Becci Stephens

Hi! I'm Becci, a Freelance Designer specialising in surface pattern design illustration for retailers.

I'm an agile team player with expertise in trend forecasting, sustainability, and a detail-oriented approach. I'm always eager to grow and learn new skills.

freelance | designer & illustrator Dec 22 -

present Creating hand drawn illustrations to specific briefs set by clients and working to tight deadlines. I work closely with small and large retailers on a freelance basis. This has been across lots of categories such as clothing (kids and womenswear), gifting, home, seasonal and cards. I'm always open to being flexible with different styles and handwritings depending on the clients target audience.

Matalan | homeware designer Sept 21 - Dec 22

Product development and management from trend forecasting through to working with suppliers and final sign offs. Creating original designs by hand to work across multiple departments. Managing my own department to drive newness each season and presenting trend, product direction to the wider teams.

freelance | gifting designer Feb 21 - Sept 21

Designing on trend, commercial designs with target customer in mind. Trend forecasting for homeware & gifting ranges, creating original artwork and liaising with suppliers to ensure specs are followed.

Tesco | designer & illustrator Feb 18 - Feb 21

Working across multiple categories such as gift, seasonal, fashion stationery, everyday bags and wrap, beauty, home, textiles and kitchen. Create hand drawn, painted typography by hand. Researching macro and micro trends to influence future ranges and product types. Management of my own categories through the design lifecycle and sustainability elements that could influence decision making.

Nottingham Trent University

Graphic Design 2:1