My career began straight after I graduated from Barnet College, when I joined the property consultancy ZZA in Islington as a Graphic Designer and Artworker. As the only designer, I worked on a wide range of projects, from adverts to books and magazine features. ZZA also gave me my first experience of the print production process, where I worked with different print agencies and built strong professional relationships. This helped me grow in confidence, improve my communication skills, and understand how a successful project is produced from start to finish. Although the role had limited creative freedom, it gave me the knowledge and practical skills I needed for the next stage of my career.

After four years, I moved to Hill Publishing in Notting Hill for a new challenge. Hill Publishing produced several lifestyle magazines for different areas of London, giving me more opportunities to use my creativity in a professional setting. I worked directly with regular clients and supported different teams across the company. Being part of a talented, close-knit in-house team helped me build my design and print production knowledge, while also forming strong working relationships and friendships.

After two years, I moved into the beauty industry by joining Mascolo Media, the in-house media company for TONI&GUY. There, I created salon materials such as posters, flyers, and adverts to support TONI&GUY franchise salons across the UK. Eighteen months later, TIGI separated from TONI&GUY and became its own company. This gave me the chance to build and lead my own design department, an opportunity offered to me by Anthony Mascolo, founder of TIGI and three-time British Hairdresser of the Year. As TIGI grew, I expanded my team and eventually became Global Design Manager. My department supported design work across the business, both in the UK and internationally. During this time, I earned the respect of directors, managers, colleagues, and friends, and received several awards, including Employee of the Year.

After nearly two decades, my time at TIGI came to an end due to Covid and company restructuring. This led me to freelance work, giving me a better work-life balance while allowing me to continue my passion for graphic design. It also opened new opportunities in commercial modelling and supporting artist work, which have added fresh experience to my career.