I am a female Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in brand design, one of only 13% of female CD's in the UK. I thrive and enjoy solving business challenges with a creative lens, leading a team, creating value and impact for clients, and inspiring the team to embrace discovery and learn as we go along the journey together. Working in various categories, I build relationships based on trust with both clients and collaborators.…

HELEN HARTLEY

I am a female Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in brand design, one of only 13% of female CD's in the UK. I thrive and enjoy solving business challenges with a creative lens, leading a team, creating value and impact for clients, and inspiring the team to embrace discovery and learn as we go along the journey together. Working in various categories, I build relationships based on trust with both clients and collaborators.…

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I am a female Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in brand design, one of only 13% of female CD’s in the UK. I thrive and enjoy solving business challenges with a creative lens, leading a team, creating value and impact for clients, and inspiring the team to embrace discovery and learn as we go along the journey together. Working in various categories, I build relationships based on trust with both clients and collaborators.

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Creative Director & Founder at HELEN HARTLEY CONSULTING
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created to target more purpose-driven and impact-focused clients that put people and planet before profit. I help purpose-led brands solve complex business challenges through creative strategy, leading the creative strategy and curating the team to deliver the whole project.
Creative Director at ELMWOOD DESIGN ASSOCIATES LTD
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Overall responsibility for the creative output of a design team. Invited to the Senior Leadership Team in 2019 to steer the company’s vision and embrace agile methodologies.
Design Director at WPA PINFOLD LTD
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Headed up a team, responsible for the overall creative output, guiding the design teams, and directing production partners, achieving award-winning work consistently.
Senior Designer at COLEY PORTER BELL
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2011
Led a team and was the creative lead on specific clients, ensuring creatively award-winning projects while managing resources in the studio.
Mid-weight Designer at R DESIGN LTD
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Worked directly with clients on various projects, utilizing creativity and design to solve challenges and create opportunities.
Junior Designer at CHEN TSOI DESIGN LTD
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Gained foundational experience working directly with clients and organizing projects across multiple sectors.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Nortumbria
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Art Foundation Course at Blackburn College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
A Levels (Art, English Language, and French) at Blackburn College
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1991

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Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment