Who AM I?
Who AM I?
Hello there!
My name is Archie and I am a young, neurodivergent graphic designer and all-round creative from North–East Lincolnshire making my way through the industry. Whilst being a recent undergraduate from York St. John University, my experience has led me to foster a proficient and committed connection to visual communications; specialising in brand/visual identity, publication, printmaking, and motion graphics design.
Furthermore, my disciplines revolve around bringing awareness towards social injustices and enhancing social and cultural consciousness. I simply want to make a change; no matter how small or big that might be. I believe being selfless and designing by that motive helps me to connect with people and experiences, which has helped to amplify the ambitions of my projects and work.
As always, meeting and exceeding expectations has pushed me to make client satisfaction and relations a top priority. I am open to questions, chats about the world, and any collaborations!
Stay curious, experimental, and conscious.
– Archie.
Experience.
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I am always looking for new, exciting opportunities. I would love to collaborate and expand my skills further. Feel free to email via the comtacts form, or follow me on socials!
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York, North Yorkshire.
June–September 2023.
My main duties were to direct and manage the creative design process within the graphic design team. I also worked directly with the creative team whilst overseeing and managing several projects at once. Furthermore, I worked closely with clients; providing high–quality and innovative designs. Additionally, I was responsible for keeping up with contemporary market trends.
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Grimsby Docks, Grimsby.
July–August 2019.
Creative Start is a non–profit that supports local communities through murals, artwork, and help centers. My role involved collaborating with the team to design murals and wall typography for a project at Grimsby Docks. This centre, titled ‘The Great Escape’, provides support to individuals recovering from past addictions, offering both help and a space to connect with others and the artwork that reflects their experiences and speaks for those in need. This experience helped me to connect and empathise with a diverse community of people.
Education.
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design.
York St. John University.
September 2022–June 2025.
A-Level in Graphic Design, Fine Art, and Film Studies.
Franklin Sixth Form College, Grimsby.
September 2020–2022.
Awards.
Race Equality Charter Award Shortlist (June 2025).
Grimsby Havelok Rotary Club Young Artist of the Year (June 2018).
Skills.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software, more specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
High–quality client engagement, communication, and understanding.
Adaptable to different environments within collaborative work, as well as taking on a variety of responsibilities.
Ability to manage deadlines and meet project requirements.
reviews.
"I highly recommend Archie to any client or agency seeking a talented junior designer. I had the opportunity to work with him on several projects when I was with him at Two Slice, and he consistently exceeded expectations with his exceptional work."
— Luke Savage, Lead Designer at Two Slice Media.
"Archie joined us at Creative Start for a work experience placement and quickly became a valued member of the team. He showed enthusiasm, reliability, and a strong willingness to get involved. He made a real contribution to both our ongoing projects and 'The Great Escape' venue, and approached every task with a positive attitude. Archie would be a great addition to any creative team. We wish him all the best for the future."
— Sam Delaney, Director of Creative Start CIC.
'It has been a real privilege to get to know Archie over the past three years during his time at York St John University. Throughout this period, he has consistently demonstrated reliability, friendliness, and a strong commitment to his studies.
Archie has developed an impressive level of technical proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, which forms a core part of our curriculum. His ability to apply this knowledge creatively and professionally makes him a valuable asset to any team.
I have every confidence in his future as a designer. I wholeheartedly recommend him and wish him the very best in his career.'