Corporate identity for Heritage Trust for The North West, the UKs largest independent building preservation trust. logo graphicdesigner branding designer
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James Blakeborough
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- 8 projects
Creative graphic designer with 27 years of experience across a multitude of organisations and brands within PR and advertising agencies, hospitality, local authorities, arts festivals, film and television companies,…
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Creative graphic designer with 27 years of experience across a multitude of organisations and brands within PR and advertising agencies, hospitality, local authorities, arts festivals, film and television companies, charities, and sporting clubs.
I’m passionate about design and all things creative, working across: concept development, photo art direction, branding, graphic design, social media design and exhibitions. I enjoy delivering impactful work for agencies and clients alike.
- Joined January 2026
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Software & Internet
- Retail
- Education
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Projects · 8
Graphic design of the logo and pump clips for Manchester micro-brewery Bootleg Brewing Company logo branding graphicdesigner designer creative hospitality
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TransPennine Express has introduced a new menu for passengers travelling in First Class on its services between North-West England and Scotland. The new catering service, named 'West Coast Kitchen', offers a selection of tasty dishes and snacks on services connecting Manchester/Liverpool, Lancashire, Cumbria, and Scotland. Meals and snacks from the West Coast Kitchen are included in the cost of First-Class tickets. Standard-Class customers can purchase drinks and snacks from the onboard Express Café menu. I was tasked with designing the identities for the three levels of the menu, each reflecting the level they offered while belonging to the TransPennine Express identity suite. The West Coast Kitchen is the one icon that reflects its unique regional service. logo graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer
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Album artwork for Manchester bands latest album graphicdesigner branding designer
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Design of a series of brochures for shows at Manchester International Festival logo graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer
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Design and creative direction for the We Are Chosen 15/16 season ticket campaign for Premier League side Everton FC logo graphicdesigner branding designer creative
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Australasia keyart for the gangster brit flick Desperate Measures. graphicdesigner filmkeyart filmartwork designer
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Keyart for british independent and award-winning film Urban and the Shed Crew. photo graphicdesigner branding designer keyart filmposter filmartwork
- Art Director
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Work experience· 12 roles
Senior Designer (Temporary) · Action For HumanityJan 2025 – Apr 2025 · 4 mos
Led visual content creation for print, digital, and social campaigns; developed concepts aligned with brand guidelines; created style guides and templates for reports and fundraising events; provided creative direction and collaborated with Marketing, Communications and Advocacy teams; managed multiple design projects with external printers and media agencies.
Freelance Designer and Art Director · Only A Northern Soul LtdApr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos
Freelance design and art direction; concepts, storyboard, graphic design and photo shoot art direction.
Integrated Designer · Mfuse (Previously The&Partnership)Jul 2022 – May 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos
Brand design for TransPennine Express and TransPennine Route Upgrade; created artwork for brochures, posters, print adverts, digital formats; developed TRU brand guidelines; prioritised and scheduled projects; designed email marketing for clients such as TalkTalk.
Brand Designer · Engine Creative LtdOct 2019 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Freelance Designer and Art Director · Only A Northern Soul LtdFeb 2009 – Oct 2019 · 10 yrs 9 mos
Senior Designer · Fresh Approach LtdMar 2007 – Feb 2009 · 2 yrs
Senior Designer · AirplayApr 2006 – Mar 2007 · 1 yr
Corporate Graphic Designer · SMBCJun 2005 – Apr 2006 · 11 mos
Education
BA (Hons) Design Studies · University of Salford1993 – 1996
A-Levels in Art, Design and Technology & English Language · Rastrick High School, West Yorkshire1985 – 1993
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