James Medcraft

+44 7999030094 | james.medcraft007629@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/james-medcraft1114
A graphic designer and photographer based in Kent and London with experience in branding, visual systems, website design, editorial layout. Passionate about experimental design, testing new ideas, and pushing creative boundaries across physical and digital media. Experienced in concept-driven projects that explore the future of sustainability within design, blending visual storytelling, branding, and digital experience design to deliver forward-thinking outcomes. Four years of freelance experience delivering brand guidelines, websites, and promotional materials. Adept at managing projects, meeting deadlines, and producing clear, consistent design work aligned with client objectives.

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Photographer
Self employed.  2021 to Present
• Developed and designed various website and print/digital collateral for startups and creative collaborators.  
• Designed visual systems improving consistency across digital and physical platforms.
• Delivered concept-led poster design and campaign visuals across cultural and commercial projects.
• Produced photography and retouched assets for brand campaigns and publications.

Sales Assistant
Tesco - Warehouse & Backdoor.  2021 - Present
• Worked behind the scenes to keep systems organised, deliveries on time, and processes running smoothly under pressure.

Student Ambassador and Academic Mentor
Kingston University London.  2024 - 2025
• Worked alongside the events management team to help deliver over 35+ events, in which we represented the University to prospective students.
• Represented the Graphic Design cohort, communicating between students and staff to support course development.
• Collected and synthesised feedback, presenting insights to department leads which strengthened communication and leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree with Honours - 2:1
Kingston University - Graphic Design
September 2022 to July 2025

A Level in Finance, Graphic Design and Business
Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre - Tenterden, Kent
September 2020 to July 2022



Skills

• Photography
• Graphic design
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop
• Figma
• Exhibition Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Creative Direction
• Branding and Identity Design
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Lightroom

• Adobe InDesign


Certifications and Licenses


Goblet for Design and Innovation

(Business and Graphic Design Achievement)
- July 2023

Design Tankyard Award for Graphic Design Excellence
(Graphic Design Achievement)
- July 2023

Head Boy
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
 - 2021 - 2022

Interests: Photography, Music, Sports

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