Flare Rutter

I provide varied design for a handful of loyal clients, ranging from event companies, corporate firms to small businesses. Over 5 years freelancing for Northamptonshire NHS Trust. I have also worked for a few larger companies via an agency: Shop Direct (very.co.uk)/Regatta/Miss Pap.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance (2012-01 – Present)

I provide varied design for a handful of loyal clients, ranging from event companies, corporate firms to small businesses. Over 5 years freelancing for Northamptonshire NHS Trust. I have also worked for a few larger companies via an agency: Shop Direct (very.co.uk)/Regatta/Miss Pap.

• Branding/visual identity
• Flyers
• Web headers/banners
• Exhibition branding
• GIFs
• Invitations
• Infographics
• Brochures
• Lookbooks
• Email templates
• Design for web/socials
• Basic video editing
• Illustrations for print and web

Stylist Assistant (2013-01 – 2017-12)

In addition to being a freelance designer, I was a costume assistant for over 3 years. Mainly working with one stylist, who is based in Bristol. I was very fortunate to have worked on a variety of jobs. Film and TV work for commercial brands and retail, photo shoots for commercial editorial and fashion editorial.

Senior Graphic Designer at Harding Brothers Retail (2007-01 – 2012-12)

Leading the graphics team within the marketing department for a large company providing retail services on board cruise ships. I worked my way up from the only Junior Designer to Senior within 2 years, helping build the graphic design department. A challenging role, I loved the variety of design work this job entailed. I also gained extensive knowledge in POS design and retail branding.

• POS signage
• Flyers
• Brochures
• Decals
• Banners
• Custom foamboards
• Image re-touching

Venue Finding Assistant/Graphic Designer at In Any Event UK (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• Delegate registration
• Venue finding
• Invitations
• Brochures
• Leaflets
• Logo design
• Event stand graphics

Graphic Designer/Artworker at Trade Digital UK Ltd (2002-01 – 2005-12)

Working as part of a small company providing design and printing for estate agents. My first position as a designer and artworker, this role was a great all rounder. I learnt the process from design creation right through to printed product.

• Brochures
• Leaflets
• Calendars
• Image re-touching
• Press and guillotine operation

– Walton High School (1993-01 – 1998-12)

BTEC ND in Graphic Design in Graphic Design – Stafford College (1998-01 – 2000-12)