Worked under tight deadlines and participated in company meetings as required.
Graphic Designer at Gov New Now, Manchester
June 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Created graphics and designs for company merchandise, emails, signage, social media, roller banners, brochures, pamphlets, sales collateral, interactive PDFs and presentations. Managed brand identity and updated the website to improve customer experience.
Graphic Designer at P & M Walsh Ltd, Stockport
June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
Assisted senior designer in setting up the Design & Marketing Department including process and structure. Created graphics for merchandise, emails, signage, social media, and helped establish a strong social media presence by monitoring trends, tools, and coordinating related activities.
In-House Freelance QC / Proofer at Express Gifts, Accrington
January 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Created artwork briefs detailing illustration content and design features such as heading hierarchy. Collaborated with Pre Press and copy editing teams. Quality checked content for accuracy, grammar, spelling, layout and consistency, making edits when necessary.
Graphic Designer/ Packaging Designer at Qualtex, Manchester
May 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Delivered graphic artwork aligned with brand positioning including packaging templates for new product lines. Updated and retouched artwork files, redrew logos and graphics accurately. Managed social media graphics and supported website maintenance. Attended meetings with suppliers and senior management to present concepts and provide strategic advice. Project managed marketing materials production and supported team workload and timelines.
Graphic Designer / Freelance at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Created style guides for stationery and pocket money lines including 3D mock-ups through to print. Developed bespoke product lines for customers such as B&M and Poundland. Created brand identities and packaging for clients including FRUITIVORES organic foods, Empress Cana Cosmetics, and Feerick Ltd vehicle branding aligned with existing brand guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Liverpool John Moores University, Stockport Campus
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
National Diploma at Stockport College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
BA HONS at Liverpool John Moores University, Stockport Campus
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
National Diploma at Stockport College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services