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CV

I'm a designer with experience in collaborating with teams and B2B clients to elevate their brands and expand their digital footprint. I have honed my skills in various facets of design, working with brand strategists to create compelling brand identities, cultivating robust online presences, and crafting engaging social media content.

I have experience collaborating with teams and B2B clients to elevate their brands and expand their digital footprint. I have honed my skills in various facets of design, working with brand strategists to create compelling brand identities, cultivating robust online presences, and crafting engaging social media content.

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

  • Campaigns •

  • Social Media •

  • Brand Identities •

  • Presentations and Reports •

  • Newsletters •

  • Motion and Video Editing •

Hedgehog Lab
Placement Project
February 2022 

Integrated placement project, lasting four weeks, with a global digital product consultancy in Newcastle. I gained crucial UX/UI skills throughout this project, including qualitative analysis, user journey mapping, site maps and fidelity development.

The project I completed during this placement was Flow.

Northumbria University
Photo Editor/ Rights Manager
July - October 2022 

Edited over 100 images for an academic text published by Routledge: Live Visuals: History, Theory, Practice. Liaised with authors, artists and galleries to secure image use permissions.

Norton Barrie
Photo Editor
August 2018 - November
2021 (Part time during study)

Edited over 100 images for an academic text published by Routledge: Live Visuals: History, Theory, Practice. Liaised with authors, artists and galleries to secure image use permissions.

The Blakeney Group

Digital Designer | June 2023 - present
Junior Digital Designer | September 2022 - June 2023

The Blakeney Group

Digital Designer | June 2023 - present
Junior Digital Designer | September
2022 - June 2023

The Blakeney Group

Digital Designer
June 2023 - present
Junior Digital Designer
September 2022 - June 2023

As the sole designer at a corporate communications agency, I have had the unique opportunity to independently manage projects—overseeing timelines, managing client expectations, and serving as the primary point of contact early in my career. With meticulous attention to detail, I approach challenges both strategically and reactively, ensuring high-quality results even under tight deadlines. My core responsibilities include brand development, campaign execution, and the creation of social media content.

Hedgehog Lab

Placement Project | February 2022

Integrated placement project, lasting four weeks, with a global digital product consultancy in Newcastle. I gained crucial UX/UI skills throughout this project, including qualitative analysis, user journey mapping, site maps and fidelity development.

The project I completed during this placement was Flow.

Northumbria University

Photo Editor/Rights Manager | July - October 2021

Northumbria
University

Photo Editor/Rights Manager |
July - October 2021

Edited over 100 images for an academic text published by Routledge: Live Visuals: History, Theory, Practice. Liaised with authors, artists and galleries to secure image use permissions.

Norton Barrie

Photo Editor | August 2018 - November 2021 (Part time during study)

Norton Barrie

Photo Editor | August 2018 - November
2021 (Part time during study)

Edited and uploaded the product photos shown on the website to the standard required for a high-end fashion retail store.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

2018-2022

Northumbria
University

MA Communication Design
Distinction

BA (Hons) Graphic Design 
First Class Honours

2017

Manchester School of Art

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Distinction

2018-2022

Northumbria University

MA Communication Design Distinction
BA (Hons) Graphic Design First Class Honours

2017

Manchester School of Art

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Distinction

Awarded a scholarship for
postgraduate study

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Student
Representitive

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Received a Studentship Award for Typography

MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

2018-2022

Northumbria University

MA Communication Design Distinction
BA (Hons) Graphic Design First Class Honours

2017

Manchester School of Art

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Distinction

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Awarded a scholarship for
postgraduate study

Awarded a scholarship for
postgraduate study

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Student
Representative

Student
Representative

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Received a Studentship Award
for Typography

MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART

Received a Studentship Award for Typography

SKILLS

SKILLS

Soft skills

Sustainable Fashion   |   Hiking   |  

Lino Print Music   |   Sketching   |   Jewellery Making

Technical skills

Soft skills

Sustainable Fashion   |   Hiking   |   Lino Print

Music   |   Sketching   |   Jewellery Making

Sustainable Fashion   |   Hiking   |   Lino Print

Music   |   Sketching   |   Jewellery Making

Technical skills

LILY DRABBLE

2024