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Nikki Byrne

Nikki Byrne

Leyton,London

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursCareer advancement

Summary

I’m a creative person with a background in magazine design and customer service and I love bringing ideas to life in a visual, approachable way.

I was a highly motivated and experienced Editorial Art Director and have a very strong background knowledge of mainstream consumer magazines. In Australia I was Art Director on the three largest selling women's titles, as well as Creative Director on Disney's kids magazines. I moved back to the UK twenty one years ago (I am a British citizen) and became the Art Editor of one of IPC Media's biggest success stories, the real life 'Pick Me Up' magazine.

I also have experience in the charity retail sector and this has shaped a strong interest in fashion that is socially responsible, environmentally conscious and driven by meaningful charitable impact.

Art, travel, and fashion are a huge part of how I see and understand the world... I love how they shape culture, identity and self-expression. I’m naturally a people person, so I really enjoy chatting, connecting and building relationships, whether that’s with customers or within a team. I tend to thrive in environments where there’s energy, collaboration, and lots of interaction. I’m now looking to branch out beyond print, work more closely with people and keep growing both personally and professionally.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Traid
London
11.2022 - 01.2026
  • Resolved customer queries using active listening and problem-solving skills.
  • Kept items neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising, creating a pleasant shopping environment.
  • Encouraged loyalty through positive customer engagement.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately, handling cash and card payments with attention to detail.
  • Handled customer returns, refunds, and exchanges.

Art Consultant

Enter Gallery
London
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Delivered excellent service by understanding customer needs.
  • Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
  • Consistently delivers results through hard work, and dedication.
  • Ability to identify client needs and translate them into art acquisitions.
  • Strong understanding of pricing and market positioning within the art sector.
  • Drove gallery sales by executing targeted sales strategies, building strong client relationships, and achieving set revenue goals.

Senior Designer

WHAT'S ON TV; SOAPLIFE; TV EASY; TV & SAT; TV TIMES
06.2013 - 09.2017
  • Designing and producing layouts for print magazines, including features, covers, and advertisements.
  • Retouching, manipulating and combining images using Photoshop.
  • Collaborating with editors, writers, and photographers to translate editorial concepts into strong visual narratives.
  • Designing typography, layouts, and imagery to match the brand.
  • Preparing artwork for print production, ensuring that deadlines are met.
  • Creating and maintaining visual content for the magazine’s website.
  • Designing digital assets such as banners, graphics, and promotional materials.
  • Redesigning and refreshing the layout of the magazines to keep them innovative and current.
  • Proficient in InDesign, Censhare, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Freelance Designer

WHAT'S ON TV; SOAPLIFE; WOMAN (including production); NOW; IT'S FATE; BEST; HAIR

Art Editor

PICK ME UP - IPC Publications

Creative Director

DISNEY magazines and books - KIDS TITLES - ACP Publications

Art Director

NEW IDEA - Pacific Publications

Freelance Senior Designer

WOMAN'S DAY - ACP Publications

Freelance Advertising Designer

DOLLY - ACP Publications

Advertorials Art Director

WOMAN'S DAY - ACP Publications

Consultant Art Director

PRACTICAL PARENTING - ACP Publications

Art Director

THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY - ACP Publications

Deputy Art Director / Art Director

WOMAN'S DAY - ACP Publications

Deputy Art Director

MODE - ACP Publications

Education

WEA / Freelance Journalism

Fashion Design and Illustration Certificate -

East Sydney Technical College

Graphic Design Certificate -

Sydney Technical College

Life Drawing Course -

Sydney College

Higher School Certificate -

Dover Heights Girls High School

School Certificate -

Dover Heights Girls High School

Skills

  • Operating point-of-sale systems
  • Photoshop and Illustrator software
  • InDesign and Censhare software
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Confident communicator
  • Good eye for fashion and outfit composition
  • Team collaboration
  • Confidence in selling
  • Accurate money handling
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic
  • Management of the financial budget
  • Overseeing layouts
  • Designing covers
  • Supervising cover shoots
  • Interviewing and hiring staff
  • Training teams
  • Redesigning magazines
  • Creating special projects

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fashion and Fashion Sustainability
  • Travel
  • Exploring Art Galleries and Museums
  • History
  • Reading
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Movies and TV
  • Food and Wine

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Fashion and Fashion Sustainability Travel Exploring Art Galleries and Museums History Reading Music Theatre Movies and TV Food and Wine

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)

Quote

"I want to die with my high heels on, still in action".
Bette Davis

Timeline

Art Consultant

Enter Gallery
09.2023 - 11.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Traid
11.2022 - 01.2026

Senior Designer

WHAT'S ON TV; SOAPLIFE; TV EASY; TV & SAT; TV TIMES
06.2013 - 09.2017

Freelance Designer

WHAT'S ON TV; SOAPLIFE; WOMAN (including production); NOW; IT'S FATE; BEST; HAIR

Art Editor

PICK ME UP - IPC Publications

Creative Director

DISNEY magazines and books - KIDS TITLES - ACP Publications

Art Director

NEW IDEA - Pacific Publications

Freelance Senior Designer

WOMAN'S DAY - ACP Publications

Freelance Advertising Designer

DOLLY - ACP Publications

Advertorials Art Director

WOMAN'S DAY - ACP Publications

Consultant Art Director

PRACTICAL PARENTING - ACP Publications

Art Director

THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY - ACP Publications

Deputy Art Director / Art Director

WOMAN'S DAY - ACP Publications

Deputy Art Director

MODE - ACP Publications

WEA / Freelance Journalism

Fashion Design and Illustration Certificate -

East Sydney Technical College

Graphic Design Certificate -

Sydney Technical College

Life Drawing Course -

Sydney College

Higher School Certificate -

Dover Heights Girls High School

School Certificate -

Dover Heights Girls High School
Nikki Byrne