About me

I am writing to apply for the position of Junior Graduate Designer as currently advertised on creativepool. I believe I would be well suited for the position as I am an enthusiastic and hard-working designer with a passion for editorial design.

In my recent post as Advert Production Designer at CN Group, I was part of a small production team responsible for 9 newspapers across the Cumbria region and gained experience working in a busy environment. With the deadlines of each individual paper needing to be met throughout the week, an ability to time-manage, store files correctly and communicate effectively was essential. In busy periods I regularly took on extra work, including creating web banners and MPUs for clients and for use on the company website.

During my final year studying Graphic Design at the University of Cumbria, I became particularly interested in editorial design, and volunteered as a design consultant for ABSTRACT; a local council and youth run magazine. In my time with ABSTRACT I lead workshops and tutorials for teenagers on Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and gave creative input for the magazine itself.

I am an active freelance designer, and have worked on a wide range of projects in this capacity. My regular clients include Eden Valley Hospice; where I have been responsible for conceptual design and publicity materials for several projects, using a range of formats such as T-shirts, leaflets and booklets; and Mosaic Music Publishing where I was responsible for branding and identity, creating brochures and illustrating teaching resources. Working on a one off project for Transgressive North, I gained experience designing CD booklets and digipacks for their 'Sun Choir' and 'Boats' albums. Working as a freelance designer means I am self-motivated, used to working to multiple deadlines and using my own initiative. Being organised and keeping up-to-date with my own administration such as storing files and producing invoices is imperative to my freelance career.

With my passion for editorial design, I would relish the opportunity to become part of your team. For examples of my work, please visit my website:

Thank you for considering my application, I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Claire Evison