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Designer
Location
London, United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since
June 26, 2020
Ellie is a senior graphic designer with nearly 20 years of experience working for clients such as Hugo Boss, Virgin, and Amnesty International. She focuses on taking a brand from concept to execution, including brand, digital, and print design. Clients appreciate her ability to create a unique visual language that truly represents their brand's values and speaks to their audience. Ellie loves minimalist design with a playful edge.
Work Experience
Senior Designer
2011 - PRESENT
Various Companies (Freelance)
- Co-managed client accounts by presenting concepts, reviewing briefs, attending meetings, and organizing junior designers.
- Created visuals and concepts for Hugo Boss fragrance ad campaigns.
- Served as the head designer for Rumble, a top US gym. Created the initial stages of their branding and implemented it across all platforms including website design, emails, environmental graphics, and attire.
- Brainstormed and executed social media campaigns that attracted high traffic and increased awareness for household brands.
- Served as the head designer for the launch of Hims, the UK men's healthcare company: created engaging social advertising to build brand awareness, designed packaging and a leaflet, and art directed photoshoots.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Sketch
Graphic Design Teacher
2019 - 2020
Shillington College
- Presented lectures on design history and design principles as well as software demonstrations.
- Found creative, engaging ways to bring in new projects to improve the learning experience while reflecting a real studio environment.
- Assisted individual students with their projects by encouraging them to try new techniques and ideas.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, InVision
Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director
2009 - 2011
T.M.Lewin
- Had sole responsibility for the brand including brand guidelines, templates, and new marketing material.
- Developed concepts for editorial layouts and styling ideas for photoshoots.
- Art directed photography, managed illustrators, and collaborated with copywriters to ensure initial design concepts were interpreted correctly through completion.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Midweight Graphic Designer
2008 - 2011
Various Companies (Freelance)
- Created in-depth brand guidelines for the charity, Actionaid. This included selecting the imagery and the color palette and designing icons that reflected the brand.
- Created successful pitches on a national scale for the Daily Telegraph and Kia.
- Designed Playstation point of sale campaigns where meticulous attention to detail, speed, and accuracy were key.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Junior Graphic Designer
2004 - 2008
Lucid Graphics
- Had sole responsibility for web and email designs and completion of a course created in ActionScript.
- Redesigned a national healthcare magazine and created a clear and concise style sheet for future designers.
- Designed industry advertising for McVities products.
Technologies: Flash, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Junior Graphic Designer
2001 - 2004
Communication Graphics
- Specialized in the property market, producing high-end brochures, branding, and exhibition graphics for new property developments.
- Participated in creating pitches including image research, artworking scamps, and brainstorming.
- Illustrated detailed, stylized maps for brochures.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Education
2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design
Plymouth University - Plymouth, UK