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Kirsty Thomson

@kirstythomson

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Creative graphic designer and 3D artist with 6+ years experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

I am a creative and adaptable graphic designer with over six years of experience crafting impactful brands across various sectors, including food, drink, gaming, and healthcare. My expertise lies in blending handcrafted techniques with digital design to create bold, original visuals. I specialize in brand identity, packaging, and logo design, focusing on storytelling and typography.

Currently, I work as the lead graphic designer at Lucid Rain Studios, where I craft intuitive user interfaces and contribute to 3D art and level design using Unreal Engine 5. My role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging in critique sessions to ensure the highest quality of design. I take pride in my ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to meaningful design projects, including a wayfinding system for accessibility in Perth and a packaging communication kit presented to the Scottish Parliament. I am passionate about staying engaged with the design community, attending festivals and exhibitions to keep my skills sharp and my creativity flowing. I am eager to bring my fresh energy and innovative ideas to a team that values great design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Graphic Designer & 3D Artist

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Lucid Rain Studios

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Led the design of intuitive user interfaces, iconography, and 2D assets for video games. Expanded skills into 3D design to support environment art and level design in Unreal Engine 5, building engaging spaces from concept to completion.

UI Design 3D Design Unreal Engine 5 Graphic Design Game Development Iconography

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Graphic Designer

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Kirsty Thomson Design

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Crafted impactful brands across various sectors including food, drink, gaming, and healthcare, blending handcrafted techniques with digital design. Specialised in brand identity, packaging, and logo design for both startups and established brands, focusing on typography and storytelling.

Brand Identity Logo Design Digital Design Typography Visual Storytelling Client Communication Project Management Invoicing

Graphic Designer

Tini Sea - Design Community

Nov 2020 - Jan 2021 (2 months)

Collaborated on community-led design projects as a 2D graphic artist for an animated short video. Led the visual direction of a social media campaign for a charity client, unifying various illustrated assets.

2D Illustration Adobe Animate After Effects Art Direction Collaboration Branding Animation

Social Media Content Assistant

Red String Agency

Jun 2019 - Jan 2020 (7 months)

Attended live events to capture and publish real-time social media content across Facebook and Instagram. Produced engaging posts, stories, and video clips tailored to each event, significantly increasing live engagement and brand visibility.

Live Event Coverage Instagram Video Editing Time Management

Graphic Designer (Intern)

The Living Tee

Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 (1 month)

Created visual assets for Instagram and Facebook, ensuring content aligned with brand values focused on sustainability and ethical fashion. Designed post layouts and infographics to enhance engagement and promote brand awareness.

Instagram Infographics Graphic Design Layout Brand Awareness