Call me Fran, Francesca
or Frannie. Any and all work.
I grew up with an arts & crafts mum and a sci-fi fanatic dad in rainy Manchester. Like a lot of undiagnosed dyslexic kids, I found my purpose in creativity.
Getting to the heart of someone's business and discovering that golden nugget of a brand idea is what I live for—an idea that makes my client, their team, their customers, and even their mum say "that's a cool idea".
I also love house music, talking about tv shows, taking care of plants, posting instagram stories and getting a fresh pair of trainers.
Great creativity needs a passionate soul,
a curious mind and just a *sprinkle* of madness.
Experience
2025
Freelance Creative
2022 – 2024
BGN Agency
Midweight Designer
Junior Designer
2020 – 2021
Rise at Seven
Junior Creative
Creative Intern
2018 – 2019
Yappy
Junior Designer
Education
2019 – 2022
University of Leeds
BA (Hons) Graphic and Communication Design
2016 – 2018
Sixth Form College
A-Levels – Graphic Design (A*) Photography (A*) & Media Studies.
2012 – 2016
High School
6 GCSEs – Including Maths, English, Art and Business
Other Bits
2023 & 2024
University of Salford
Guest Lecturer
2024
Two+Two
Creative Mentor for students
2023
The Arena
Creative Mentor for
emerging creatives
2022
D&AD New Blood
Portfolio Award
2022
M&C Saatchi Open House
Training Program
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Francesca
Smith
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