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Declan Ford

Brand Designer
36.00 - 51.00 / hr

About Freelancer

  • Availability:
    limited
  • Tools Stack
    Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Sketch, Miro
  • Average Project Duration
    1-3 weeks
  • Preferred Project Min Hours
    15
  • Preferred Project Types
    hourly, fixed price
  • Response Time
    within 24 hours
  • Weekly Capacity Hours
    8

I am a consultant-style Brand Designer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build cohesive brand systems. My approach blends rigorous research with pragmatic execution, translating complex briefs into clear brand identities. I’ve partnered with Channel 4 and BBC on multi-channel campaigns, delivering scalable design systems and print collateral with measurable impact. I value collaborative processes, transparent timelines, and direct communication to align with business goals. Motivation comes from recognition of scalable outcomes and design excellence.

Education

B
2006-2009 BA (Hons) Graphic Design
University of Bath

Focus on branding, typography, and portfolio development.

A
2011 Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
Adobe Certification Program

Advanced proficiency across Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

M
2013-2014 MA Branding
University of the Arts London

Design systems, brand architecture, and strategic branding.