CV

Experience

Elle ‘Generation Next’ Communication Design Mentee 2024/2025: Zara was selected as a Mentee for Elle UK’s mentorship scheme. During this period, Zara receives monthly mentoring from the Elle Team. (April 2022-Present)

Freelance content creator: In her free time, Zara collaborates with brands to create user-generated content to be used across social media platforms. She has created content for the likes of Rare Beauty, The Ordinary, YesStyle, Beauty of Joseon and Firmoo UK. (Feb 2022 - Present)

Head of Editorial at Storehouse Magazine: Art direction for the largest student-run magazine in the UK. As Head of Editorial, Zara ran workshops and oversaw the production of the magazine, working closely with the design director to flat-lay final spreads. (June 2023 - April 2024)

Editorial Team at Storehouse Magazine Producing magazine spreads, sponsorship advertisements and social media posts for the largest student-led magazine in the UK. (November 2022 - June 2023)

Student Ambassador at Norwich University of the Arts: As a student ambassador, Zara work’s with the Marketing and Recruitment teams at NUA - supporting marketing events such as Open Days. Zara communicates the student experience of NUA to prospective students to ensure they make the decision that is best for them (August 2022 - May 2024)

Gradfest Co-ordinator at Norwich University of the Arts: As GradFest Co-ordinator, Zara oversaw a team of student ambassadors and organised rotas. Zara also managed installation of exhibited work and the information desk, guiding visitors. (June 2023 and September 2023)

Student Ambassador at Unibuddy: As a Unibuddy ambassador, Zara builds connections and answers any questions prospective students have about life at Norwich University of the Arts. (August 2022 - May 2024)