Harriet is a London based multi-disciplinary graphic designer. In her 5 years' experience as a designer she has developed a keen interest in expressive typography, conceptually grounded brand design and motion graphics. She has worked with globally recognised brands such as adidas, lululemon, The Independent and The Evening Standard.
Experience
Improper Agency
Oct 2023 - November
Mother London
Sept 2023 - November
Freelance Motion Designer
• produced an end of year showreel for Brooklyn Brewery.
Freelance Motion Designer
• designing animated assets for social and digital
• designed animation to be projected in iconic locations across London
FSCS
Feb 2013 -
Oct 2016
Communications Executive
• Developing and implementing content strategy
• Writing briefs for freelance creatives
• Producing video content for web and social
• Designing infographics and ad banners
• Managing external PR agency, Edelman
MVF Global
Oct 2016 -
March 2017
Content Manager
• Creating and implementing content strategy
• Line managing one content executive
• Briefing creatives
The Bird Box
March 2017 -
April 2018
Digital Content Producer
• Designing product labels, look books, POS docs
• Sourcing and liaising with printers
• Art directing product shoots
• Creating and implementing content strategy
Fourfeet Agency
Oct 2018 -
Feb 2019
Graphic Design Intern
• Creating brand identities
• Designing websites
• Designing corporate reports
• Attending client meetings
Enem Studio
March 2020 - April 2021
Graphic Designer
• Developed type treatment and motion graphics
for a sports client video campaign
• Assisted on art direction of campaign
ESI Media
Feb 2019 - March 2021
Graphic Designer
• Branding design
• Motion design
• Print and digital campaign collateral design
• Marketing design
• Developing company brand guidelines
M&C Saatchi
June 2022 - July 2022
Graphic Designer
• Web, print and motion design for their not-for-profit clients including Nato, and the charity Care
lululemon
Sept 2021 - May 2022
Midweight Graphic Designer (freelance)
• Designing campaign collateral across print and digital
• Presenting work to internal stakeholders
• Mentoring more junior members of the team
The Small Axe
June 2021 - August 2021
Midweight Graphic Designer (freelance)
• Designing and art directing campaign collateral for large NGOs such as the International Rescue Committee, including editing video content and designing accompanying motion graphics.
FSCS
Feb 2011 -
May 2013
Communications Assistant
• Drafting copy for social accounts
• Writing press releases
• Attending agency meetings
U Dox Creative Agency
July 2022 - April 2023
Graphic Designer
• Lead designer for campaigns with adidas and Slam Sailing
• Sole motion designer in the agency
• Lead on the art direction and visual merchandising for Slam sailing
Education
April 2023 - present
Freelance Senior Designer
• Freelancing for a number of clients including a rebrand of Healthspan Elite including art direction and a redesign of the company website producing comprehensive guidelines for the internal design team to follow.
Harriet Cann Design
Shillington College
2018
Keele University
2008
Graphic Design
English & American Literature
BA Hons 2:1