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I’m Clare Harrison, a qualified graphic designer with 16 years of experience in the industry. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects including branding, advertising, catalogues, packaging, websites, newsletters, e‑mailers, pull‑up banners, and print. I thrive at turning briefs into polished artwork and can manage multiple projects under pressure while maintaining careful attention to detail.
I’m passionate, enthusiastic and take pride in my work. I’m open to relocation anywhere and bring strong design, packaging and print production skills, plus experience operating in-house printers and cutting machines. I value collaboration and delivering high-quality results on time.
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Work Experience
Creative Designer and Studio Project Manager at Seatriever
July 1, 2017 - October 31, 2025Attended business meetings to collate information to create briefs for the design department. Raised component codes for each product being worked on. Demonstrated good communication skills. Created packaging design to general artwork updates including barcodes (ITF14, UPC-A, Interleaved etc). Worked to strict packaging guidelines. Used inhouse printers and cutting machine to create packaging mock ups and POS.
Creative Designer and Account Handler at Marlin Digital Imaging
July 31, 2017 - July 24, 2025Oversaw creative direction and ensured briefing requirements were met. Managed ownership of client relations. Set up meetings with new business accounts. Created clear presentations for new and existing clients. Demonstrated good organisational skills. Managed large budgets and contracts. Quoted and invoiced various jobs.
Graphic Designer and Account Handler at Marlin Digital Imaging
March 31, 2014 - July 24, 2025Handled broad range of jobs including branding, stationary, signage, vehicle graphics, exhibition stands, brochures, advertising and HTML emails. Re-designed, created and updated multilingual artwork. Maintained understanding and kept to clients requirements. Managed strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Provided colleague training and time management support.
Junior Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
March 31, 2012 - July 24, 2025Produced creative concepts to polished artwork. Knowledgeable with colours for print/web, resolutions and file formats. Learnt about paper weights, finishes and print processes. Took part in meetings to discuss briefs and opportunities.
Freelance Graphic Designer
February 28, 2010 - July 24, 2025Created work, amendments and image touch-ups. Liaised with clients and suppliers. Prepared approved work for print.
Senior Graphic Designer at SeaRetriever
January 1, 2017 - PresentAs a key member of the in-house creative team for 8 years, I have worked across the full lifecycle of product packaging - from initial concept through to final production. I have helped shape and evolve the look of our packaging, developing new visual directions and designing entire product ranges, as well as updating and maintaining existing lines. My role includes creating and amending packaging, managing component codes, and ensuring consistency through well-maintained templates and brand guidelines. I collaborate closely with departments across the business - including sales, compliance, and product development - to ensure each design is commercially effective, on-brand, and compliant with all relevant standards.
Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
January 1, 2017 - September 3, 2025In the later stages of my time at Marlin, I took on greater ownership of client relationships and project delivery. I worked across a broad range of print formats - from small-scale collateral to large-format displays - and expanded into digital, producing HTML emails, animated GIFs, and beginning to explore video content. I managed projects from quoting through to delivery, set up meetings with new prospects, and ensured files were fully checked and client-ready. I was responsible for managing others through their deadlines while meeting my own, and maintained a well-organised file system to keep projects running smoothly. This period gave me confidence in leading projects, managing clients, and balancing creativity with commercial needs.
Junior Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
January 1, 2012 - September 3, 2025Gained a strong foundation in the fundamentals of print and digital design. Gained hands-on experience with paper stocks, finishes, and print processes, while learning to confidently prepare artwork using the correct file formats, resolutions, and colour profiles for both print and web. Contributed to creative concept development, took part in client meetings, and began building practical and collaborative skills that continue to shape how I work today.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2009 - PresentTaking on freelance projects since the start of my career. Enjoy the variety it brings and the chance to meet interesting people along the way. Freelance work never takes priority over my full-time role; it’s a creative outlet that helps me stay fresh, inspired, and open to new ideas in a low-pressure space.
Senior Graphic Designer at SeaRetriever
January 1, 2017 - PresentAs a key member of the in-house creative team for 8 years, I have worked across the full lifecycle of product packaging from initial concept through to final production. I have contributed to shaping and evolving the packaging look, developing new visual directions, designing entire product ranges, and maintaining existing lines. Responsibilities include creating and amending packaging, managing component codes, and ensuring design consistency through templates and brand guidelines. I collaborate with sales, compliance, and product development teams to ensure designs are commercially effective, on-brand, and compliant with standards.
Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
January 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025Took greater ownership of client relationships and project delivery, working across a broad range of print formats and expanding into digital including HTML emails, animated GIFs, and video content. Managed projects from quoting to delivery and liaised with new prospects. Responsible for managing multiple deadlines and maintaining an organized file system. Gained confidence in leading projects, managing clients, and balancing creativity with commercial needs.
Junior Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
January 1, 2012 - September 5, 2025Built a strong foundation in print and digital design fundamentals, gaining hands-on experience with paper stocks, finishes, and print processes. Learned to prepare artwork correctly for print and web. Contributed to creative concept development, participated in client meetings, and developed practical and collaborative skills.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2009 - PresentUndertook freelance projects throughout career as a creative outlet to maintain inspiration and openness to new ideas. Freelance work is secondary to full-time employment and provides variety and opportunities to meet diverse clients.
Senior Graphic Designer at Seatriever
January 1, 2017 - PresentKey member of the in-house creative team responsible for the full lifecycle of product packaging, from concept through final production. Shaped and evolved packaging visuals, developed new directions, designed entire product ranges, and updated existing lines. Created and amended packaging, managed component codes, and maintained brand guidelines. Collaborated with Sales, Compliance and Product Development to ensure designs were commercially effective, on-brand, and compliant with relevant standards.
Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
December 31, 2017 - October 9, 2025Took ownership of client relationships and project delivery, working across print formats from small-scale collateral to large-format displays and expanding into digital (HTML emails, animated GIFs, and early video). Managed projects from quotes to delivery, set up meetings with prospects, and ensured files were client-ready. Led others to meet deadlines while maintaining a well-organised file system; developed skills in balancing creativity with commercial needs.
Junior Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
December 31, 2012 - October 9, 2025Gained hands-on experience with print and digital design, including paper stocks, finishes and print processes; prepared artwork using correct file formats, resolutions and colour profiles for print and web. Contributed to concept development, participated in client meetings, and built practical, collaborative skills shaping current work.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - PresentFreelance projects since the start of my career. Variety of work and opportunities to meet interesting people; freelancing is a creative outlet that keeps me fresh and inspired, while not taking priority over full-time work.
Senior Graphic Designer at Seatriever
January 1, 2017 - PresentKey member of the in-house creative team, leading end-to-end product packaging from concept to production. Developed new visual directions, designed entire product ranges, and updated/maintained existing lines. Created and amended packaging, managed component codes, and ensured consistency through templates and brand guidelines. Collaborated with sales, compliance, and product development to guarantee designs are commercially effective, on-brand, and compliant with relevant standards.
Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
January 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025Managed client relationships and project delivery across a broad range of print formats and digital outputs. Produced HTML emails, animated GIFs, and began exploring video content. Led projects from quotation through delivery, conducted meetings with new prospects, supervised others to meet deadlines, and maintained an organized file system to keep projects running smoothly.
Junior Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
January 1, 2012 - October 9, 2025Gained a strong foundation in print and digital design, with hands-on experience in paper stocks, finishes, and print processes. Learned to prepare artwork with correct file formats, resolutions, and colour profiles for print and web. Contributed to concept development, participated in client meetings, and built practical and collaborative skills that shape current practice.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - PresentFreelance projects since the start of my career, offering variety and opportunities to meet interesting clients. Freelance work complements full-time roles, providing a creative outlet that keeps me fresh and open to new ideas within a low-pressure space.
Senior Graphic Designer at SEATRIEVER
January 1, 2017 - November 16, 2025Key member of the in-house creative team, responsible for the full lifecycle of product packaging—from initial concept through final production. I’ve helped shape and evolve packaging visuals by developing new directions, designing entire product ranges, and updating existing lines. My role includes creating and amending packaging, managing component codes, and maintaining brand guidelines and templates to ensure consistency. I collaborate with sales, compliance, and product development to ensure each design is commercially effective, on-brand, and compliant with all relevant standards.
Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Over several years at Marlin Digital Imaging, I took on greater ownership of client relationships and project delivery. I worked across print formats—from small collateral to large-format displays—and expanded into digital with HTML emails, animated GIFs, and basic video content. I managed projects from quoting through to delivery, set up meetings with new prospects, and ensured files were client-ready. I led teams through deadlines and maintained a well-organized file system to keep projects running smoothly. This period built my confidence in leading projects, managing clients, and balancing design with commercial needs.
Junior Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Grounding in print and digital design. I gained hands-on experience with paper stocks, finishes, and print processes, while preparing artwork using correct formats, resolutions, and colour profiles for print and web. I contributed to concept development, participated in client meetings, and began building practical and collaborative skills that shape my approach today.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2009 - November 16, 2025Since 2009 I’ve taken on freelance projects alongside my full-time work. I enjoy variety and meeting interesting people; freelancing provides a creative outlet that keeps me fresh and open to new ideas in a low-pressure space.
Creative Studio Manager at Seatriever
July 1, 2017 - PresentResponsible for creating briefs in the online business system, attending meetings to collate information for the design department, raising component codes for each product, packaging design and artwork updates, creating barcodes (ITF14, UPC-A, Interleaved etc), working to strict packaging guidelines, and operating in-house printers and cutting machines to create packaging mockups and POS.
Account Handler at Marlin Digital Imaging
March 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017Overseeing creative direction and ensuring briefing requirements are met; ownership of client management; setting up meetings with new business accounts; clear presentations for new and existing clients; good organizational skills; management of large budgets and contracts; quoting and invoicing various jobs.
Graphic Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014Broad range of jobs including branding, stationery, signage, vehicle graphics, exhibition stands, brochures, advertising and HTML emails; redesigning, creating and updating multilingual artwork; understanding and keeping to clients' requirements; meeting tight deadlines with attention to detail; colleague training and time management.
Junior Designer at Marlin Digital Imaging
February 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012Produced creative concepts to polished artwork; knowledgeable with colours for print/web, resolutions and file formats; learned about paper weights, finishes and print processes; involved in meetings to discuss briefs and opportunities.
Education
Degree at University of Chester - Hartford Campus
September 1, 2006 - May 31, 2009National Diploma at Mid-Cheshire College
September 1, 2004 - May 31, 2006Graphic Design Degree at University of Chester
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Graphic Design National Diploma at Mid Cheshire College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Graphic Design Degree at University of Chester
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Graphic Design National Diploma at Mid Cheshire College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Graphic Design Degree at University of Chester
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009Graphic Design National Diploma at Mid Cheshire College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Graphic Design Degree at University of Chester
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Graphic Design National Diploma at Mid Cheshire College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Graphic Design Degree at University of Chester
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Graphic Design National Diploma at Mid Cheshire College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006National Diploma in Graphic Design at University of Chester
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2009Diploma in Graphic Design at Mid-Cheshire College
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006Qualifications
LV2 Nutrition Course
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025Blender 3D
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025Meta Social Media Course
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Manufacturing
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