Graphic and Digital Designer

• Aug 2019 - Present

Creating inspiring, memorable and bold content that engages new and existing audiences and tells the story of who we are and what we do at The Old Vic. Read more: Working alongside our Digital Content Producer, I explore how we can flex The Old Vic brand identity across all digital platforms in new and exciting ways. This involves creating social media content, digital advertising and typographic/illustration based design (incl. gifs/animation at Beginner level). As part of the in-house creative team, I also have the flexibility to work on production artwork (for print) and wider brand communications, that support the theatre both on stage and off.

Junior Graphic Designer

• Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

Design Intern

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

Assisting with the development of unique, disruptive and emotive brand experiences for existing and prospective clients. Read more: With opportunities to create artwork for prospective pitches, I also benefited from being critiqued by Elmwood's Senior team after presentations. Through observing, listening and shadowing the Creative team, I learnt how to deliver impactful design solutions for clients such as Tesco (incl. plant based cleaning product 'Eco Active' and concepts for new product ranges), Somersby Cider (initial concepts) and Fairy Liquid (icon design).

Freelance Storyboard Artist

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

Storyboard artist and visual scribe as part of a 7-week workshop to create and develop the UX design for 'Persona Homes' (a new home buyer experience from Home Group). Key responsibilities: - Meeting illustrator to create weekly round ups for key stakeholders.- UX vision and design in workshops alongside Senior Web Designers (Leighton Group) and Project Lead. - Storyboarding to visualise the UX experience and bespoke buyer journeys (incl. Bespoke illustrated profiles, branded presentation and a branded icon suite).

Design Intern

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

Following a successful pitch, I was shortlisted to join the team in their Leeds HQ for a 2 week placement working on range of packaging and brand experience based briefs. I was invited to return to Elmwood to extend my experience and develop my skills further in November 2017.

Junior Graphic Designer

• Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

Led a thorough research project on the tommee tippee brand (incl. a competitor analysis) and pitched to Tina (Global Head of Design and Innovation), and the design team to inspire fresh thinking and showcase new ideas that aimed to future-proof the innovative, established and much loved (by parents and babies alike), 50-year-old tommee tippee brand. Read more: Created mock ups, mood boards and illustrations for tommee tippee packaging, print and digital platforms.

Product Marketing & PR Intern

• Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

Worked closely with Nadia, (Global PR Director) to clarify MOO's core message, establish reliable methods for measuring PR and promote MOO on a global scale. Read more:Responsibilities included creating exciting strategies for media outreach, monitoring coverage tracking and sharing MOO's press highlights internally. Continuing as Product Marketing intern alongside this, I supported the development of new and existing products whilst ensuring the brand's values were always upheld and communicated on a global scale.

Product Marketing Intern

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

Assisted Elena, (Global Product Marketing Manager) with product strategy, development and coordination of core marketing campaigns to launch inspiring and innovative print and design products to MOO customers.Read more:- Managing product marketing campaigns with multiple teams across the company through JIRA (incl. Product Design, Design, Marketing/CRM and Social).- Coordination and management of internal staff events to celebrate key product launches in the UK and US offices.- Creative design of the MOO Shop (Box Park Shoreditch); which resulted in increased footfall and encourage new customers to interact with the brand in innovative ways.

Design Intern

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

Responded to a creative brief that represented a design project that a Upp B2B creative would be required to deliver. Assisted with adhoc art-working tasks with exposure to live client work.

Design & Account Management Intern

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

Gained experience working within different departments including Account Management, Design and Social Media Marketing, and gained a vital understanding of what it is like to work in a creative agency.Read more:- Broadened awareness of internal management processes and teams.- Shadowing and assisting the different teams and taking on tasks including proofing, leading briefing meetings and sourcing props for photoshoots. - Gained experience developing creative ideas with the led Art Director and pitched concepts to the creative team.

Design Intern

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

Developed Beginner level skills in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator by shadowing the design team on project work for Barbour's Christmas campaign. This gave me a basic understanding of the Adobe suite which was a useful starting point to build upon in my first year of university. Read more: - Pitched solutions to Tony, Senior Designer, for a branding project. Tony selected one of my brand identities to include in the pitch document for the client.- Assisted with errands for the studio as well as on set during photoshoots.

Volunteer Assistant Fundraiser

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2013

Assisted with the organisation, promotion and management of key fundraising events. Specifically, I brought creative skills to the team and designed assets that that aimed to engage the public and raise the profile of the hospice locally. I also helped out with volunteer communications, outreach for donations and with event roll-out on the day.

Teaching Assistant (Early Learning-Year One)

• Jun 2011 - Feb 2012

Encouraging and supporting learning with small groups of students focusing on numeracy and literacy development. I focused on how I could use play and design to help the children develop social and communication skills. I used my time to create innovative and colourful classroom displays that aimed to inspire the children in new ways with subjects covered in the curriculum. Working as part of a team with teaching and support staff to best support each individual's learning.