Helen Harper-Collins PORTFOLIO
helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
Art Editor & Graphic designer
CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 07517 175 872
Email: helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have been a Graphic Designer and Art Editor for over twenty years. My most recent role as Senior Designer of Good HouseKeeping magazine and Art Editor of the national, consumer titles, Coast and The Great Outdoors Here I produced engaging and eye catching layouts and digital graphics from initial design concept to finished published magazines.
Senior Designer / 2023 - present date
HEARST - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE
Working across all print and digital platforms, creating engaging and aesthetically pleasing layouts for features, editorial content, and marketing materials, while ensuring brand consistency and adhering to the magazine’s established aesthetic, mentoring junior designers and collaborating closely with the editorial team to bring concepts to life.
Director / 2020 - present date
CREATIVE SUITE LTD
In 2020 I formed Creative Suite Ltd. As well as maintaining Art Editorship of Coast Magazine and The Great Outdoors
Freelance Art Editor / 2016 - 2020
SKILLS
• Highlighly organised with the ability to work across multiple projects and deadlines
• Skilled remote worker
• Creative thinking and idea generation
• Attention to detail
• Great communicator
• Highly skilled in Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Experience with MS Powerpoint, After Effects and Figma
Working as a freelance I developed working relationships with several publishing clients including Time Inc, Bauer and Media 10.
Designer & Art Editor / 2000 - 2016
KELSEY MEDIA LTD
Working initially as a team member within the design bank, I was responsible for delivering creative design solutions for advertising clients. My passion and flair for editorial design florished and I was promoted first to the position of editorial designer on various hobby and interest titles and later to Editorial Designer on Period Homes & Interiors.
helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
Art Editor & Graphic Designer
helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
helen@creativesuiteltd.co.uk
