Dock & Bay
Sophie Hackett has a diverse work experience in design roles. Sophie is currently the Head of Design at Dock & Bay since July 2021. Prior to that, they worked at The Restaurant Group plc as a Design Manager from June 2020 to August 2021, and as a Lead Designer from August 2019 to June 2020. Sophie also worked as a Graphic Designer at M Restaurants from April 2019 to August 2019, and at GAUCHO from February 2019 to August 2019. Sophie briefly worked as a Graphic Designer at CAU Restaurants in May 2019. Before that, they worked as a Mid-weight Graphic Designer at Addison Lee Group from March 2018 to February 2019. Sophie started their career at the Financial Times where they worked as a Designer from September 2014 to February 2018. Sophie also had internship experiences at the Financial Times in their Brand & Design department and The 125 project. Sophie began their professional journey as a Graphic Design Intern at Haus Properties from July 2013 to December 2013.
Sophie Hackett attended John F Kennedy School from 2002 to 2009, where they completed their high school education. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Illustration at Plymouth College of Art from 2010 to 2013.
Dock & Bay
Launched in August 2015, Dock & Bay has grown up fast (something the founders never did!) We set out to create the ultimate quick dry beach towel, and now we make not only that, but a range of innovative, high quality, affordable and sustainable products that our customers can’t seem to get enough of - thanks by the way! 1 million products sold later and we're growing fast throughout the world with warehouses across UK, USA, Canada and Australia. As we continue our mission to make the world a little brighter whilst being kinder to our planet along the way. Voted 13th top start up in Start Ups 100 list in 2020 and Sunday Times Ones To Watch in 2019. OUR VALUES Dependable We can be trusted, from our product quality to our best in class service, you can count on us. Brave We are risk takers and like to push things to the next level with our product. innovation & beyond. Inclusive We are welcoming, approachable & embrace diversity. Playful We don't take ourselves too seriously and like to have fun in everything we do. Sustainable We care about the world we live in and strive to educate ourselves and others along the way.