Paul Mellor

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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.

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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.

  • Joined July 2019

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Retail
  • Other
  • Software & Internet

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Projects · 2

SBGB annual report

graphicdesigner branding The annual report started life as a 10-page Word document. I was given the brief "just to tidy up the document.” I felt the project had the potential to become a stylish and sleek annual report that was more fitting for the client. The previous project set by SBGB was to align the branding and create brand guidelines. The colour pallet was rife with variants; after trimming back the colours to just three, red, navy blue and white, choosing to make them the main focus. I kept the layouts in the brochure minimalist and allowed the epic imagery and bold, striking colours to create a piece of work I'm proud of. The client loved it as much as I did.

  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
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A few project examples resume graphicdesigner

  • Artworker
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Graphic Designer

Work experience· 36 roles

Lead Creative · Rare Creative GroupDec 2018 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Led 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 · Freelance (Self-employed)Dec 2018 – Present · 8 yrs

Provide 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 · Rare Creative GroupDec 2018 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Led 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.

Freelance - Senior Designer · Self-employedDec 2018 – Present · 8 yrs
Lead Creative · Rare Creative GroupDec 2018 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos
Freelance - Senior DesignerDec 2018 – Present · 8 yrs
Lead Creative · Rare Creative GroupDec 2018 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos
Senior Designer · FreelanceDec 2018 – Present · 8 yrs

Education· 5

Higher National Diploma · Sheffield College2030 – 2025
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Design Communications · Sheffield College2030 – 2025
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Design Communications · Sheffield College2030 – 2025
HND: Design Communications (Distinction) · Sheffield College2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 24

BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design Distinction2030 – 2025
A level: Graphic Design B2030 – 2025
HND: Design Communications Distinction2030 – 2025
BTEC National Diploma: Graphic Design Distinction2030 – 2025

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