Russell Grief

Digital Designer with 20+ years' experience delivering high-quality brand-led marketing and communication design across digital and print channels. Proven expertise designing corporate marketing materials (web, social, email, presentations, print) within agency and in-house environments. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, XD, Figma, typography, layout and brand application, with a strong focus on consistency, usability and stakeholder collaboration.

Experienced with working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams, managing multiple projects, and delivering high-impact creative solutions aligned to brand and business objectives.

Freelance Designer

(2025-11)

• Deliver branding and marketing design solutions for local business clients across digital and print channels
• Create on-brand marketing materials including social media assets, websites and promotional collateral
• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring brand consistency, quality and timely delivery

Digital Designer - KISS Communications Ltd - Cambridge

(2023-03 - 2025-11)

A leading creative marketing agency in Cambridge, delivering integrated brand design, digital and PR.

• Lead on the design and development of responsive website layouts for mobile and desktop, delivering exceptional UX and UI across a diverse portfolio of client and internal projects.
• Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups that prioritize usability, accessibility and performance.
• Contribute throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial brainstorming and concept development to visual identity creation and execution across all digital channels.
• Stay ahead with the latest industry trends, regularly identifying opportunities to improve digital design.
• Led UX/UI design for a learning platform used by 1,000+ UK schools
• Designed SaaS platform UI and corporate brand identity for Dome Consulting
• Delivered digital campaigns for University of Cambridge, aligning with updated brand guidelines
• Contributed to award-winning website (Creativepool Awards 2023)

Creative Project Manager - Isle Interactive

(2018-07 - 2023-03)

Digital web agency delivering high-quality responsive websites and online digital campaigns for a range of commercial, educational, and not-for-profit clients. (Company merged in 2023 w/ KISS Communications)

Web / Multimedia Designer - Cambridge Regional College

(2008-08 - 2018-03)

Top FE college in the UK for Level 3 student achievement, with over 10,000 learners and 500+ staff.

• Led on the design, artwork and production of all college prospectuses, digital advertising and promotional videos from design concept to managing production within time and on budget
• Design and implementation of responsive websites and engaging rich digital assets to promote learner interest for courses and the college.
• Manage and maintain the College's WordPress CMS.
• Use Google Analytics and SEO best practices to improve site performance and ROI.
• Collaborate with external print and web agencies
• Plan and execute digital advertising PPC campaigns across Google, Facebook and LinkedIn platforms.
• Led on the success of designing and producing Part/Full-time college prospectuses annually, on time and within tight budget constraints
• Introduced and implemented WordPress CMS across all college websites.
• Project managed the launch of a new responsive website.
• Increased 2018/19 applicant cohort by 20% through targeted campaigns.

Creative Manager - SHF Media

Creative Manager - Lateral Media Ltd

Senior Graphic Designer - Display Graphics Ltd

Graphic Designer - University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate

HND - Graphic Design & Advertising - Norwich University College of the Arts

BTEC National Diploma - Graphic Design - Isle College, Wisbech