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Hello, I’m Craig Noone, an experienced creative who loves bringing ideas to life through visually striking designs. I thrive on conceptualising and executing projects across digital, social, print materials, and engaging presentations, with a strong background in brand creation that gives me a fresh, innovative perspective whether I’m working solo or leading a team.
I enjoy mentoring colleagues, staying organised, and delivering high-quality content on time and within budget. I love turning complex concepts into clear, impactful visuals and I’m excited to explore new opportunities to join a team of passionate creatives and make something amazing together.
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Work Experience
Lead Designer at Couch Health
November 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025Developed and executed comprehensive design strategies for complex healthcare projects, creating concepts for campaigns and brand initiatives. Demonstrated advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, with additional proficiency in Figma and WordPress. Applied principles of user experience (UX) when creating digital experiences. Led and mentored a team of designers, fostering collaboration and innovation. Created clear creative briefs, promoted ideation, and translated concepts into compelling visuals. Presented design concepts to internal teams and clients, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and ensured high-quality design across digital ads, social graphics, motion graphics, web design, email campaigns, and print materials. Contributed to new business through case studies and proposals, stayed updated on trends, and iterated designs to meet tight deadlines.
Senior Creative Designer / Studio Manager at Alpharmaxim Healthcare Communications
August 1, 2021 - October 23, 2025Developed creative ideas and concepts across corporate communications, social media graphics, websites, video, exhibitions, and print. Ensured work fulfilled client objectives and adhered to visual brand guidelines. As Studio Manager (until April 2021): coordinated project delivery, managed design team resources, maintained brand consistency, and streamlined workflows. Mentored team members and contributed to a collaborative agency environment.
Creative Lead / Freelance Designer at Twelve Creative
August 1, 2018 - October 23, 2025Ran a full-circle creative agency, working on a diverse range of projects for various clients. Developed brand identity, corporate literature, print, illustration, exhibition assets, and digital design materials. Became proficient in WordPress and freelanced for clients including KPMG, Everton Football Club, WRG, Kenyon Fraser, Refinery, Inc Design, and RedC Marketing.
Senior Designer at The Direction
January 1, 2012 - October 23, 2025Collaborated with clients such as the AA, Arval, Carrs Foods, Chemtura, Mitie and SSP to produce creative concept visuals. Progressed designs from brief to final delivery and coordinated large POS projects across multiple sites, while supporting communications literature and maintaining brand consistency.
Freelance at Freelance
June 1, 2006 - October 23, 2025Supported clients such as The Direction, The Big Issue, Airtours Holidays, and Graham & Brown with design and artwork requirements.
Macintosh Artist at AirTours Holidays
November 1, 2005 - October 23, 2025Produced artwork for promotional materials, corporate literature, and brochures; created 1400 pages of content across several titles in a 12-month period. Involved in upgrading studio hardware and software; trained in Mac OS X, OS X Support, and Adobe Creative Suite; supported and developing two staff members.
Digital Print Manager at The Dot Factory
September 1, 2003 - October 23, 2025Managed the digital print department for corporate clients; supervised three press operators; coordinated print requirements and outsourced work; ensured quality delivery within tight deadlines and budgets; managed logistics and consumables.
Corporate Designer at MyTravel Group
April 1, 2003 - October 23, 2025Designed, coordinated, and produced branded materials across the group; acted as a liaison for branding and artwork guidelines. Co-managed the rebrand of FLS Aerospace to MyTravel Aircraft Engineering.
Education
Associate Study Module Course in HTML and Website Design at University of Bolton
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025College Training Certificate in Graphic Design at HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025A-Level Graphic Design at BURY COLLEGE
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025A-Level Photography at BURY COLLEGE
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025GNVQ Advanced Diploma in Art & Design at BURY COLLEGE
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design at BURY COLLEGE
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 20258 GCSEs at BURY CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Qualifications
Become A Creative Director
January 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025Creative Collider Masterclass
January 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025IDEAS GYM Masterclass
January 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025Workplace Mental Health First Aider & Emergency First Aid At Work
January 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025Industry Experience
Healthcare, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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