Aidan Hayes

Led a coordinated team of four designers in creating a cohesive printed magazine for Printed Festival featuring nineteen artist groups, printmakers and creative studios Optimised layout for both visuals and bilingual text Organised project meetings, delegated tasks, and managed communication throughout the design process

Design Lead at Printed Festival, Print Haus (2025-02 – 2025-06)

• Led a coordinated team of four designers in creating a cohesive printed magazine for Printed Festival featuring nineteen artist groups, printmakers and creative studios
• Optimised layout for both visuals and bilingual text
• Organised project meetings, delegated tasks, and managed communication throughout the design process
• Managed iterative feedback and oversaw final revisions ensuring consistency and high production quality

Duty Manager at Everyman (2023-05 – 2025-06)

• Managed daily hospitality and cinema operations within a fast-paced customer-facing environment, regularly exceeding company-wide sales targets by improving ticket sales and customer retention
• Supervised team members, delegated responsibilities and ensured operational efficiency throughout each shift
• Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving enquiries, complaints and promoting material with professionalism and empathy
• Performed cash handling, opening and closing procedures, regular stock management, and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborated across departments to ensure smooth venue operations and a consistently positive customer experience
• Trained and supported new employees, fostering a collaborative and enjoyable working environment that thrived through positive morale

BA in Graphic Communication – University of South Wales, UK (2023-09)

A-Levels in Graphic Communication, Film, English Language – Peter Symonds College, UK (2019-09 – 2022-06)