Lincoln-based freelance Graphic Designer specialising in brand identity, clear visual design and polished digital content, including social and marketing assets, motion graphics and multi-format design. Detail-driven and organised, I bring a meticulous, strategic approach to every brief, crafting professional, engaging communications for both digital and print. With experience across in-house, agency and freelance settings, I am self-motivated and confident working independently or collaboratively, managing multiple projects with consistency and care.

Alison Phillips

Lincoln-based freelance Graphic Designer specialising in brand identity, clear visual design and polished digital content, including social and marketing assets, motion graphics and multi-format design. Detail-driven and organised, I bring a meticulous, strategic approach to every brief, crafting professional, engaging communications for both digital and print. With experience across in-house, agency and freelance settings, I am self-motivated and confident working independently or collaboratively, managing multiple projects with consistency and care.

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Lincoln-based freelance Graphic Designer specialising in brand identity, clear visual design and polished digital content, including social and marketing assets, motion graphics and multi-format design.
Detail-driven and organised, I bring a meticulous, strategic approach to every brief, crafting professional, engaging communications for both digital and print. With experience across in-house, agency and freelance settings, I am self-motivated and confident working independently or collaboratively, managing multiple projects with consistency and care.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Compass Group
January 1, 2017 - Present
As the most senior creative within the marketing team, I led the creative direction across all visual communications, producing high-quality, on-brand design from concept to delivery for both digital and print. I authored and maintained the company's brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all offices and materials. Collaborated with external clients to deliver bespoke design solutions respecting their brand identities within agreed timeframes and budgets. Worked autonomously and collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers, upholding inclusivity, clarity, and professionalism. Utilized Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Providing brand identity, visual design and multi-format digital content for organisations in sectors including charities and healthcare. Managing projects independently from brief to final artwork with a detail-driven, organised approach, while communicating clearly with clients and offering constructive guidance throughout. Projects include logos and brand assets, social graphics, motion graphics, audio-video editing, brochures and multi-page documents, interactive digital reports, digital invitations and promotional adverts.
Senior Graphic Designer at Duncan & Toplis
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
As the senior creative and brand lead within the marketing team, I oversaw all visual communications, strengthening brand cohesion across digital and print, and delivering high-quality design from concept to completion. I also led client-facing projects, producing clear, creative, audience-focused design.
Graphic Designer at Compass Group
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Based at HMRC’s training college in Lincoln, I delivered creative visual communications across multiple platforms, including marketing assets, promotional materials, event collateral and on-site displays, managing the creative process from concept to final output in line with Compass and HMRC brand standards.

Education

BA (Hons) at Graphic Design
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
National Diploma at Book Design
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000
National Diploma at Graphic Design
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
ND Book Design
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
ND Book Design
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization