- Laura CouplandFREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNERNovember 2024 - Today (6 months)• Collaborate with clients across various industries to deliver creative design solutions, including branding, packaging, and marketing materials.• Manage projects independently from concept to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery. Develop visually compelling content for print, digital, and social media platforms.• Maintain strong client relationships, offering creative direction and strategic design expertise.
- allplantsCREATIVE DESIGN LEADApril 2024 - November 2024 (7 months)• Develop and execute original, impactful creative concepts, transforming ideas from initial scamps to final delivery, with a focus on bold, innovative campaigns for allplants to engage the "Plant Curious" audience.• Lead design and execution of diverse creative briefs, delivering high-quality outcomes for both large-scale and smaller projects.• Craft and implement social-first campaign strategies, leveraging platform-specific nuances to create commercially driven, engaging content tailored to each channel.• Oversee end-to-end production and creative direction for all photo and video shoots, ensuring cohesive storytelling and brand alignment.• Present creative concepts and strategies to stakeholders, articulating clear commercial value and strategic rationale.• Maintain and refine brand guidelines, ensuring consistent application across all customer touchpoints to enhance brand identity and recognition.
- ZizziSENIOR DESIGNERJuly 2022 - April 2024 (1 year and 9 months)• Led marketing campaigns with a focus on brand storytelling and cohesive execution across all touchpoints.• Managed and mentored a direct report, fostering professional growth.• Conceptualised and executed high-level campaigns, including animated content for social media and newsletters.• Designed and updated packaging for restaurants and supermarkets, ensuring commercial and brand alignment.• Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver competitive assets under tight deadlines.• Acted as brand guardian, maintaining consistency and quality across marketing collateral.
- Master of Arts in Fashion JournalismMerit University of the Arts2018MASTERS DEGREE FASHION JOURNALISM
- 1st Class Bachelor of Arts in Textiles & Surface DesignCleveland College of Art and Design2017FIRST CLASS BA (HONS) IN TEXTILES & SURFACE DESIGN