Ricky Vaughan Mercer

Highly creative and detail-driven designer with experience across textiles, graphics, product development, and project coordination. Strong background in trend research, concept development, digital design, and producing commercial, brand aligned visual work. Skilled in managing samples, creating design packs, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting the full product lifecycle from concept to proto.

Experienced in studio environments, freelance roles, and multidisciplinary teams, with proven ability to work to critical paths, deliver accurate design outputs, and maintain strong communication across departments. I am looking for a role to combine my two degrees, being textiles & graphic design, as well as finding a career path that will strengthen me as a designer

Project Manager & Graphic Designer - Saffron Artisan Studios Ltd

(2025-01)

Led creative work flow, design output, and project coordination.

• Oversaw daily studio operations, supporting a multidisciplinary creative team and ensuring smooth delivery of design tasks and social media content.
• Conducted trend and visual research to support brand direction and audience engagement.
• Designed digital and print assets including promotional materials, website graphics, exhibition visuals, and brand content.
• Coordinated exhibitions, showcases, and public events, managing logistics, branding, and presentation.
• Acted as key contact for artists and clients, ensuring clear communication and consistent brand messaging.

Founder, Teacher & Designer - Arty Macaw (Art & Textiles Workshops)

(2017-01)

Brand creation, design development, and project management.

• Created full brand identity including promotional materials, digital assets, and social media visuals.
• Designed and delivered structured creative workshops, developing lesson plans focused on colour, pattern, fine motor skills, and early drawing.
• Managed bookings, parent communication, scheduling, and workshop logistics.
• Built an engaging learning environment encouraging creativity and confidence.
• Delivered graphic and textile design work to client briefs and deadlines.
• Developed concepts, patterns, and visual assets for various clients.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
• Produced detailed, vibrant designs influenced by cultural, illustrative, and contemporary styles.
• Taught colour theory, drawing, cutting, and early writing skills.
• Planned and organised creative activities for children aged 6 months to 3 years.

Graphic & Textiles Designer - Freelance

(2011-01 - 2017-12)

Commercial design, client briefs, and multi-project management.

• Delivered graphic and textile design work to client briefs and deadlines.
• Developed concepts, patterns, and visual assets for various clients.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
• Produced detailed, vibrant designs influenced by cultural, illustrative, and contemporary styles.

Textiles Designer - Knitprint

(2009-01 - 2015-12)

Commercial textile design & product development.

• Taught colour theory Delivered design work to client briefs and deadlines.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
• Developed concepts, patterns, and visual assets for various client, drawing, cutting, and early writing skills through art.

Art Teacher - Hove Village Day Nursery

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

Creative education & early development.

• Taught colour theory, drawing, cutting, and early writing skills.
• Planned and organised creative activities for children aged 6 months to 3 years.

MA - Graphic Design - Portsmouth University

BA (Hons) - Textiles Design - Birmingham City University

Diploma - Art & Design - Brighton & Hove City College

ILM Certificate - First Line Management