Kara Leal

Kara Leal is a seasoned graphic designer with extensive experience in the design industry since 2004. Currently serving as a Graphic Designer at Sourcebynet since March 2022, Kara also operates as a Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator for The Loyal Kingdom, offering design consultancy and producing personalized gifts inspired by various clients, including Hasbro and The Walt Disney Company. Previous roles include Lead Designer and Graphic Designer at Disney Consumer Products and Interactive (2008-2017), where Kara developed graphics for apparel aimed at the European market, and a Graphic Designer at BHS (2005-2008), creating commercial artwork for various product lines. Kara began the career as a Placement Graphic Designer at River Island (2004-2005), focusing on graphics and branding initiatives. Educational background includes a BA in Communication Design from the University of Portsmouth and training at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design.