Sophie Carpenter
Illustrator

Sophie Carpenter

Worked on Morrisons & the UK Parliament accounts.

About

Sophie Carpenter is a graphic designer and illustrator with five years of experience working in the creative industries. Her expertise includes illustration, brand identity and strategy, print and digital design, and project management for local authorities, startups, and charities such as Morrisons, the UK Parliament, Go Higher West Yorkshire, The University of Bedfordshire, and The Technical University of Valencia. Sophie is proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and can work closely alongside motion graphics designers to create animations, from initial concepts and storyboarding through to final production.

Employment

4 roles
Oct 2018 - Present 7 years 7 months
Graphic Designer
Independent
  • Created illustration, brand identity and strategy, print and digital design for charities, arts organizations, and other creatives.
  • Worked with trusted collaborators who cover other areas such as film, photography, and motion graphics.
Nov 2015 - Sep 2018 2 years 10 months
Graphic Designer
Clearhead

Clearhead is a video production studio and content agency based in Luton, Bedfordshire specializing in film production, animation and motion graphics, audio production and experience design.

  • Oversaw all the company's print and digital design output.
  • Worked closely alongside the motion graphics designer to create animations, from initial concepts and story-boarding through to final production.
  • Provided design works for multiple clients, including UK Parliament, Go Higher West Yorkshire, The University of Bedfordshire, and The Technical University of Valencia.
Jan 2014 - Nov 2015 1 year 10 months
Designer & Illustrator
A Thin Place (ATP Worldwide Ltd)

A Thin Place is a creative design agency and a co-working space based in Luton, Bedfordshire.

  • Created branding, illustration, print and digital design work for local authorities, startups, and charities.
  • Advised clients on strategies to reach a particular audience.
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015 2 months
Designer & Illustrator
Ingenious Ideas

Ingenious Ideas aims to discover insights, conceive strategy, create campaigns and build communication channels.

  • Created illustrations to be incorporated into the print design for high-profile clients such as Morrisons.
  • Worked closely alongside the company’s senior designer.

Education

Sep 2012 - Nov 2013 1 year 2 months
MA, Art and Design
University of Bedfordshire
Sep 2009 - Jun 2012 2 years 9 months
BA Hons, Illustration
University of Bedfordshire

Portfolio

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