Sarah Hextall

Graphic Designer

London, United Kingdom
I’m a creative Graphic Designer with over 7 years of experience across print and digital design, in a variety of business sectors, in-house and agency side. I’m always excited to solve new creative challenges, and pay attention to the details to provide the best possible outcomes for the project, from concept to final artwork. During my career, I've been lucky enough to work on some big name brands including; EDF, Eurostar, Savills, HSBC, Mecca Bingo, John Lewis, Abel & Cole, Jeep, PepsiCo, SPAR, Thomas Cook, Thomson Reuters and Tétris.

Skills:
Print and digital design including; corporate identity, logos and branding, brochures, publications, stationery, leaflets, flyers, merchandising, event graphics, posters, large format print, typography, POS, hand drawn lettering, website banners, social media banners, landing pages, emails, GIFs, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, photo retouching, concept visuals, video and animation.
I also speak basic Danish.

Software:
Adobe CC 2018; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Aftereffects.
Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Mac and PC.

Check out my portfolio website here: www.sarahhextall.co.uk

Work Experience

Freelance

Freelance Print and Digital Graphic Designer

I'm an experienced Freelance Graphic Designer, working across a variety of business sectors. I design creative, professional print and digital work, and even the odd video/animation! I enjoy creative problem solving, and use my experience to help the client get the best quality outcome for their brief. I’ve worked at a variety of design and events agencies as well as corporate in-house, in a range of business sectors.

Brands I’ve worked on include; EDF, Eurostar, Savills, HSBC, John Lewis, Abel & Cole, Jeep, PepsiCo, SPAR, Thomas Cook, Thomson Reuters and Tétris.

Print and digital design including; corporate identity, logos and branding, brochures, publications, stationery, leaflets, flyers, merchandising, event graphics, posters, large format print, typography, POS, hand drawn lettering, website banners, social media banners, landing pages, emails, GIFs, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, photo retouching, concept visuals, video and animation / motion graphics.
January 2018 - Present London, United Kingdom

Redington Ltd

Senior Graphic Designer

I worked across print and digital, also managing one other designer and the workflow. I had a varied workload that included branding, RfPs, pitches, publications, office graphics, infographics, social media and branding for events. During my time there I helped to make the messaging that Redington puts out more accessible, working with stakeholders to present their statistics and processes in a way that’s easier to digest and thus has a bigger impact. I recently launched Redington’s new brand successfully throughout the company. This ranged from business cards to Microsoft Office templates, sub-brands and a welcome pack for every staff member. There were over 160 assets that needed branding, less than 2 months to complete them, with a move to a new office at the end of it. All of this with RfPs, pitches, publications, campaigns, events etc to design for alongside.
February 2017 - January 2018 London, United Kingdom

Mecca Bingo, The Rank Group

Print and Digital Designer

I was the lead Print Designer for Mecca Bingo, which is part of The Rank Group, although I worked across print and digital. I designed a range of print, from large format signage and POS to leaflets and mailers. I created and updated all the print templates and I am trusted to check and upload the other designers work for print. In digital I worked on a range of items including site banners, social banners and Gifs. I was in direct contact with the stake holders and printers, and had built up a good understanding of the company’s needs with regards to design work. During my time there, there was a re-brand which has gave me experience working on another brand and helping refine the style of a new brand.
June 2015 - February 2017 London, United Kingdom

Abel & Cole

Freelance Graphic Designer

I did a short stint of freelance at Abel & Cole, helping them out at a busy period, working on print design.
April 2015 - April 2015 London, United Kingdom

Workaway

Various, including Volunteering

I spent 18 months travelling (07.2013 to 01.2015), mostly in Europe, and I worked in some of the places I visited. Mainly using the Workaway website.
• Italy 2013: I taught English.
• Spain 2013: I worked on an olive farm, practical work, I looked after donkeys and picked almonds etc.
• Iceland 2013: I worked on a dairy farm, milked cows, fed sheep and other practical work.
• Czech Republic 2014: I worked on a farm, practical work, looking after animals etc.
• Poland 2014: I taught English in a language school.
• Denmark 2014-15: I worked in an Indian restaurant, whilst learning Danish.
July 2013 - January 2015

Fonehouse Group

Graphic Designer

During my time at fonehouse I was one of 2 designers creating all the POS for the 46 stores across the UK, as well as graphics for the website, after job cuts, I was the only designer, so I had much more work and responsibilities. I really enjoyed the challenge of working on such a range of design, from posters and web graphics to on screen static adverts and the fonehouse monthly magazine, the foneguide, which I re-designed. I also created brochures, leaflets, business cards, in store POS, all in house official comminications, wndow vinyls and more.
May 2012 - July 2013 London, United Kingdom

Freelance

Freelance Graphic Designer

Various Freelance positions, including with REED, Leadbitter Group and On Screen Productions Ltd.
June 2011 - April 2012 United Kingdom

DesignHQ Ltd

Junior Graphic Designer

At DesignHQ I worked on a variety of projects to strict deadlines. I was trusted to handle some projects on my own, and given a lot of responsibility. I worked on projects for some of their largest clients, including The England Cricket board and Daikin. Unfortunately there wasn’t enough work to keep me on, but I have completed several freelance projects for them since I left.
February 2011 - June 2011 Bristol, United Kingdom

Whype Ltd

Junior Graphic Designer (Internship)

During my time at Whype, I worked to short timescales and worked on projects for their biggest clients, including Kathmandu and Barcan Woodward. I worked on a variety of print and digital projects including point of sale, corporate identity and web content. After finishing my paid internship with Whype, I worked a few extra weeks with them to finish off projects I’d started.
March 2010 - May 2010 Bristol, United Kingdom

Education

University Of The West Of England

Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) in Graphic Design

September 2008 - August 2009 Bristol, United Kingdom

Filton College

Higher National Diploma (HND) Graphic Design

September 2006 - August 2008 Bristol, United Kingdom

Filton College

AVCE (Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education) in Art and Design

September 2004 - August 2006 Bristol, United Kingdom

Languages

English (Native),
Danish (Conversational),

Skills

Animation, Branding, Brochures, Concept Visuals, Corporate Identity, Emails, Event, Flyers, Format Print, Gifs, Graphics, Hand Drawn Lettering, Infographics, Landing Pages, Large, Leaflets, Logo Design, Merchandising, Motion Graphics , Photo Retouching, POS, Posters, Powerpoint, Presentations, Publications, Social Media Banners, Stationery, Typography, Video, Website Banners,