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Stephen Bell

@stephenbell1

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Experienced graphic designer and web developer delivering client-focused branding and digital solutions.

Luxembourg

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What I'm looking for

I seek freelance or contract roles where I can lead branding and web projects, collaborate with clients, and deliver high-quality creative and production work.

I am a graphic designer and web developer with over 20 years' experience working across print and web for clients in the UK, Africa and Europe. I run my own freelance practice, managing client liaison, design, artworking, print checking and administration to deliver polished, deadline-driven work.

My portfolio spans branding, web development, publishing, livery and environmental design, plus marketing and advertising projects that balance creativity with business needs. I bring technical proficiency in tools like InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Blender 3D and WordPress alongside practical production knowledge.

I am versatile, committed and self-motivated, focused on high standards and creating user-focused solutions that engage audiences and support client objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Graphic Designer

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Substance Creative

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 9 months)

Freelance graphic designer and web developer since 2009 delivering client-focused print and web design, artworking, and web development while managing client liaison and business administration.

Graphic Design Web Development adobe indesign Illustrator Photoshop WordPress Print Production

Junior Creative Artworker

The Sharp End

Worked as a junior creative artworker contributing to design, art and photography projects from concept to execution within a studio environment.

Layout Print Production InDesign Photoshop Photography File Management Prepress

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Hertfordshire

Foundation Course, Art & Design

1992 - 1993

Completed an Art & Design Foundation course at the University of Hertfordshire from 1992 to 1993.

Sandringham School

A Levels / GCSEs, Art and Design / General Secondary Education

1985 - 1992

Attended Sandringham School in Hertfordshire and completed A Levels and GCSEs between 1985 and 1992 with subjects including Design, Art, Photography, Geography and multiple GCSEs.