Karl Jenkins

I'm an experienced designer with a passion for turning ideas into impactful visual solutions. With a strong background in graphic design and photography, I specialise in creating thoughtful, high-quality work that aligns closely with each client's vision and objectives. For me, great design sits at the intersection of creativity and purpose.

It's not just about making something look good, it's about communicating the right message, capturing attention, and leaving a lasting impression. Throughout my career, I've developed skills across logo design, branding, letterheads, advertising, and visual storytelling. I approach every project with curiosity and enthusiasm, always looking for new ways to refine my craft and expand my creative perspective.

In a fast-moving industry, I'm committed to continuous learning and exploring new techniques, and pushing ideas further with every project.

Graphic Designer / Marketing - Wiley's Finest

(2025-05)

• Created high-quality visual content for digital marketing, social media campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Translated marketing strategies into engaging graphic designs to support brand growth.
• Managed multiple design projects while maintaining strict brand guidelines.
• Contributed to marketing campaigns aimed at increasing customer engagement and product awareness.

Radiography - X-Ray Technician - Multi-Ply

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

• High attention to detail. Good focus
• Responsible for checking the products for any artefacts and imperfections before they are shipped to the customer.

Graphic Designer - Estate Partners

(2023-11 - 2024-01)

• Visualizing and creating adverts for various publications
• Layout and design of real estate brochures
• Liaised with international clients to understand requirements
• Creating eBooks for global reading

Graphic Designer - Guest Services Worldwide Ltd.

(2022-05 - 2023-11)

• Visualizing and creating adverts for various publications
• Layout and design of hotel and real estate brochures
• Creating eBooks for global reading
• Design and creation of brochures for Senior Life worldwide
• Creating and drawing maps for hotel concierge's world wide
• Video production for adverts
• Sharing knowledge and experience with newer team members

Motion Graphic Designer - Jelly Media

(2019-08 - 2022-03)

• Layout and design of brochures for the games industry
• Video production for international adverts and marketing
• Marketing videos for Konami, Wargaming and CI Games
• Video production for adverts
• Lead designer for international magazine E.T.O.

Motion Graphic Designer - Direct Digital

(2016-08 - 2019-06)

• Liaised with international clients to understand requirements
• Video production using animation, audio, and visual effects to create moving content and graphics for adverts, marketing media and social media
• Team leader of 6 team members. Organising and distributing a heavy workload to agreed standards and time-frames

Graphic Designer - Bright Print

(2014-04 - 2016-07)

• Visualizing and creating adverts business cards, flyers, brochures for various clients
• Imposition layouts for Heidelberg B2 and large format printers
• Working with b2b clients via email/telephone and in person
• Plan, design and arrange installation of general signage including all types of lettering, shapes and general fascia signage

Graphic Designer / Photographer - QEP / Vitrex

(2012-07 - 2014-03)

• Layout and design of brochures for QEP, Plasplugs, Homelux, Roberts Porta-Nails, PRCI and QEP Corporate
• Photographing over 1,000 SKU's for marketing and media use
• Designing large format displays for expo's
• Video production of the range to create marketing material
• Create products and packaging in their brand style for large retailers, such as, B&Q, Homebase, Topps Tiles

Graphic Designer - Archant Life Magazines

(2005-04 - 2012-05)

• Visualizing and creating adverts for various publications of the Life Magazine range
• Interpreting clients briefs and offering unique and creative solutions to them for the publications