Ashley Kime
About Ashley Kime
Ashley Kime is a Graphic Designer specializing in both print and digital media, currently employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc. in Manchester, England. With a background in graphic design and extensive experience in various roles, she engages with stakeholders and collaborates on a wide range of projects.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Ashley Kime has been employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc as a Graphic Designer (Print & Digital) since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for creating various print and digital materials. Her work includes collaborating with the digital team to develop digital assets, videos, and animations. She engages in communication with stakeholders and clients, which includes delivering presentations. Ashley's experience at Spectrum Brands has allowed her to work on a diverse range of projects, contributing to the company's branding and marketing efforts.
Previous Experience in Graphic Design
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Ashley Kime held several positions in graphic design. She worked at Twinkl Educational Publishing as a Senior Graphic Designer from 2018 to 2020, where she also served as a Designer Training Coordinator. Prior to that, she worked as a Graphic Designer at Twinkl from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she gained experience as a Freelance Graphic Designer for L’Oreal in 2015. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in graphic design and project management.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Kime studied at the University of Lincoln, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, she attended North Nottinghamshire College, achieving a Foundation Diploma Level 3 / 4 in Art and Design from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in graphic design, particularly in print and digital mediums.
Mentorship Role at The Manchester Metropolitan University
Ashley served as a Graphic Design Mentor at The Manchester Metropolitan University from 2020 to 2021 for a duration of seven months. In this role, she provided guidance and support to students in their graphic design studies, sharing her expertise and industry knowledge. This mentorship experience contributed to her professional development and reinforced her commitment to fostering new talent in the field.
Diverse Project Experience
Throughout her career, Ashley Kime has worked on a wide variety of projects. Her responsibilities have included packaging design, logo creation, email campaigns, catalogues, exhibition design, storyboarding, and retouching. She is known for experimenting and pushing the boundaries of brand guidelines while still adhering to them, showcasing her creativity and adaptability in graphic design.