OhhhKaye
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OhhhKaye ☆
All about me
Creative Lead | Graphic Designer
Hello, I am Kaye, a highly experienced and passionate multimedia graphic designer, illustrator and branding specialist with over eighteen years of industry experience.
I have a highly desired and varied skill set that allows me to creatively solve problems and produce meaningful, innovative and exciting designs and marketing materials aimed to communicate across multiple generational audiences and sectors.
I am fully versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Suite including PowerPoint, with the additional benefit four years of social media marketing and events management.
I am well-organised, creative and extremely driven individual who loves working as part of team or individually and am used to fast-paced and multitasking style of work.
I have always loved creating things, even from a young age.
My creative journey began with a deep passion for theatre and film set design. I dedicated my early career to working behind the scenes for theatres across the UK, crafting costumes, building sets, designing props, and orchestrating lighting—bringing stories to life on stage.
While I thrived on the creativity, the unpredictable nature of seasonal theatre work led me to further my education. I studied Art and Design at the Kent Institute of Art & Design (now the University for the Creative Arts) before completing a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design at Bath Spa University. This transition opened doors to new opportunities, allowing me to blend artistic vision with strategic design principles.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with both large and boutique design firms across diverse creative sectors, including print, digital services, and animation. These experiences enriched my knowledge and reinforced my passion for the dynamic and ever-evolving creative industries.
In 2010, I embarked on an exciting dual role: joining Canterbury Christ Church University as a sessional lecturer while founding OhhhKaye, my freelance branding and graphic design business. I thrived on the unpredictability and variety of freelance life—each project brought new challenges and new clients, from passionate small business owners to larger organizations. My portfolio grew to include collaborations with brands such as Mack Multiples, Bottle Bazaar, Endometriosis UK, She Trust UK, Fujitsu, MBA House, and Kent Wildlife Trust, among others. I loved helping businesses shape their identities, creating meaningful branding that captured their unique stories and vision.
In 2019, I was presented with a new opportunity to return to full-time employment. Although it was a difficult decision, I embraced the challenge, stepping into a role that allowed me to grow and evolve further. Today, as a Creative Lead within a School Trust’s Marketing and Design team, I have discovered a new passion for education and apprenticeships. The role combines creativity, leadership, and the reward of shaping a team—bringing both innovation and purpose to the work I do each day.
Recommendations
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“Kaye's work has left a lasting impact on Umbrella Training, elevating our brand and helping us achieve our goals.”
I had the pleasure of working with Kaye from 2022 to 2024 at Umbrella Training, where she served as our Creative Lead since 2019. In this role, Kaye demonstrated exceptional creativity, internal leadership, and dedication, significantly contributing to our company’s brand success.
Kaye was responsible for leading the development and execution of creative communications across Umbrella Training. She provided our commercial team with invaluable guidance and innovative ideas, ensuring the successful launch of numerous exciting projects. Her ability to guide both internal and external teams, including copywriters and freelance designers, was instrumental in delivering distinct and impactful visuals across our business.
One of Kaye’s standout achievements was the development of our strong visual brand position. Her creativity shone through in the design of our hospitality games for the annual Skills London exhibition and the annual Purple Umbrella Awards. These projects not only met but exceeded our clients' and learners' expectations, driving sustainable growth for Umbrella Training.
Kaye's skills go beyond her creative talents. She is highly organised and an excellent project manager. She consistently liaised with our commercial and operations teams to review and enhance all creative outputs. Her commitment to staying abreast of new trends and marketing innovations was evident in her monthly presentations to the wider commercial team, which kept our strategies fresh and effective.
Kaye's work has left a lasting impact on Umbrella Training, elevating our brand and helping us achieve our goals. Her creative vision, combined with her strategic approach, made her a cornerstone of our team. I highly recommend Kaye for any role that requires a blend of creativity, leadership, and a keen eye for detail. She will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to any organisation fortunate enough to have her.
Jenni Clarke - Umbrella Training Commercial Director
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“Kaye's creativity knows no bounds!”
Her innovative approach to design means that she is always bubbling with new concepts and fresh ideas. Whilst working together, she displayed a keen desire to stay ahead of the curve, often throwing herself in at the deep end with new software, systems and tools in order to present exciting and dynamic campaigns and designs for both internal and client projects.
Kaye is professional, adaptable and hardworking and a true asset to any organisation!
Kate Morgan - BAFTA 195 Strategic Commercial Professional - Events, Business Development, Sales, Marketing & Leadership
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“As a Content Creator, Kaye's skills truly shine. ”
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Kaye Sedgwick-Jones across a number of roles in my position at Bottle Green Websites, and I am delighted to provide a glowing recommendation for her outstanding contributions to our work and the online development across several projects.
Kaye is an exceptional professional with a keen eye for Creative and Brand Management. Her approach is not only innovative but also strategic, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations. She has an innate ability to capture and convey the essence of a brand, making her an invaluable asset to any creative team.
As a Content Creator, Kaye's skills truly shine. Her work demonstrates a rare blend of creativity and precision, particularly evident in her exceptional illustration work across multiple projects. I have been particularly impressed with her ability to depict such a wide range of topics in a way that not only captures visual appeal but also communicates its essence to attract a new audience and existing stakeholders alike.
One of Kaye's standout qualities is her deep understanding of the importance of SEO. In my role as SEO Director, I have appreciated her proactive efforts to align her creative work with SEO best practices. Kaye consistently ensures that her content is not only visually stunning but also optimized for search engines, contributing to our overall digital marketing success.
In addition to her creative prowess, Kaye has been instrumental in our social media management efforts. Her expertise in crafting focused campaigns and leveraging hashtags has significantly elevated our online presence. Kaye's dedication to creating engaging and shareable content has resulted in increased brand visibility and audience engagement across our social media platforms.
In conclusion, I highly recommend Kaye Sedgwick-Jones for her exceptional skills in Creative and Brand Management, her prowess as a Content Creator, her understanding of SEO, and her invaluable contributions to social media management. She is a true professional whose dedication and talent make her an asset to any team.
Stuart Wilson - Search Engine Marketing Manager at Bottle Green Websites
What do I do
Skills
Design services and skills
Graphic Design
Branding
Data Visualisation
Video production and editing
Animation and character design
Powerpoint presentations
Social media content
Digital photography and editing
Art and Illustration
Fine Art prints and canvas
Digital and hand drawn illustrations
Book covers
T-shirt and product designs
Management
Brand Guardian
Team Management
Project Management
Budget Management
Hiring and sourcing freelancers
Training and development
Software and systems
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe AfterEffects
Microsoft
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Other Software
Canva
Asana and Monday (project management and CRM)
Citrus HR
Hootsuite
Mailchimp
Eventbrite
Squarespace and Wordpress
Say hello!
Mindful, creative and growth mindset, always.
For as long as I can remember I have wanted to create and inspire creativity in others.
Starting in theatre design, I found myself fascinated on how art and design could be found across many forms communication and decided to explore this further by studying in Graphic design at Bath Spa University. As a dyslexic, I truly believe a picture paints a thousand words and approach each protect and brief with this in mind. During my studies, I discovered a passion for digital media, animation and branding that I am forever grateful has turned into my career to date.
Throughout my career I have worked with clients around the world, embracing not only my love of travel, but the chance to creating exciting new brands or refreshing existing brands in multiple sectors and across different cultures.
I love supporting independent business of all sizes, alongside the big boy clients, allowing my skill set to become varied and very much in demand. I also love to learn and have pushed my own skills in the last few years and stepped into the world of AR (Augmented Reality), gamification and even the metaverse.
Every project I undertake is led from a place of empathy, honesty and commitment. I am passionate mentor who enjoys facilitating and encouraging others to grow and develop at all stages of the careers. I have a happy, can do attitude, love a good cat gif and a giggle and jump into every challenge with enthusiasm and energy.
I love what I do and strongly believe we grow and better ourselves and others with new challenges and opportunities.
Outside of my art and design life, I love to travel, drive my convertible mini (called Audrey), my cat Ziggy and have long walk with my husband and our neighbours dog. I also practice and run yoga and mindfulness classes.
I am currently studying towards my 200 hours Yoga teaching qualification and am due to start a short diploma Mindful Art in September 2024 alongside a mental health first aid course.
Alongside my design work, I also love creating fine art canvas and prints as well as small runs of illustrated clothing and house wears (check out my shop - launching July 2024). Another HUGE passion piece for me is raising awareness of endometriosis. I created OhhhEndo comic and work three UK leading Endometriosis charities.