Most of my work over the last 15 years has involved combining extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite tools with a range of 3D skills, across a wide variety of professional creative projects. Working mainly in the music industry, I’ve had to be Creative, self-motivated and well connected—delivering practical creative solutions to client briefs for a range of budgets.

Simon Ward

Most of my work over the last 15 years has involved combining extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite tools with a range of 3D skills, across a wide variety of professional creative projects. Working mainly in the music industry, I’ve had to be Creative, self-motivated and well connected—delivering practical creative solutions to client briefs for a range of budgets.

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Most of my work over the last 15 years has involved combining extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite tools with a range of 3D skills, across a wide variety of professional creative projects.
Working mainly in the music industry, I’ve had to be Creative, self-motivated and well connected—delivering practical creative solutions to client briefs for a range of budgets.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Identity Media
October 1, 2017 - Present
Sole responsibility for securing & delivering a wide range of creative projects for various record companies and musicians, including release artwork, merchandise, live concert films, live screen media/stage production, music video and creative direction.
In-house Creative at Identity Media / Racket Records
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
In-house creative for the band Marillion; creating and maintaining the band's website including an extensive online store, designing and manufacturing merchandise, and managing large global music releases with print, packaging design and coordination with record companies and other creatives on releases and live media.
Owner/Store Manager at Bedtime Superstores
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2025
Owner of a 4,500 sq ft retail furniture store; responsible for customer-facing sales, store management, stock purchasing and company accounts.
Retail Sales/ Manager at Bedtime Superstores
January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2025
Retail sales and management role.
Production Runner/ AFM at Michael Hurll Television
January 1, 1994 - October 1, 2025
Production runner/ AFM role.
Founder / Creative Director at Identity Media
October 1, 2017 - Present
Sole responsibility for securing & delivering on a wide range of creative projects for various record companies & musicians. Taking in release artwork, merchandise, live concert films, live screen media / stage production, music video & creative direction.
In-house Creative at Identity Media / Racket Records
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Working with the band Marillion as their in house creative. Responsible for creating and maintaining the band's website www.marillion.com including an extensive online store, selling & shipping to customers around the world. The design & manufacture of merchandise ranges. Product managing large global music releases including extensive experience with print & packaging design/ layouts. Coordinating & working with record companies & other professional creatives on music releases, Live concert films & live screen media.
Owner at Bedtime Superstores
December 31, 2007 - October 1, 2025
North Harrow Franchise 4,500sq ft Retail furniture business employing 5 staff members. Included customer facing sales, management of the store, stock purchase & company accounts.
Retail Sales / Manager at Bedtime Superstores
January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2025
Retail Sales/ Manager.
Production Runner / AFM at Michael Hurll Television
January 1, 1994 - October 1, 2025
Production runner/ AFM.
Freelance Creative / Owner at Identity Media
October 1, 2017 - Present
Sole responsibility for securing & delivering on a wide range of creative projects for various record companies & musicians. Taking in release artwork, merchandise, live concert films, live screen media / stage production, music video & creative direction.
In-house Creative at Identity Media / Racket Records
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Working with the band Marillion as their in-house creative. Responsible for creating and maintaining the band's website www.marillion.com including an extensive online store, selling & shipping to customers around the world. The design & manufacture of merchandise ranges. Product managing large global music releases including extensive experience with print & packaging design/layouts. Coordinating & working with record companies & other professional creatives on music releases, Live concert films & live screen media.
Owner at Bedtime Superstores
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2025
Owner – North Harrow Franchise 4,500sq ft Retail furniture business employing 5 staff members. Included customer facing sales, management of the store, stock purchase & company accounts.
Retail Sales / Manager at Bedtime Superstores
January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2025
Retail Sales / Manager
Production Runner / AFM at Michael Hurll Television
January 1, 1994 - October 1, 2025
Production runner/ AFM

Education

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Qualifications

BTEC HND Media Production
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
BTEC NDD Graphic Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
BTEC HND Media Production
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
BTEC NDD Graphic Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
BTEC HND Media Production
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
BTEC NDD Graphic Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
BTEC HND Media Production
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
BTEC NDD Graphic Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
BTEC HND Media Production
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
BTEC NDD Graphic Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
BTEC HND Media Production
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
BTEC NDD Graphic Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail