Hi, I’m Victoria Slaymaker. I run Slay&Maker, a branding and visual identity practice focused on cohesive brand systems, packaging design, and event visuals. I’ve collaborated with major clients including Mars, Hasbro, Disney, The British Heart Foundation, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, Sky, 20th Century Fox, and more, delivering unified design language across print and packaging. My work blends creative direction with hands-on design to educate and engage audiences, especially within kids and family brands. Recently I pivoted toward film/TV graphic design working on film and television productions such as BBC Amandaland Season 2…

Victoria Slaymaker

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Hi, I’m Victoria Slaymaker. I run Slay&Maker, a branding and visual identity practice focused on cohesive brand systems, packaging design, and event visuals. I’ve collaborated with major clients including Mars, Hasbro, Disney, The British Heart Foundation, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, Sky, 20th Century Fox, and more, delivering unified design language across print and packaging. My work blends creative direction with hands-on design to educate and engage audiences, especially within kids and family brands. Recently I pivoted toward film/TV graphic design working on film and television productions such as BBC Amandaland Season 2…

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Hi, I’m Victoria Slaymaker. I run Slay&Maker, a branding and visual identity practice focused on cohesive brand systems, packaging design, and event visuals. I’ve collaborated with major clients including Mars, Hasbro, Disney, The British Heart Foundation, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, Sky, 20th Century Fox, and more, delivering unified design language across print and packaging. My work blends creative direction with hands-on design to educate and engage audiences, especially within kids and family brands.

Recently I pivoted toward film/TV graphic design working on film and television productions such as BBC Amandaland Season 2

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic designer for Film at Amazon MGM
March 30, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Graphic Designer for Film at Strong Island Films
June 15, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Graphic designer for HETV at BBC STUDIOS
October 20, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Freelance Brand Designer at ReelTime Media
August 19, 2024 - September 6, 2024
Branding and visual identity designer, packaging designer, event designer at Slay&Maker Design
January 1, 2005 - November 5, 2025
Branding and visual identity design, packaging design, and event design for a range of clients. Established a unified look and feel across brands; worked with Mars, Hasbro, Chorion, Rainbow SpA, Hot-Shots, Target, Myer, Interactive Toys, and ReelTime Media.
Senior Graphic Design Lecturer at University for the Creative Arts
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Senior Graphic Design Lecturer delivering courses, mentoring students, and shaping the curriculum.
Senior Graphic Designer at John Brown Media Publishing
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
B2B & B2C magazine designer; established a unified look across kids’ communications; collaborated with partner organizations to educate and engage children in a fun learning print format. Clients included Disney, The British Heart Foundation, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, Sky, 20th Century Fox, HIT entertainment, GE-Fabbri.
Programme Director of Art & Design at Uxbridge College
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Programme Director of Art & Design overseeing 10 staff and 170 students; Managed the BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Slay&Maker Design
January 1, 2005 - November 5, 2025
Branding and visual identity designer, packaging designer, event designer; worked with Mars, Hasbro, Chorion, Rainbow SpA, Hot-Shots, Target, Myer, Interactive Toys, and ReelTime Media.
Senior Graphic Designer at John Brown Media Publishing
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
B2B & B2C Magazine Designer establishing a unified look and feel across all kids’ communications; collaborated with partner organisations to educate and engage children in fun learning print formats. Clients included Disney, The British Heart Foundation, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, Sky, 20th Century Fox, HIT Entertainment, GE-Fabbri.
Graphics Assistant at The Runner Film
May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Graphics/Assistant Graphic Designer for The Runner (Amazon MGM + Rockwood Pictures).
Assistant Graphic Designer at The Butler Film - Strong Island Films
July 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Lead Graphic Designer at BBC Studios & Lookout Point
October 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Dailies for Tommy & Tuppence; Denham.

Education

Ba Hons Graphic & packaging Design at Sheffield Hallam university
November 9, 1999 - June 30, 2002
PGCE at University of Greenwich
September 9, 2007 - June 9, 2008
PGCE at University of Greenwich
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
BA Hons Graphic/Packaging Design at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
PGCE at Greenwich University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
BA Hons Graphic/Packaging Design at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Figma for UX Design
July 15, 2024 - July 16, 2024
NFTS Bootcamp - Art & Production Department
January 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Annie Atkins Graphic Design for Filmmaking portfolio workshop
March 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
ScreenSkills Training Passport. From Script to Screen
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
NFTS Bootcamp - Art & Production Department
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
ScreenSkills Training Passport. From Script to Screen.
March 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Graphic Design for Filmmaking portfolio workshop - Annie Atkins
March 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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