Harry Croft
Durham,Durham
Summary
Creative Illustrator with diverse experience in various styles and software. Currently pursuing PGCE and QTS to transition into Art Education, focusing on empowering students in cartoons, graphic novels, photography, and digital art. Committed to enriching the curriculum and fostering creativity in aspiring artists. Creative Illustrator with diverse expertise in various styles and software. Delivered engaging designs by collaborating with young carers and integrating learned colour theory into illustrations. Focused on empowering students through Art Education, fostering creativity in cartoons, graphic novels, photography, and digital art.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Illustrator
01.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with young carers to create engaging card designs for children they support.
- Applied learned colour theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
- Devised illustrations, taking into account customer specifications, company standards and mathematical formulas.
Teacher
Ian Ramsey CE Academy
Stockton
09.2025 - 07.2026
- Delivered lessons to KS3 and KS4 students at Ian Ramsey CE Academy in Stockton, emphasising lesson planning and addressing needs of multiple SEND students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
Exhibitor
Arc Stockton
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted in showcasing the integration of illustration, photography, and AR technology to raise awareness on pollution in coastal areas.
- Supported curation of exhibition to emphasise environmental issues affecting the local community.
- Facilitated interactive experiences through the use of innovative AR technology.
Education
PGCE-QTS - Teacher Training
Northern Lights Learning Trust
01-2026
MA - specialised practice
Northern School of Art
01-2025
Foundation - Storyboarding
Aardman Academy
01-2025
BA Honours - Illustration for commercial application
Northern School of Art
01-2024
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Procreate
- Storyboard Pro
- Photography
- Drawing
- Watercolours
- Pencils
- Coloured pencils
- Event planning
Hobbies and Interests
- Guitar
- Gym
- Photography
- Motorbike
- Travel
Timeline
Teacher
Ian Ramsey CE Academy
09.2025 - 07.2026
Exhibitor
Arc Stockton
01.2025 - 02.2025
Illustrator
01.2019 - Current
PGCE-QTS - Teacher Training
Northern Lights Learning Trust
MA - specialised practice
Northern School of Art
Foundation - Storyboarding
Aardman Academy
BA Honours - Illustration for commercial application
Northern School of Art