FREELANCE DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR at Self Employed (2025-12 – Present)
- Creating promotional design for publishing including event materials, social media graphics and marketing assets for authors and imprints.
- Delivering bespoke illustration projects for clients seeking unique artwork, character‑driven visuals or brand‑aligned storytelling.
- Developing small‑scale branding for individuals and businesses, from logo creation to cohesive visual identity systems.
- Managing end‑to‑end project workflows including briefing, concept development, revisions and final delivery across digital and print.
- Collaborating directly with clients to translate ideas into clear, engaging visuals that support their goals and audiences.
SENIOR DESIGNER at Templar Books (2025-04 – 2025-12)
- Leading multi‑title projects from concept through to final artwork, ensuring clarity, accessibility and strong visual storytelling.
- Shaping visual direction across non‑fiction and gift titles, balancing editorial needs with creative innovation.
- Managing illustrator and freelancer relationships to deliver cohesive artwork and maintain smooth production pipelines.
- Overseeing schedules and production workflows to keep complex projects on time and aligned with print requirements.
- Creating high‑quality bespoke illustrations and assets to elevate content and strengthen brand consistency.
DESIGNER at Templar Books (2022-03 – 2025-04)
- Designing accessible non‑fiction layouts across multiple series, ensuring clarity, hierarchy and reader engagement.
- Producing digital and marketing assets including social graphics, A+ content and campaign visuals.
- Developing illustration and icon systems to support narrative flow and unify visual language.
- Preparing accurate print‑ready files with meticulous attention to detail and technical precision.
- Collaborating with editors and production teams to refine content, solve layout challenges and maintain brand standards.
JUNIOR DESIGNER at Templar Books (2021-04 – 2022-03)
- Supporting senior designers with layout development, artwork prep and early concept scamps.
- Applying brand guidelines consistently across series, formats and marketing materials.
- Building strong typographic skills through hands‑on layout work and iterative feedback.
- Creating simple illustrations and icons to support content clarity and visual cohesion.
- Managing file organisation and production admin to keep projects running smoothly and efficiently.
DESIGN ASSISTANT at Templar Books (2019-08 – 2021-04)
- Providing production and admin support across the design team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day workflow.
- Preparing accurate artwork and print files under guidance from senior designers.
- Assisting with research and early concept work for new titles, pitches and series development.
- Maintaining asset libraries including imagery, icons and templates for team use.
- Supporting layout development with simple page builds, corrections and typographic adjustments.
