Hi, I’m Izzy Hilditch
Izzy is short for Isabella. I am a multimedia and human-centered designer with a background in visual art, web design and AI. My mission is to create work which succeeds in storytelling while providing clear and accessible web experiences.
Experience
FREELANCE WEB & BRAND DESIGNER
Izzy Hilditch Design (self)
May ‘24 - present
- Design and develop websites tailored to client needs, including a Dementia cafe (charity), artist portfolio, writers' website, etc.
- Collaborate closely with clients to ensure personalized branding and user satisfaction.
- Deliver creative, intuitive, and user-friendly digital experiences.
PROJECT MANAGER, CONTENT STRATEGIST AND WEB DESIGNER
Lifelong Skills & Training Inc (Barbados)
Oct ‘23 - Feb ‘24
- Led a multidisciplinary team (UX designer, videographer, web developer, social media strategist) to build a comprehensive website and digital media campaign for an educational non-profit supporting disabled students in Barbados.
- Created wireframes and prototypes of a new organization website, culminating in a live website hosted on Wordpress Elementor.
- Managed project timelines, content strategy, and design implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
CONSULTANT
RightTrack Sports (London)
Dec ‘23 - present
- Worked with UK students aspiring to attend US colleges on scholarship, focusing on academic and recruiting strategies.
- Developed personalized plans to enhance students’ academic profiles and athletic recruitment prospects.
STUDENT ADVISOR & TUTOR
DePaul University Athletic Academic Advising (Chicago)
Oct ‘22 - June ‘23
- Tutored student-athletes on research papers, class schedules, and academic success strategies.
- Conducted weekly sessions to support and enhance students' academic performance.
DESIGN TEACHING & RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Princeton University (New Jersey)
Sep ‘20 - May ‘22
- Assisted advanced theatrical design professors with organizing teaching materials and providing TA hours.
- Supported students on class projects and drafting, facilitating a hands-on learning environment.
- Conducted research to support design curriculum and instructional methods.
LIGHT & SCENIC DESIGNER
Princeton University (New Jersey)
Sep ‘19 - April ‘22
- Designed visual and theatrical elements for over 5 productions, collaborating with directors and artists.
- Utilized Vectorworks and design thinking techniques to conceptualize and implement set (or light) designs.
- Coordinated with construction teams to ensure accurate and creative execution of design briefs.
PRODUCTION INTERN
Seacrest Studios at Children’s National Hospital (Washington D.C)
May ‘21 - Sep ‘21
- Produced digital media content, including editing and cleaning songs for hospitalized children.
- Designed graphics and advertisements for a Zoom-based interactive show, engaging patients in creative activities.
- Filmed and edited a 30-minute segment showcasing a tour around London, enhancing the hospital's digital media offerings.
Education
MA Interactive Media (2024)
Elon University
MA Experience Design (2023)
DePaul University (transferred)
BA Art & Archaeology (2022)
Certificate in Theater
Certificate in GSS
(with honors)
Princeton University
Skills
Illustrator
Photoshop
Premiere-Pro
InDesign
Lightroom
Canva
Figma
Microsoft Azure
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Visual Studio Code
Vectorworks
SketchUp
Microsoft Apps
Slack
German
Awards
The Herbert L. Lucas Prize in Visual Arts, Princeton University (2022)
Represented Great Britain in Track & Field (2018)
Collegiate Letterwinner in Track & Field: Princeton University, DePaul University & Elon University
Contact
isabella.m.hilditch@gmail.com
www.isabellahilditch.com
www.linkedin.com/in/isabellahilditch