Hello! I’m Natasha, a Lancashire lass living in Cumbria. Since graduating from Cumbria Institute of the Arts in 2007, I've been fortunate to work continuously within the design sector. I've gained experience in various roles including designer, social media manager, and content creator. Currently, I am a Senior Designer at Net* Development, working across digital and print design. When I'm not at work, I love spending time with my two children exploring the outdoors, playing and coaching grassroots football, crafting, and drawing. Outside of parenting, I enjoy going to the gym, attending dance classes, and baking while experimenting with new recipes.…

Natasha Grindley

Hello! I’m Natasha, a Lancashire lass living in Cumbria. Since graduating from Cumbria Institute of the Arts in 2007, I've been fortunate to work continuously within the design sector. I've gained experience in various roles including designer, social media manager, and content creator. Currently, I am a Senior Designer at Net* Development, working across digital and print design. When I'm not at work, I love spending time with my two children exploring the outdoors, playing and coaching grassroots football, crafting, and drawing. Outside of parenting, I enjoy going to the gym, attending dance classes, and baking while experimenting with new recipes.…

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Hello! I’m Natasha, a Lancashire lass living in Cumbria. Since graduating from Cumbria Institute of the Arts in 2007, I’ve been fortunate to work continuously within the design sector. I’ve gained experience in various roles including designer, social media manager, and content creator. Currently, I am a Senior Designer at Net* Development, working across digital and print design.

When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my two children exploring the outdoors, playing and coaching grassroots football, crafting, and drawing. Outside of parenting, I enjoy going to the gym, attending dance classes, and baking while experimenting with new recipes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Net* Development
May 1, 2024 - Present
Currently working as Senior Designer in a creative digital agency specialising in web design, social media, and digital marketing. Responsible for digital and print design, collaborating on web projects, branding, and printed materials for clients.
Designer and Social Media Manager at Plain Creative
January 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Worked as a designer, social media manager and content creator producing various designs including branding, web design, window displays, illustrations, animated GIFs and printed materials. Managed social media accounts and campaigns, collaborated with clients and developed strong relationships.
Designer / Account Manager - Maternity Cover at Cactus Creative
January 31, 2019 - August 2, 2025
Designed mail order, POS materials, branding, campaigns, exhibition graphics, window displays, and participated from client briefing to project completion. Provided maternity cover as Account Manager handling client and supplier contact, organising jobs, attending meetings, and managing team workflow.

Education

BA Hons Graphic Design at Cumbria Institute Of the Arts
September 1, 2004 - July 31, 2007
BTEC Level 1 at Kendal College
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017
BA Hons Graphic Design at Cumbria Institute Of the Arts
September 1, 2004 - July 31, 2007

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Selling the Idea: Storytelling for Design
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Visual Arts: Illustration and creative use of materials, techniques and processes
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Wholesale & Distribution
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