ABOUT
Hey, I’m Oli
a freelance designer
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, After effects
(EXPERIENCE)
WORK
2022-PRESENT DESIGN LEAD AT CREATE ACADEMY
As the lead in house designer I have experience working along side leaders in the business across brand, marketing and growth and production.
Responsible for rolling out the brand across all channels from digital to print including web pages, ads, print materials, event promotions, brand collaborations, editorial course workbooks and illustration.
Responsible for creating, maintaining and updating the brand web library, UI kit and brand guidelines as well as creating visually compelling designs that align with the brands vision.
Product design lead responsible for leading from the research and ideation phase to, prototyping, visualising/ testing and working closely with developers to oversee production and ensure designs are technically accurate.
Competent at presenting ideas from initial research, mood-boards and concepts to final delivery.
2021 FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Worked with a variety of clients on a huge range of projects ranging from brand identities, brand refreshes, logo designs, editorial and digital work.
Clients: Heartcore Pilates, The Financial Times Live, Tilted East, Becca Barr Talent Management, Esme Amberg Interiors, AKANA
2019-2020 MARKETING EXECUTIVE, THE STORE, WPP
EDUCATION
(PRE WORK)
SHILLINGTON COLLEGE 2021
Studied Graphic Design at Shillington College, London. I learnt all relevant skills—including design theory, typography, packaging, branding, digital design and UX/UI.
BRISTOL UNIVERSITY
BA (Hons) in Anthropology