About me

Sophie O’Connor is an awarded senior conceptual designer and certified brand specialist with a passion for branding, typography and strategic design. With over 15 years’ industry experience working with some of the most successful advertising and design agencies in the world, Sophie has a proven record of delivering meaningful creative design solutions for a variety of global clients. Sophie is a strategic thinker and enthusiastic creative lead who enjoys the challenges of working within dynamic and fast paced work environments.

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Projects

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  Shala – The home of yoga and well-being.Naming and visual identity for women's online yoga studio in Margate UK. Creating a supportive environment for women to find balance and empowerment whilst connecting with others.
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  High Altitude Properties – Providing quality homes, consitently.Branding and web design for property development company High Altitude Properties. A visual identity that delivers on quality and represents the brands desire to exceed all expectations for both investors and tenants.
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  Do Breathe – Let’s breathe the world better, together.Visual identity design in collaboration with Ben Davies and Michael Townsend Williams in 2019 for well-doing app and website Do Breathe.
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  Yoga Box – Bringing Yoga HomeYoga Box is a virtual yoga studio offering live and guided yoga classes. Born out of the need for an alternative to the traditional yoga studio during lockdown and akin to having your own personal yoga teacher in your home.
• Logos & Wordmarks
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  Chester Zoo - Save Our ZooI was invited to design a poster for Chester Zoo as part of their #SaveOurZoo online campaign and #WorldEnvironmentDay

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Work history

FounderThe Village Creatives
Apr 2019Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
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Senior Conceptual DesignerFreelance
Jun 2016Manchester, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance senior designer working directly with a variety of global clients and U.K. agencies including Mother, VCCP, Dinosaur, Forever Beta

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Skills

• Packaging
• Print Design
• Typography
• Brand Identity
• Art Direction
• Design
• Creative Digital Design
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Indesign

Education

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BA(Hons) Graphic DesignLiverpool John Moores University
Aug 2002Liverpool, United Kingdom
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BTEC Graphic DesignMid Cheshire college of art and design
Aug 1999Northwich, United Kingdom

Awards

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The Freelancer of the Year AwardsYunoJuno Freelancer Awards
Covid Edition – The Village Creatives
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Certified Brand SpecialistLevel C
Masterclass 1 – Brand Strategy w Marty Neumiere / Andy Starr

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