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I’m Luke Giles, a creative fixer with a multidisciplinary toolkit in graphic design, illustration and pitch decks. I excel at turning a rough idea into a compelling visual concept and delivering value by integrating branding, marketing, live activations and creative process into one cohesive solution.
I understand briefs intuitively, work directly with clients and under a creative director, and bring a fast-turnaround, wide-ranging skill set to diverse projects. See my portfolio at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
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Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator & Pitch Deck Specialist at Self Employed
August 1, 2018 - June 7, 2024Worked as a freelance contractor creating pitch decks and illustrative work for agencies and private clients. Clients included Momentum, Snackzilla, The Department, Insurance Nexus and more.
Storyteller Designer at Mach49
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Ran storytelling workshops with clients from multinational corporates. Developed story and pitch decks with joint client and in-house teams over 7-10 weeks. Designed pitch decks and associated assets including logos, branding, merchandise, and social media content. Worked across 8 ventures, successfully taking majority to full funding. Participated in internal guilds to develop new processes and foster team spirit.
Senior Pitch Designer at Ogilvy UK
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022Created pitch decks for leading brands and clients. Prepared internal presentations for various teams. Produced published documents promoting equality and corporate responsibility. Created social marketing assets. Managed a pool of freelance support and a midweight designer to ensure workflow control.
Design Creative - Monthly Freelance Contract at Nucco Brain
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Specialised in pitch decks and winning new business primarily. Rebranded and created brand guidelines for international companies. Delivered design solutions across digital marketing collateral, UI interfaces, video graphics, print assets, infographics and illustrations.
Design Creative at The Department
May 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020Worked across design and illustration from pitch process to concept ideation and asset delivery, including pitch decks. For live projects, designed varied assets such as large dragonfly wings for HP activation and illustrated graphics for a circus-themed party for a leading social media company. Created publications and printed material including newspapers for the Women's Football World Cup, stylised production manuals, and interactive white papers.
Skills Training & Contract Work at Self Employed
April 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018Focused on personal illustration and self-learning while working various short contract roles, some of which are included in the portfolio.
Project Director (Contract) at Small Axe Communications
May 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016Oversaw discovery/design process for a divorce/mediation app client, scoping and visualising branding and UX development. Worked directly with client and led a team of designers alongside the Managing Director. Copywrote for web and app content, managed content production and web builds. Mapped initial concept, charted user journeys, led user testing, and scoped a buildable product. Ran branding workshops and consulted on various charity and NGO projects.
Content & Social Manager at London Craft Week
April 1, 2015 - May 31, 2017Set social media strategy at the launch of London Craft Week, managed and coordinated a team of 20 for content creation and live event reporting. Created and scheduled newsletters, organized coverage and content collection at launch events. Ensured business partner agreements were met and honored.
Project Manager (Contract) at Type Tasting
January 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015Managed fulfilment and e-commerce processes while consulting on marketing strategies and supporting product development for a debut book. Advised on marketing, devised cover variations for campaigns, managed e-commerce processes handling 500 sales within the first week.
Content Manager at Simply Media
September 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015Led content creation and managed the migration of content and sites across platforms involving product managers, developers, and UX designers. Created social and newsletter copy. Supervised a team including UX designer, developer, and graphic designer during the redesign of Reader’s Digest website and stabilization of MovieMail website. Trained and managed editorial teams, developed pricing structures, and created editorial content calendars.
Project Director & Chief Editor of Online & Social Media at Artrocker Magazine
May 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014Established a new editorial team, managed a wider resource of writers, streamlined administrative processes, commissioned, proofed and edited articles, improved social media engagement, and managed creation of a summer festival coverage.
Senior Administrative Specialist at Queen Mary University London
May 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013Provided stability and regular income by taking a full-time role in the Business & Management department during family circumstances.
Project Director of Music Merchandise at Creative Soles
January 1, 2010 - April 30, 2012Directed music merchandise division, secured deals with artists, built an e-commerce platform, created marketing and social media copy, negotiated commercial licenses avoiding standard image fees, managed development and design teams, established relationships with commercial partners, developed brand tone of voice, and led the website to 40,000 unique users within 6 months while managing editorial and PR teams.
Freelance Illustrator & Pitch Deck Specialist at Self Employed
August 1, 2018 - June 23, 2024Worked as a freelance contractor creating pitch decks and illustrative work for agencies and private clients. Clients included Momentum, Snackzilla, The Department, Insurance Nexus, and more.
Storyteller Designer at Mach49
March 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023Ran storytelling workshops with clients from multinational corporates. Developed stories and pitch decks collaboratively with clients and in-house teams over 7 to 10 weeks. Designed pitch decks and associated assets such as logos, branding, merchandise, and social media content. Worked across 8 ventures taking the majority to full funding and contributed to new process and strategy development within internal guilds.
Senior Pitch Designer at Ogilvy UK
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022Created pitch decks for leading brands and internal presentations across the business. Produced published documents promoting company's efforts in equality and corporate responsibility. Managed freelance support and midweight designers to ensure workflow control.
Design Creative - Monthly Freelance Contract at Nucco Brain
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Specialised in pitch decks and winning new business. Rebranded and created brand guidelines for international companies. Delivered design solutions from digital marketing collateral to UI interfaces, video graphics, print assets, infographics, and illustrations.
Design Creative at The Department
May 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020Worked across design and illustration from pitch process to concept ideation and asset delivery. Created pitch decks and designed assets for live projects including large installations and illustrated graphics for events. Developed publications and printed materials ranging from newspapers for the Women’s Football World Cup to production manuals and interactive white papers.
Project Director (Contract) at Small Axe Communications
May 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016Oversaw discovery and design process for a divorce/mediation app, scoping and visualising branding and UX development. Worked with client and managed a team of designers. Lead copywriting, content production, and website builds. Ran branding workshops and consulted on copy, imagery, marketing pitches, and UX/UI concepts for charities and NGOs.
Content & Social Manager at London Craft Week
April 1, 2015 - May 31, 2017Set out and implemented social media strategy starting from the inaugural year. Managed a growing team creating content and reporting on live events through social media channels. Created and scheduled newsletters. Coordinated coverage of launch events and ensured partner agreements were honoured across social platforms.
Project Manager (Contract) at Type Tasting
January 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015Managed fulfilment and e-commerce processes. Advised on product marketing and devised marketing ideas including multiple book covers for consumer choice. Created written copy for marketing and workshops. Installed and managed e-commerce system that handled 500 sales within the first week.
Content Manager across MovieMail, Reader’s Digest and Simply at Simply Media
September 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015Led content creation and managed migration of content and sites to new management, platforms, and UX/UI designs. Supervised a team during website redesign, managed emergency troubleshooting, and stabilized product offerings. Developed pricing structures to ensure product viability and created editorial calendars with promotional sales.
Project Director & Chief Editor of Online & Social Media at Artrocker Magazine
May 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014Re-established editorial team during digital transition, managed contributors, and led coverage of live music events, interviews, and features. Improved submission and archival processes and enhanced social media engagement. Managed festival creation alongside booking agent with video and written coverage.
Senior Administrative Specialist at Queen Mary University London
May 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013Worked in Business & Management department providing stability and regular income during family circumstances.
Project Director of Music Merchandise at Creative Soles
January 1, 2010 - April 30, 2012Directed music merchandise division launching e-commerce platform and securing deals with major artists and merchandise companies in UK and USA. Managed teams of developers and designers, established account relations with commercial partners, and shaped brand's online marketing persona leading to rapid user growth.
Various administrative and project assistant roles at Creative & Cultural Skills, PLASA Events Ltd, Cleanaway UK, Visit London
March 1, 2004 - April 30, 2010Performed various administrative and project assistant roles after university across multiple organizations.
Freelance Pitch Deck Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed
August 1, 2018 - PresentWorking as a freelance contractor creating pitch decks and illustrative work for agencies and private clients. Clients include: Momentum, Snackzilla, The Department, Insurance Nexus and more.
Design Creative (Freelance) at Nucco Brain
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Specialising in pitch decks and winning new business; rebranding and creating brand guidelines; designing digital marketing collateral, UI interfaces, video graphics, print assets, infographics and illustrations.
Creative Designer at The Department
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020Working across design and illustration from the pitch process to concept ideation and asset delivery; designing and creating pitch decks; for live projects designing assets that varied from large dragonfly wings for an HP activation to illustrated graphics for a circus themed party; producing publications and printed material from a newspaper for the women’s football world cup to stylised production manuals and an interactive white paper.
Project Director of Music Merchandise at Creative Souls
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2012Directed the music merchandise division for an innovation in technology enabling customisation; built ecommerce platform; negotiated licensing and deals with major artists and licensees; managed a team and partner accounts; developed brand voice and marketing.
Administrative & Project Assistant at Creative & Cultural Skills, PLASA Events Ltd, Visit London, Cleanaway UK
March 1, 2004 - April 1, 2010Various administrative and project assistant roles after leaving university; supported operations, branding and marketing tasks.
Education
BA (Hons) Fine Art Sculpture at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003BTEC National Diploma at Bedford College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999A Level at Bedford School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997GCSE at Bedford School
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995BA (Hons) Fine Art Sculpture at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design at Bedford College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999A Level at Bedford School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997GCSE at Bedford School
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995BA (Hons) Fine Art Sculpture – 2:2 at Sheffield Hallam University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design - Merit at Bedford College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999Qualifications
A Levels
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025A Level English Literature - C, A Level Art - A, AS Level Computing - B
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025BA (Hons) Fine Art Sculpture – 2:2
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Education, Software & Internet
Please take a look at the breadth and quality of my work, from pitch decks to branding to illustration and more.
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