About Me
Sophie O’Connor is an awarded multi-disciplinary designer, international branding designer and Level C certified brand strategist.
With nearly two decades of industry experience working with some of the most successful advertising and design agencies in the world. From conception to outcome, Sophie has a proven record of delivering effective design solutions and compelling brand identities for a variety of international clients.
After more than a decade working in London, Sophie and her family relocated to Manchester in 2016, where she works on a project-by-project basis, collaborating with clients and agencies globally. Sophie is a natural leader and is always looking for new opportunities to develop her design-led skills.
If you are interested in Sophie’s design services, or have any other design requirements, please get in touch.
Skills
Visual Identity
Brand Strategy & Positioning
Concept Development
Logo Design
Typography
Art Direction
Advertsing & Communication
Print Design
Website Design
Digital Experience
Social Media Content
Editorial & Layout
Agencies
BBC Studios
Sergeant Walnuts
Landor&Fitch
Here We Go
Born Ugly
Mother London
VCCP
Dinosaur
Outpost
Forever Beta
Uniform
The Neighbourhood
Saatchi&Saatchi
The Red Brick Road
Publicis
The Brooklyn Brothers
Fallon London
Elmwood London
BBN International
Sergeant Walnuts
Landor&Fitch
Here We Go
Born Ugly
Mother London
VCCP
Dinosaur
Outpost
Forever Beta
Uniform
The Neighbourhood
Saatchi&Saatchi
The Red Brick Road
Publicis
The Brooklyn Brothers
Fallon London
Elmwood London
BBN International
Clients
A New Policy
BBC Studios
Firebird Pictures
Fan3
The Effie Awards
Do Breathe
CRUK
Stella Artois
Boots
IKEA
Melvita
Pimms
BBC Earth
Future Disco
Tate Modern
Royal Mail
The Roundhouse
BBC Studios
Firebird Pictures
Fan3
The Effie Awards
Do Breathe
CRUK
Stella Artois
Boots
IKEA
Melvita
Pimms
BBC Earth
Future Disco
Tate Modern
Royal Mail
The Roundhouse
Awards & Certifications
Level C Certified Brand Strategist
Level C Brand Masterclass Two 2022
Level C Certified Brand Specialist
Level C Brand Masterclass One 2020
The 2020 Freelancer Awards Winner
YunoJuno Freelance Awards (Covid Edition)
FWA Site of the Day December 2010
Campaign : BBC Life Is
Client : BBC Earth
Agency : The Brooklyn Brothers
Creative Director : Ali Alvarez
AdAge Editors Pick September 2010
Campaign : BBC Life Is
Client : BBC Earth
Agency : The Brooklyn Brothers
Creative Director : Ali Alvarez
YCN Student Awards Commendation 2005
Liverpool John Moores University
Level C Brand Masterclass Two 2022
Level C Certified Brand Specialist
Level C Brand Masterclass One 2020
The 2020 Freelancer Awards Winner
YunoJuno Freelance Awards (Covid Edition)
FWA Site of the Day December 2010
Campaign : BBC Life Is
Client : BBC Earth
Agency : The Brooklyn Brothers
Creative Director : Ali Alvarez
AdAge Editors Pick September 2010
Campaign : BBC Life Is
Client : BBC Earth
Agency : The Brooklyn Brothers
Creative Director : Ali Alvarez
YCN Student Awards Commendation 2005
Liverpool John Moores University
Experience
Lead Designer
Sophie O’Connor Ltd, Manchester
June 2016 – Present
Founder
The Village Creatives Network
May 2019 – April 2022
Senior Designer
Mother, London
Aug 2012 – May 2016
Freelance Senior Designer
Central London Agencies
Jan 2011 - May 2016
Designer
The Brooklyn Brothers, London
Mar 2009 – Jan 2011
Designer
Fallon, London
Jan 2008 – Mar 2009
Junior Designer
Elmwood, London
Aug 2006 - Jan 2008
Design Internships
2001 – 2006
Sophie O’Connor Ltd, Manchester
June 2016 – Present
Founder
The Village Creatives Network
May 2019 – April 2022
Senior Designer
Mother, London
Aug 2012 – May 2016
Freelance Senior Designer
Central London Agencies
Jan 2011 - May 2016
Designer
The Brooklyn Brothers, London
Mar 2009 – Jan 2011
Designer
Fallon, London
Jan 2008 – Mar 2009
Junior Designer
Elmwood, London
Aug 2006 - Jan 2008
Design Internships
2001 – 2006