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Hi, I’m Paul Mellor, a highly creative senior designer with over 20 years of experience in the creative agency sector. I’ve built a broad portfolio across both high-profile and smaller brands, leading briefs from concept to finished artwork and regularly collaborating with clients on pitches and meetings. I’m proficient in all design software and have a particular love for typography and creative literature formats, as well as directing photography when needed.
For the last six years I’ve worked as a full‑time senior creative freelance designer, helping select clients maintain the highest standards while collaborating with various design agencies. I’ve grown into a lead creative role, learned to view briefs objectively and bring teams together. I enjoy freelancing but I also miss being part of a team, and I’m open to freelance work or a home‑like agency environment.
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Work Experience
Senior Designer at Freelance
December 1, 2018 - June 6, 2024Working full-time as a senior creative freelance designer for select clients, maintaining high standards and collaborating with various design agencies. Delivering creative projects with dedication and creativity, while enjoying the flexibility and challenges of freelancing.
Lead Creative at Rare Creative Group
February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2018Oversaw creative projects and managed a creative team of four designers, leading briefs from concept to finished artwork. Regular interaction with clients including attending meetings and new business pitches, delivering marketing literature and diverse design materials under tight deadlines.
Senior Designer at Michon Creative
April 1, 2007 - February 1, 2011Contributed design expertise presumably in various projects as a senior designer, although specific responsibilities were not detailed in the resume excerpts.
Graphic Designer at Vertebrate Graphics
August 1, 2003 - April 1, 2007Worked as a graphic designer contributing to design projects. Specific duties are not detailed in provided excerpts.
Graphic Designer at Peach Media
October 1, 2002 - August 1, 2003Responsibilities included graphic design work; further details were not provided.
Junior Designer at De Montfort University
September 1, 2001 - October 1, 2002Held a junior designer position, contributing to graphic and visual design work.
Senior Designer at Freelance
December 1, 2018 - PresentWorked as a full-time senior creative freelance designer, assisting select clients to maintain high standards and collaborating regularly with various design agencies. Delivered creative projects with a dedicated and creative mindset.
Lead Creative at Rare Creative Group
December 1, 2018 - July 18, 2025Led creative projects, particularly new business pitches, managing a creative team of designers to meet briefs creatively. Engaged frequently with clients and managed design deadlines producing creative materials from concept to print.
Senior Designer at Michon Creative
February 1, 2011 - July 18, 2025Graphic Designer at Vertebrate Graphics
April 1, 2007 - July 18, 2025Graphic Designer at Peach Media
August 1, 2003 - July 18, 2025Junior Designer at De Montfort University
October 1, 2002 - July 18, 2025Senior Designer at Freelance
December 1, 2018 - PresentFull-time senior creative freelance designer working with select clients and design agencies. Leading briefs and delivering concepts through to finished artwork; collaborating with clients and agencies; maintaining high standards under tight deadlines.
Lead Creative at Rare Creative Group
December 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025Led creative projects, oversaw a team of four designers, and managed briefs from concept to finished artwork. Regularly engaged with clients in planning meetings and new business pitches; strengthened client relationships through strong, effective work.
Senior Designer at Michon Creative
February 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025Senior Designer contributing to branding and marketing materials; collaborated with teams to deliver creative output across multiple channels.
Graphic Designer at Vertebrate Graphics
April 1, 2007 - September 6, 2025Graphic Designer involved in design across print and digital media; supported branding and marketing materials.
Graphic Designer at Peach Media
August 1, 2003 - September 6, 2025Graphic Designer handling design tasks for various clients; contributed to marketing literature and campaigns.
Junior Designer at De Montfort University
October 1, 2002 - September 6, 2025Junior Designer providing design support and assisting with undergraduate materials.
Freelance - Senior Designer
December 1, 2018 - PresentFreelance senior designer providing high-quality design across print and digital for select clients; lead on projects from concept to finished artwork; frequent client planning and collaboration; able to work under tight deadlines while maintaining brand integrity and delivering strong creative outcomes.
Lead Creative at Rare Creative Group
December 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025Led the creative team (three graphic designers and one digital designer), oversaw briefs from initial concept through to print-ready artwork, and drove new business pitches. Engaged with clients in planning meetings and maintained ongoing relationships, ensuring high-quality, effective creative output.
Senior Designer at Michon Creative
February 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025Delivered diverse branding, marketing collateral, and campaigns; translated client briefs into compelling visuals and managed on-time delivery across print and digital channels; supported and guided design initiatives and junior team members.
Graphic Designer at Vertebrate Graphics
April 1, 2007 - September 6, 2025Produced a wide range of materials including branding and marketing literature; collaborated with clients and production teams to ensure accurate execution from concept to print; contributed to photography shoots and brand identity development.
Graphic Designer at Peach Media
August 1, 2003 - September 6, 2025Created visual assets for campaigns; delivered print-ready designs and marketing collateral; worked with photographers and art directors to achieve strong results under deadlines.
Junior Designer at De Montfort University
October 1, 2002 - September 6, 2025Early design role supporting undergraduate materials and brand guidelines; assisted senior designers and learned production workflows.
Freelance - Senior Designer at Self-employed
December 1, 2018 - PresentFull-time freelance senior designer delivering high-quality print and digital design for a select client base; maintains high standards, collaborates with multiple design agencies, and manages briefs from concept to final artwork while liaising with clients to meet tight deadlines.
Lead Creative at Rare Creative Group
December 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025Led a team of four designers, overseeing briefs from initial concept to finished artwork; actively engaged with clients and contributed to new business pitches; ensured outputs aligned with client brand strategies.
Senior Designer at Michon Creative
February 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025Created design solutions for branding and marketing materials; collaborated across campaigns and produced print and digital assets.
Graphic Designer at Vertebrate Graphics
April 1, 2007 - September 6, 2025Produced graphics for a range of clients; contributed to concept development and production of final materials.
Graphic Designer at Peach Media
August 1, 2003 - September 6, 2025Designed marketing materials for print and digital channels across multiple briefs.
Junior Designer at De Montfort University
October 1, 2002 - September 6, 2025Junior designer contributing to university design projects and materials during early career development.
Senior Designer at Freelance (Self-employed)
December 1, 2018 - PresentProvide senior design services for select clients, delivering print and digital materials from concept to production, leading briefs and maintaining high standards under tight deadlines.
Lead Creative at Rare Creative Group
December 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025Led the creative team (4 designers), oversaw multiple creative projects, guided briefs from initial concept to finished artwork, and regularly engaged with clients for meetings and pitches.
Senior Designer at Michon Creative
February 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025Senior designer contributing to campaigns and design work; collaborated with clients and attended pitches to strengthen relationships.
Graphic Designer at Vertebrate Graphics
April 1, 2007 - September 6, 2025Graphic designer crafting print and digital materials as part of a design team.
Graphic Designer at Peach Media
August 1, 2003 - September 6, 2025Graphic designer focused on marketing literature and branding.
Junior Designer at De Montfort University
October 1, 2002 - September 6, 2025Junior designer supporting design projects during studies.
Education
Higher National Diploma at Sheffield College
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Higher National Diploma (HND) in Design Communications at Sheffield College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Higher National Diploma (HND) in Design Communications at Sheffield College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025HND: Design Communications (Distinction) at Sheffield College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Higher National Diploma (HND): Design Communications at Sheffield College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Qualifications
BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design Distinction
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2025A level: Graphic Design B
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2025HND: Design Communications Distinction
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2025BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design Distinction
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025A level: Graphic Design B
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025HND: Design Communications Distinction
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025A Level in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Higher National Diploma (HND) in Design Communications
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025A Level in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Higher National Diploma (HND) in Design Communications
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025A Level: Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025A Level: Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025A Level: Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025HND: Design Communications (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025A Level: Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025A Level: Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Higher National Diploma: Design Communications
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Other, Software & Internet
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