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Hi there! I’m Matty Best, a highly experienced visual design expert specializing in brand and web design. I’m a strong creative and technical designer with project management and leadership experience. As someone who has worked in digital and offline across a wealth of industries for over two decades, I know what your brand or clients need to capture serious attention. When I’m not designing, I’m insanely passionate about copywriting and music production, so you might find me at my computer mixing a potential pop hit.…Hi there! I’m Matty Best, a highly experienced visual design expert specializing in brand and web design. I’m a strong creative and technical designer with project management and leadership experience. As someone who has worked in digital and offline across a wealth of industries for over two decades, I know what your brand or clients need to capture serious attention. When I’m not designing, I’m insanely passionate about copywriting and music production, so you might find me at my computer mixing a potential pop hit.

Matthew Best

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Web Designer, +2

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Hi there! I’m Matty Best, a highly experienced visual design expert specializing in brand and web design. I’m a strong creative and technical designer with project management and leadership experience. As someone who has worked in digital and offline across a wealth of industries for over two decades, I know what your brand or clients need to capture serious attention. When I’m not designing, I’m insanely passionate about copywriting and music production, so you might find me at my computer mixing a potential pop hit.…Hi there! I’m Matty Best, a highly experienced visual design expert specializing in brand and web design. I’m a strong creative and technical designer with project management and leadership experience. As someone who has worked in digital and offline across a wealth of industries for over two decades, I know what your brand or clients need to capture serious attention. When I’m not designing, I’m insanely passionate about copywriting and music production, so you might find me at my computer mixing a potential pop hit.

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Hi there! I’m Matty Best, a highly experienced visual design expert specializing in brand and web design. I’m a strong creative and technical designer with project management and leadership experience. As someone who has worked in digital and offline across a wealth of industries for over two decades, I know what your brand or clients need to capture serious attention.

When I’m not designing, I’m insanely passionate about copywriting and music production, so you might find me at my computer mixing a potential pop hit.

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Work Experience

Creative Lead at Factory One

December 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Championed the development of branding, websites, digital campaigns, signage and print media for a wide range of brands across diverse industries. Provided leadership across the design studio and print factory, ensuring output quality and alignment with client briefs by reviewing work, troubleshooting and mentoring junior creatives. Managed onboarding of new clients and smooth handover to the design team. Collaborated with Studio Manager on planning/workflow to allocate resources and identify peaks/troughs to ensure adequate resources for projects. Understood business break-even points and profitability to ensure accurate quoting and a positive design department operation.

Senior Designer at Pepperit

November 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021

Managed and delivered responsive websites, branding, social media campaigns, email templates, print media and outdoor; attended client meetings; streamlined workflows; supervised junior staff and university interns; art directed external photographers, printers and freelancers; ensured client satisfaction during ideation, development and presentation of finished artwork.

Senior Designer at Open Colleges

September 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019

Worked alongside Brand, Web Development, SEO, Social, Lifecycle and Acquisition departments. Delivered website design updates, product landing pages, social media campaigns, email templates, prospecting and retargeting Google ad campaigns, campaign video storyboards and assisted on video shoots.

Graphic Designer at Marcs, David Lawrence

August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018

Consistently recognised for fresh EDM designs and innovative web campaigns; developed new employee policy manuals and educational materials.

Designer at Specialty Fashion Group

July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017

Produced design themes for daily website updates, seasonal campaigns, sales promotions, EDMs and offline materials.

Brand Designer (Freelance) at Mattybrands

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Managed and delivered projects from concept to completion; worked one-on-one with clients to create designs and consistently met requirements. Contracts included Rebel Sport, Tyre Compare, Elite Wine, Selby Anda and Brand Matters.

Digital Designer at Concep Digital

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

Sole designer for global B2B marketing technology business. Worked closely with the marketing and web team to deliver relevant email marketing, websites and mobile development for major financial and professional firms.

Lead Designer at First Impressions

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Managed and delivered logos, brochures, websites, newsletters, campaigns, presentations and advertisements.

Finished Artist / Brand Designer at Polardreams

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007

Worked in UK and USA as finished artist and packaging/brand designer; coordinated with product design departments and printing factory in China; managed and mentored contract artworkers.