Elijah Richardson
Graphic Designer
Pembroke
Summary
Resourceful and analytical Graphic & Motion Designer with an intrigue in the field of insurance and reinsurance. With 4+ years of design experience across Bermuda, Elijah demonstrates the ability to analyze objectives, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver detail-driven solutions under tight deadlines.
As a design professional, Elijah demonstrates resilience, precision, and strategic decision‑making under pressure. Traits key to risk assessment, policy evaluation, and claims management within insurance contexts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant
The Phoenix Stores
Pembroke, Bermuda
06.2024 - Current
- Created visually compelling graphics and promotional materials (print, digital, and in-store signage) aligned with The Phoenix Stores brand identity.
- Assisted with marketing campaigns, including social media content creation, email marketing and events to drive customer engagement and sales.
- Working closely with the head of marketing and retail managers to develop marketing assets, to support seasonal campaigns, and meet product deadlines.
Graphic Design Intern
Department of Communications
Pembroke, Bermuda
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign to develop graphic content.
- Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
- Collaborated with the Creative Director to develop design concepts.
Junior Graphic Designer & Motion Designer
Strata-G
Pembroke, Bermuda
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Became familiar with client's brand identity, guidelines, images and components to understand project requirements.
- Created motion graphics by editing video footage and adding effects/elements to enhance animation.
- Designed print and online ads to promote client's services, products and brand identity.
Motion Design Intern
Design Bridge
London, England
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Used creative briefs and visual research to brainstorm ideas and concepts for brand animations.
- Used research, ideas and concepts to develop sketches for storyboarding.
- Collaborated with Creative Director / supervisor to create animations for client's brand ident.
Labourer (Summer Student)
Invisible Trenching
Devonshire, Bermuda
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Followed instructions from foreman and implemented construction plans.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills whilst carrying out manual tasks.
- Handled and transport materials (e.g. gravel) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders).
Graphic Design Intern
Cosmic Bermuda Ltd.
Pembroke, Bermuda
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with the Creative Director and senior graphic artist to develop design concepts.
- Received feedback from the Creative Director to make necessary changes to existing works.
- Conducted self independent studies in Adobe After Effects, motion graphic, branding design and web development.
Summer Intern
Department of Workforce Development
Pembroke, Bermuda
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in the creation of career development training materials and resources for summer applicants.
- Collaborated with co-worker to monitor and conduct employability interviews.
- Contacted applicants to collect personal data information to updated applicants data files.
Installation Service Technician
Bermuda Air Conditioning
Pembroke, Bermuda
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Performed inspection, maintenance, repairs, and installation of air conditioning systems.
- Ran equipment, observed its operation, and read instruments and gauges.
- Repaired or adjusted piping connections, valves, couplings and fittings.
Education
BA (Hons) - Graphic Design
University For The Creative Arts
Farnham, England 09.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - Art and Design
Bermuda College
Paget, Bermuda 08.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Cedarbridge Academy
Devonshire, Bermuda 09.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
Motion design
Logo design
InDesign
After Effects
Illustrator
Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Office
Proud Moments
- 12 - 2022 , Creating holiday material for Premier the Hon. E. David Burt's social media.
- 12 - 2021 - Current, Designed print ads for various clients featured in RG Magazine.
- 07 - 2021 , Received First Class, in BA of Arts (Hons) - Graphic Communication.
- 07 - 2021 , Assisting with Animating graphic content for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.
- 07 - 2018 , Graduated with Honours Merit in Associate of Arts (Art & Design).
Timeline
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant
The Phoenix Stores
06.2024 - Current
Graphic Design Intern
Department of Communications
11.2022 - 01.2024
Junior Graphic Designer & Motion Designer
Strata-G
12.2021 - 07.2022
Motion Design Intern
Design Bridge
07.2021 - 07.2021
Labourer (Summer Student)
Invisible Trenching
05.2020 - 08.2020
Graphic Design Intern
Cosmic Bermuda Ltd.
07.2019 - 08.2019
Summer Intern
Department of Workforce Development
06.2019 - 07.2019
BA (Hons) - Graphic Design
University For The Creative Arts
09.2018 - 07.2021
Installation Service Technician
Bermuda Air Conditioning
05.2018 - 09.2018
Associate of Arts - Art and Design
Bermuda College
08.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Cedarbridge Academy
09.2011 - 06.2015