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Creative graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of commercial experience across print, web, social and animation. Known for a playful, bold, typography-led style, turning complex ideas into clear, effective visual communications. Most recently, I led design for a behavioural change agency focused on social impact, collaborating with strategists and researchers to deliver mission-driven campaigns. I’ve also supported premium brand social content for major clients, and worked directly with clients on a wide range of collateral, websites, animations and video.…Creative graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of commercial experience across print, web, social and animation. Known for a playful, bold, typography-led style, turning complex ideas into clear, effective visual communications. Most recently, I led design for a behavioural change agency focused on social impact, collaborating with strategists and researchers to deliver mission-driven campaigns. I’ve also supported premium brand social content for major clients, and worked directly with clients on a wide range of collateral, websites, animations and video.

Jon Matthews

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Web Developer, +7

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Creative graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of commercial experience across print, web, social and animation. Known for a playful, bold, typography-led style, turning complex ideas into clear, effective visual communications. Most recently, I led design for a behavioural change agency focused on social impact, collaborating with strategists and researchers to deliver mission-driven campaigns. I’ve also supported premium brand social content for major clients, and worked directly with clients on a wide range of collateral, websites, animations and video.…Creative graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of commercial experience across print, web, social and animation. Known for a playful, bold, typography-led style, turning complex ideas into clear, effective visual communications. Most recently, I led design for a behavioural change agency focused on social impact, collaborating with strategists and researchers to deliver mission-driven campaigns. I’ve also supported premium brand social content for major clients, and worked directly with clients on a wide range of collateral, websites, animations and video.

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Creative graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of commercial experience across print, web, social and animation. Known for a playful, bold, typography-led style, turning complex ideas into clear, effective visual communications.

Most recently, I led design for a behavioural change agency focused on social impact, collaborating with strategists and researchers to deliver mission-driven campaigns. I’ve also supported premium brand social content for major clients, and worked directly with clients on a wide range of collateral, websites, animations and video.

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Work Experience

Senior Designer at Freelance

February 1, 2026 - Present

Branding projects for local businesses and promotional materials for Theatre @41 in York.

Senior Designer at Bright Sparks / YorEnergy

December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026

Senior Designer at BrightSparks, focusing on behavioural change campaigns; led design processes, collaborated with strategists, researchers and clients; developed YorEnergy brand with Innovate UK and York University; produced an award-winning Leeds City Council Public Health annual report and multiple explainer videos.

Senior Designer at Bright Sparks

December 1, 2023 - Present

Lead the design process for mission-driven campaigns. Collaborated with strategists, researchers and clients to craft visually engaging content that supports social causes and ethical branding, delivering tangible positive outcomes in communities.

Senior Designer at BrightSparks

December 1, 2023 - Present

As a Senior Designer at BrightSparks, an agency specialising in behavioural change with social benefits, I lead the design process for impactful campaigns driving positive societal change. I collaborate closely with strategists, researchers, and clients to create visually engaging content that communicates core messages effectively and supports social causes, ethical branding, and generates tangible community benefits.

Senior Social Media Designer at Imperial Leisure

September 30, 2023 - August 30, 2025

Responsible for creating pixel-perfect designs that align with sophisticated brand identities of top-tier companies including TikTok, The British Council, and Millennium Hotels. Developed visually stunning social media content that captures attention while maintaining high standards of precision and detail.

Senior Designer at Theme Group

September 30, 2022 - August 30, 2025

Worked directly with clients on print, web, and animation projects for large brands such as Weight Watchers and Valspar. Responsibilities included collateral, advertising, presentations, UX planning, website development, video and animation creation, and mentoring junior designers.

Senior Social Media Designer at Imperial Leisure

September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Created pixel-perfect designs aligned with sophisticated brand identities; produced social media content for high-profile clients including TikTok, The British Council and Millennium Hotels.

Senior Designer at Theme Group

April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2022

Worked directly with clients on print, web and animation projects; developed websites, created videos and animations; mentored junior team members.

Graphic Designer at OneFish TwoFish

February 28, 2014 - August 30, 2025

At an innovative internal communication and B2B agency, responsible for translating complex ideas visually, predominantly for branding, marketing, PowerPoint presentations, and internal communications.

Freelance Designer / Illustrator

February 1, 2014 - Present

Worked with clients across multiple industries, including healthcare/charity and music/media, providing design and illustration services for varied brand and communication needs.

Designer / Illustrator at Freelance

February 1, 2014 - Present

Freelance design and illustration for diverse clients including NHS Digital Health, Cambridge Consultants, BNP Paribas, Sony Music, Melodic Records, Run For Your Life (Charity) and Basin’ Rock Records.

Freelance Designer / Illustrator at Various Clients

February 1, 2014 - Present

Freelance design and illustration work across industries, including health, finance, charity and entertainment; produced branding, marketing materials and internal communications.

Designer / Illustrator (Freelance) at Various Clients

February 1, 2014 - Present

Worked across multiple industries and clients including Ieso Digital Health (NHS), Cambridge Consultants, BNP Paribas, Run For Your Life (Charity), Sony Music, Melodic Records, and Basin’ Rock Records, providing design and illustration services.

Graphic Designer at Onefish Twofish

November 1, 2009 - February 1, 2014

Innovative internal communications and B2B agency work; translated complex ideas into visual branding, marketing collateral and presentations.