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