About me

Hi, I'm Cat, an Illustrator and Brand Designer. As an Illustrator, I draw original illustrations and create bespoke patterns that can be licensed or commissioned. As a Brand Designer, I develop visual brand identities for small businesses and startups, as well as executing larger company brand refreshes, and creating visual brand content that is both engaging and cohesive across all platforms. You can find out more on my experience via my website.

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Projects

• the Bathers - Mini CollectionThe Bathers is part of my Bodies Series. These prints are colourful and playful and perfect for Stationery, Wall Coverings, Gift or Fabric. They can be licensed (if available) or work can be commissioned if you have something special in mind.
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  Bodies - illustration collectionBodies is a mini collection celebrating the female form. Taking inspiration from my role as a Women's Health Yoga teacher, the series explores movement through dance, yoga and relaxation. © catherine bellini Illustrations can be licensed, so get in touch (if they are available!)
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  Wild CuriosityWild Curiosity is a collection of illustrations celebrating the joy of South London parks through the eyes of a child. Look Up, Look Down. Prints can be licensed upon request (if available) © catherine bellini
• Literary Wedding InviteMy clients wanted a not so ordinary invite for their big day. Both being literary buffs they decided on an elaborate and beautifully finished book which told their love story to each guest. Stitched bound with an original foiled cover, and pockets throughout. Printed and finished by Screaming Colour Printers.
• RA Group Supplier|Recipe MagazineA magazine created to highlight collaborations between Restaurant Associates and their suppliers, especially where social responsibility is at it's highest. Recipes were included and a high-end print production style of magazine was used to encourage people to keep the magazine just the day they receive it. Cover was printed on paper made with hops for Pope Yards brewery and the rest is 100% recycled/recyclable paper.
• Coffee style book - Members Club. Pitch Book.A pitch for new business designed as a hard cover, high end coffee style book.

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Work history

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Bid Design ManagerRestaurant Associates
Jan 2016 - Apr 2020London, United KingdomFull Time
My role was lead Bid Design Manager for RA's (part of Compass Group) New Business Team. I moved from Gungho Design (where RA was one of my main clients) and employed by RA as their Bid Design Manager playing a key role in RA Group's New Business team. My main role here was to change the way they approached design within their new business bids, bringing more flair and personality to their story. Highlights included wins with Universal Music, Havas & Dalby Forest where implementation of the pitched new branded cafe was put in place. As well as developing a suite of Marketing material used in house and on client site.
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Lead Graphic DesignerGungho Design
May 2013 - Dec 0020London, United KingdomFull Time
Main responsibilities: Creative lead in studio Assisting Studio Manager with project allocation and creative management of the studio Senior advisory and mentor to designers Managing multiple projects simultaneously Building client relationships Presenting to clients Briefing and creatively guiding other designers on studio projects. Type of design: High end specialist print, using creative book binding, paper stocks and print techniques Specialist in business development design using creative layout, typography, illustration and hand crafting. Marketing material, Event collateral, brand development, presentation, on line documents.

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Book Layout
• Brand Concept
• New Business
• Typography
• Illustration