Aliya is hugely talented - creative, fast to learn, adaptable, smartand a pleasure to have in a team. She was an asset to us at BBCStudios and I would hire her again in an instant.

Anna Rafferty | VP Digital Consumer Engagement | The LEGO Group

About Me

I’m a Freelance Digital Designer with six years’ experience, three of these spent at BBC Studios where I had the pleasure of working on some award-winning campaigns with excellent teams. Since then, I’ve worked at brands such as LEGO, Amazon and News UK, and at a number of agencies including Iris Worldwide, VCCP and OMD.

I have an FdA in Graphic Communication and a BA in Magazine Publishing from University of the Arts, London. Whilst studying, I had a brief (three year) career as a fashion stylist, during which I learnt the art of organisation; built a strong network of creatives, and lastly, developed a real knack for dressing people.

Outside of work, my passions include solo travel to (exceptionally) hot countries, cooking, fitness, and watching crime drama whilst wondering if I'd make a good detective when graphic design gets taken away by robots.

Say hello at aliyazaidi@outlook.com

Aliya is a proactive and adaptable self-starter. She works quickly and, importantly, with a pragmatic approach to creativity - applying lateral thinking to solve creative issues and responding to briefs in thoughtful and innovative ways... even when the person setting the brief might not know what they want! Always willing to push herself and the work, she performs equally well on her own or with others. I'd highly recommend her as a great addition to any team.

Alex Ayling, Head of Content, Creative & Editorial @ Wizarding World Digital