Roy Ikoroha
@royikoroha
Senior Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
With over a decade of experience in graphic design, I have honed my skills in producing impactful digital and print work using Adobe Creative Suite. My journey has taken me from being the first in-house designer at Castle Arts to leading a team of junior designers at EMJ London. I pride myself on my ability to take design projects from concept to completion, ensuring that each piece not only meets but exceeds client expectations.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed projects worth over £6 million, demonstrating my capability to drive new and repeat business. My leadership skills have been recognized through awards such as Designer of the Year, and I have a proven track record of mentoring junior designers, fostering their growth and creativity. I am passionate about creating designs that resonate with audiences and contribute to the success of the brands I work with.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employed
Feb 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Produced print and digital assets for clients of various sizes, including photography. Commissioned to photograph events at prestigious establishments, including the Hungarian Embassy, Channel 4, ITV Studios, City Hall, and Desso.
Graphic Designer
Castle Arts
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)
Worked as their first-ever in-house designer on impactful print and digital collateral. Liaised with marketing and Amazon teams to produce effective Amazon shop-front material, increasing product purchases by over 5%.
Senior Designer
EMJ
Mar 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Led a team of Junior Designers while working on high-end creative solutions, developing EMJ’s first interactive case study using Outgrow, generating over £2 million in additional revenue. Managed and trained a design team of six in HTML and CSS, using Dreamweaver and Hubspot to create email campaigns for clients.
Designer
EMJ
Jul 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 7 months)
Produced EMJ’s first-ever client infographic for LivaNova, creating a new long-term revenue channel worth over £5 million. Rescued Sanofi Regeneron’s email campaign from incorrect design, securing an additional £100k for EMJ to become their lead email designers.
IT-Support Technician
West Lea School
Nov 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Innovatively designed the Intranet for the 2018-19 academic year using Sharepoint and Photoshop, while also creating engaging newsletters with Canva. Mentored several Special Educational Needs children, igniting their passion for graphic design and photography.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Kaplan International
Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 (1 month)
Collaborated with the core Design team to create captivating digital assets for both internal and external clients. Took on the role of primary illustrator to design a debut infographic explaining the intricacies of US and UK politics.
Design Assistant
Media Trust UK
May 2015 - Dec 2015 (7 months)
Crafted an extensive array of print and social media materials for their inaugural triathlon fundraiser, propelling the charity to raise over £20k in donations. Designed compelling social media content for Media Trust’s Do Something Brilliant campaign, making a splash across the streets of Northern Ireland.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Westminster
Bachelor's Degree, Architecture
Studied Architecture at the University of Westminster from September 2008 to July 2011. This program provided a foundational understanding of architectural principles and design.
Availability
Location
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Website
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