I’m Ben Carratu, a senior art director and creative lead with 25+ years building brand identities and campaign systems that work across every touchpoint. I love creating the visual playground first—then making it hold up in the real world, from web and app design to photography direction, sales materials, pitch decks, and in-store or event execution. I’ve led multi-brand creative teams and owned end-to-end brand delivery across hospitality, technology, and audio, including rebrands, new brand launches, and international adaptations for global growth. Whether I’m building guidelines, guiding teams of designers, or directing multi-location shoots and brand content, my focus is consistent quality at scale—plus smart, modern workflows including AI-assisted image creation and design toolchains.…

Ben Carratu

I’m Ben Carratu, a senior art director and creative lead with 25+ years building brand identities and campaign systems that work across every touchpoint. I love creating the visual playground first—then making it hold up in the real world, from web and app design to photography direction, sales materials, pitch decks, and in-store or event execution. I’ve led multi-brand creative teams and owned end-to-end brand delivery across hospitality, technology, and audio, including rebrands, new brand launches, and international adaptations for global growth. Whether I’m building guidelines, guiding teams of designers, or directing multi-location shoots and brand content, my focus is consistent quality at scale—plus smart, modern workflows including AI-assisted image creation and design toolchains.…

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I’m Ben Carratu, a senior art director and creative lead with 25+ years building brand identities and campaign systems that work across every touchpoint. I love creating the visual playground first—then making it hold up in the real world, from web and app design to photography direction, sales materials, pitch decks, and in-store or event execution.

I’ve led multi-brand creative teams and owned end-to-end brand delivery across hospitality, technology, and audio, including rebrands, new brand launches, and international adaptations for global growth. Whether I’m building guidelines, guiding teams of designers, or directing multi-location shoots and brand content, my focus is consistent quality at scale—plus smart, modern workflows including AI-assisted image creation and design toolchains.

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Work Experience

Head of Creative at Yooogroup
October 5, 2023 - January 1, 2000
Led creative across a multi-brand property, technology and hospitality group, managing a team of 2 juniors plus freelance support. Directed complete rebrands for 3 existing brands and led launch of 2 new brands, including Bookify's launch across UK and UAE markets. Designed a café brand concept rolled out across the group's estate as the company tripled its number of sites.
Creative Lead at Fora
June 1, 2017 - September 1, 2000
First design hire, reporting to the CMO, managing a team of 2-3 designers. Joined as employee 5, grew with the company to over 200 staff, scaling the brand from a single building to a portfolio of 20. Designed and led the materials used in Fora's merger with The Office Group.
Creative Lead at Frank Agency
November 1, 2000 - June 1, 2013
Led a team of 2 junior designers as primary creative lead, servicing the pan-European needs of Yamaha EU and Dunlop EU. Won new business including Dunlop, Motobecane, First Title Insurance and Öhlins.
Creative Director at Cambridge Audio
November 1, 2000 - June 1, 2000
Reported directly to the CEO with full ownership of brand and budget. Took Cambridge Audio from having no defined brand to a fully realised premium lifestyle identity, including an owned music venue and original brand content.
Senior Designer at Haymarket Publishing
August 1, 2000 - October 1, 2000
Senior designer leading 2 junior designers within a wider team of 5, delivering stand-out promotional content for automotive advertisers including Land Rover, Skoda, Seat and Mitsubishi. PPA award nomination for creative work supporting Nissan's sponsorship of the London Olympics.
Designer to Senior Art Director at S&J Hamburg
March 1, 2000 - July 1, 2000
Joined a newly launched automotive agency as a junior designer, progressing to Senior Art Director within a flat, founding-team structure. Led creative for global campaigns and brochures for Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach. Directed large-scale international photoshoots, travelling extensively for major product launches. Recognised at the New York Festival and London Advertising Awards.

Education

BA (Hons) Industrial Design at University of the West of England, Bristol
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2026
Foundation Diploma at Epsom School of Art
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2026
A Levels at Brooklands College
January 11, 2030 - September 5, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods
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