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Work Experience
Freelance Motion Graphics, Design and Illustration at Self-employed / Freelance
May 1, 2025 - PresentProviding animation, design and illustration services; recent projects for Ink Studio brand idents for Reach TV and an explainer video series on Greenland's geological history for the University of Innsbruck used in a museum exhibition and online.
Senior Motion Designer at Ink Studio
September 4, 2023 - April 18, 2025Led rebranding of flagship shows for Reach TV; coordinated with the Miami-based TV studio team; oversaw graphics for live action shoots. Produced live show graphics and media for the Business Traveller Awards 2024 in London, Miami and Dubai.
Freelance Motion Graphics, Design and Illustration at Self-employed / Freelance
January 8, 2018 - September 4, 2023Animation, design and illustration for BBC2’s The Mash Report (Zeppotron), The Russell Howard Hour (Avalon), Death to 2021 & 2022 (Broke and Bones), Sky Sports News; worked with clients including McDonald’s, Pearlfisher and Threepipe.
Head of Graphics at Princess Productions
September 2, 2013 - November 3, 2017Led in-house creative team; developed broadcast graphics packages for The Superhumans Show (Channel 4), The Saturday Show (Channel 5), Race of Remembrance (Sky), Saturday Farm (ITV); produced pitches for TV networks under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Harman Pro Group
January 1, 2008 - October 10, 2025Graphic Designer / Imager
Graphic Designer at Figleaves.com
April 4, 2005 - April 27, 2007Graphic Designer / Imager
Graphic Designer at Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
December 5, 2011 - February 17, 2012Responsible for creating promotional material for use in the hotels and marketing campaigns.
Animator and Motion Designer at Ditto TV
November 7, 2011 - March 16, 2012Directed and animated a music video in collaboration with Ben Kelly for the 30-year Hacienda anniversary release All Along the Dotted Line.
Freelance Motion Graphics, Design and Illustration at Various clients
September 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Animation, design and illustration for major productions including BBC2’s The Mash Report, The Russell Howard Hour, Death to 2021 & 2022, Sky Sports News; and for agencies/clients including McDonald’s, Pearlfisher and Threepipe.
Head of Graphics at Princess Productions
September 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025Led in-house graphics team in development and production of broadcast-quality graphics packages for shows such as The Wright Stuff, Sunday Brunch; produced pitches to TV networks.
Motion Graphics Designer at Princess Productions
September 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025Created visual identities, title sequences and broadcast graphics for Princess-produced shows; liaised with the Miami-based TV studio team and live action shoots.
Graphic Designer at Harman Pro Group
December 31, 2008 - October 20, 2025Graphic Designer/Imager; created promotional materials for the group’s campaigns.
Graphic Designer/Imager at Figleaves.com
December 31, 2007 - October 20, 2025Graphic Designer/Imager for online catalogue imagery and promotional materials.
Animator and Motion Designer at Ditto TV
June 30, 2012 - October 20, 2025Directed and animated a music video in collaboration with Ben Kelly; produced animation work related to the Hacienda’s 30-year anniversary project.
Graphic Designer at Miracle Springs Resort & Spa (California)
February 29, 2012 - October 20, 2025Responsible for creating promotional material for hotels and marketing campaigns.
Education
MA with Distinction in Animation & Sound Design at Norwich University of the Arts
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009BA Honours, Visual Communication: Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts
September 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003BTEC Foundation Year studies in Art and Design at Norwich University College of the Arts (Kent)
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2000A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and Art & Design at Norwich School
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1999GCSEs (9 subjects, grades A-C) at Norwich School
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1999A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and Art & Design at Norwich School
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 19999 GCSEs (Grades A-C) at Norwich School
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1999BTEC Foundation Year in Art and Design at Norwich University College of the Arts (Kent)
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2000BA Honours, Visual Communication: Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts
September 1, 2000 - July 1, 2003MA with Distinction, Animation & Sound Design at Norwich University of the Arts
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009Qualifications
BAFTA nomination
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Rescue Diver
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025BAFTA nomination (Motion Designer & Graphic Artist)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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