Experience

NHS SCOTLAND: JANUARY-MARCH 2026

Creative Internship

Developed a strategy report to aid recruitment and retention of staff across NHS Scotland boards. Created a motion graphic to support awareness of widening participation in studying medicine programmes in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen.

Thirst Craft: August 2023

Graphic Design Internship

I undertook an internship working closely alongside the team on various live briefs for branding concepts and realisations in the world of drinks packaging. I assisted with research for briefs and learned valuable insight into the creative process of an agency.

EDucation

Edinburgh Napier UNiversity: 2025-present

MSc Creative Advertising

Hey! I’m Emma,

an art director and creative graphic designer based in Scotland. I am currently studying MSc Creative Advertising at Edinburgh Napier University having graduated with a first class degree in graphic design also from Napier last year, I have also been awarded membership of the ISTD.

(which in english means I’m a typography geek and I know my way round my kerning and ligatures) I approach every brief asking “what if?” and always try have fun with it as I feel this is where the most memorable work comes from.

When I’m not designing, I love to travel and experiencing new things. I also enjoy crocheting (mostly granny squares!) and I’ve always got a gig booked.

With skills in branding, art direction, ideation and overall creativity I am open to work and excited to see what we can create together, get in touch!

Mearns & gill: August 2019 - MArch 2020

Graphic Design and Events Management work experience

I undertook a work placement at this creative agency one day a week alongside attending school to attain my Foundation Apprenticeship in creative and digital media. I predominantly worked assisting the graphic design team, creating signage for events, leaflets and adverts for a range of clients from large oil companies to smaller local companies and charities. I also assisted the events management team, helping to run and organise events.

Freelance, Various clients 2022: - Present

Promotional materials, branding and visual identity creation

Edinburgh Napier UNiversity: 2020-24

BDes (Hons) Graphic Design: 1st

L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique: 2023

DN MADE Digital Design

North East Scotland College: 2018-2020

Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media