Hi, I'm Michael, a Multimedia Designer and Developer with over 25 years of experience in creating compelling digital content. I specialize in turning creative visions into engaging reality through my expertise in web design, animation, and video production. When I'm not designing, I enjoy practicing art and spending time with my family, including cheering for my daughter during her cheerleading events.…

Michael Maddison

Hi, I'm Michael, a Multimedia Designer and Developer with over 25 years of experience in creating compelling digital content. I specialize in turning creative visions into engaging reality through my expertise in web design, animation, and video production. When I'm not designing, I enjoy practicing art and spending time with my family, including cheering for my daughter during her cheerleading events.…

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Hi, I’m Michael, a Multimedia Designer and Developer with over 25 years of experience in creating compelling digital content. I specialize in turning creative visions into engaging reality through my expertise in web design, animation, and video production. When I’m not designing, I enjoy practicing art and spending time with my family, including cheering for my daughter during her cheerleading events.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Multimedia Designer at Horizon Works Ltd.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designing and developing a range of digital content for marketing and client campaigns, including multimedia assets for web (HTML/JS/PHP/SQL), motion graphics, interactive media and print for industrial, renewable, manufacturing and smart tech B2B clients.
Freelance Designer at Maddison Creative
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Provide end-to-end services including web design/development, branding, SEO, digital/print design, content creation, video/motion graphics, and website management; manage client relationships from startups to FTSE 100 companies, ensuring brand compliance and timely delivery.
Lead Digital Designer at Sage One, Sage UK Ltd.
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Led design and development of Sage One websites, created online/offline marketing assets, oversaw external media agencies, and contributed to brand guidelines and toolkits to drive innovation.
Lead New Media Designer at Sage UK Ltd.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Designed and maintained high‑quality digital creative for marketing campaigns including web apps, landing pages, email/templates, partner materials and banner advertising; explored new technologies to enhance campaigns.
Digital Designer at Different Advertising, Design & Marketing Ltd.
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Produced creative graphic design, motion-graphics, digital advertising, interactive rich media and email template design & delivery for a wide client base.
Digital Designer at NCJ Media/Trinity Mirror
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Designed and produced bespoke web and rich media solutions (websites, email, web apps, streaming video) for blue‑chip clients; created syndicated creative for Trinity Mirror’s portfolio and led training for a 20-person studio.
Web/Multimedia Designer at Northumberland County Council
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Created websites (HTML/ASP/Flash), multimedia content (video production, CD/DVD-ROM, web apps) and brand-consistent digital/print materials; collaborated with press and marketing teams.
Admin Assistant at NCFE
January 1, 2002 - Present
Administrative duties supporting web and training operations.
Web Designer (Placement) at Tagish Ltd
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Web design work during placement.
Animator/Graphic Artist at Dugong Animation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Animation and graphic work for client projects.
Tutor (Part-time) at IT Training Solutions
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Part-time teaching related to IT and multimedia topics.
SENIOR DESIGNER/DEVELOPER at Horizon Works Ltd.
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Design and develop a range of digital content for marketing and client campaigns, responsible for multimedia assets including web, video, animation, and interactive media.
LEAD DIGITAL DESIGNER at Sage One, Sage UK Ltd
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Led design and development for Sage’s flagship online product, helping grow the UK & Ireland customer base from 6,000 to 120,000+.
LEAD NEW MEDIA DESIGNER at Sage UK Ltd
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Created digital content for global marketing campaigns across web, email, and partner platforms, developing innovative design solutions.
DIGITAL DESIGNER at Different Advertising, Design & Marketing Ltd
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Produced rich media ads, interactive content, and email templates for a wide client base at an award-winning agency.
DIGITAL DESIGNER at NCJ Media / Trinity Mirror
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Specialised in rich media/web design and trained internal creative teams, created interactive content for blue-chip clients.

Education

BA (Hons) Degree in Art & Design (2:1) HTML5 & CSS3 for web professionals at Lancaster University (Transmedia, Greenwich, London)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
HND in Art and Design at Newcastle College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
3 A-Levels Including Art (B) at The Duchess’s High School, Alnwick
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
9 GCSEs Including English (B), Maths (B), Flash/Actionscript and Art (A) at In Context Training / The Duchess’s High School, Alnwick
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Level 2 C&G ASP.NET at Gateshead College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Level 3 C&G Web Design/Dreamweaver at Gateshead College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Level 3 City and Guilds Vector Animation and Flash for use with the web at Gateshead College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
BA (HONS) DEGREE IN ART & DESIGN at Lancaster University
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 2000
HND IN ART AND DESIGN at Newcastle College
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 1997
A-LEVELS at The Duchess’s High School
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1996
BA (HONS) DEGREE IN ART & DESIGN (2:1) at Lancaster University
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 2000
HND IN ART AND DESIGN at Newcastle College
September 1, 1996 - July 1, 1997

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Trainer
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
ADOBE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL - AFTER EFFECTS
January 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026
HTML5 & CSS3 FOR WEB PROFESSIONALS
January 1, 2014 - June 25, 2026
FINAL CUT PRO (MAC VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE)
January 1, 2010 - June 25, 2026
BESPOKE INTENSIVE ADVANCED FLASH/ACTIONSCRIPT
January 1, 2006 - June 25, 2026
LEVEL 2 C&G ASP.NET
January 1, 2004 - June 25, 2026
LEVEL 3 CITY AND GUILDS WEB DESIGN/DREAMWEAVER
January 1, 2002 - June 25, 2026
ADOBE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL - AFTER EFFECTS
January 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026
HTML5 & CSS3 FOR WEB PROFESSIONALS
January 1, 2014 - June 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Education

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Experience Level