I’m a compulsive doodler, bird geek and amateur knitter. My current obsessions include modern British nature writing and drawing every bird I saw during lockdown. Creativity is in my bones. When limited to a rucksack for a four month expedition, I chose a sketchbook over a spare pair of shoes. I’m never happier than when watching wildlife or swimming in the sea.
Expertise
Interpretation
I deliver interpretation projects, from initial briefing through interpretation planning, content collation and design to installation. I have experience working with multiple contractors and managing budgets.
Design for Print
Fluent in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, I design for both small and large format print. Experience in installing large format graphics gives me additional insight into appropriate setup and scaling.
Illustration
I work in a range of media to create illustrations for everything from greetings cards to clothing and wall graphics. I combine hand made detail with digital elements, and am adept at a number of styles.
Design for Digital
In addition to designing for print, I also produce design work for digital platforms including graphics optimised for a range of social media platforms.
Experience
Interpretation Developer
ZSL London Zoo
2022-present
Working in the in-house Creative Studio team to plan, develop and deliver interpretation projects at London and Whipsnade zoos. Including content research, copywriting, design, contractor management and installation.
In-house Designer
The National Trust
2021 – present
Working within the Food and Beverage team to design and produce on-brand internal communications materials to support the wider team.
Content Producer & Designer
British Dyslexia Association
2020 – 2021
Producing and designing audience-appropriate, engaging content across multiple platforms, both digital and print.
Designer & Project Manager
WWT
2016-2020
Working in a small team to design and project manage communications and interpretation across a number of visitor sites. In addition to producing high quality, appropriately layered print-ready design work, personally responsible for interpretation planning, project budgets, collating accurate content, managing approval rounds, managing external contractors, on- site installation, liaising with key stakeholders and upholding the organisation’s brand throughout.
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Barnwood Trust
2015 – 2016
Working to research, plan, attend and advertise suitable events across Gloucestershire. At events, be a friendly representative of the charity and engage with people from various backgrounds, with particular focus on those living with disabilities and mental health challenges.
Communications Account Manager
RSPB
2014-2015
Working as the key point of contact between allocated areas of the business and communications delivery teams, I managed communications from planning through briefing to delivery.
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