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Hello, I’m Michael Maddison, a British designer with a creative mindset, ambition, and an obsessive eye for detail. I thrive on working at the cutting edge of the design industry and I bring a flexible, wide-ranging style to meet diverse client needs. I’m passionate about design and I excel at turning complex subject matter into compelling communications across print, digital, web and animation, delivering assets with depth and impact. With 20+ years in commercial design across public and private sectors, I create impactful multimedia solutions and online experiences for a variety of blue‑chip clients. I’m comfortable liaising with clients, marketers, technicians and stakeholders, and I’m adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments while ensuring brand integrity and pixel‑perfect results.…Hello, I’m Michael Maddison, a British designer with a creative mindset, ambition, and an obsessive eye for detail. I thrive on working at the cutting edge of the design industry and I bring a flexible, wide-ranging style to meet diverse client needs. I’m passionate about design and I excel at turning complex subject matter into compelling communications across print, digital, web and animation, delivering assets with depth and impact. With 20+ years in commercial design across public and private sectors, I create impactful multimedia solutions and online experiences for a variety of blue‑chip clients. I’m comfortable liaising with clients, marketers, technicians and stakeholders, and I’m adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments while ensuring brand integrity and pixel‑perfect results.

Michael Maddison

Designer, Web Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hello, I’m Michael Maddison, a British designer with a creative mindset, ambition, and an obsessive eye for detail. I thrive on working at the cutting edge of the design industry and I bring a flexible, wide-ranging style to meet diverse client needs. I’m passionate about design and I excel at turning complex subject matter into compelling communications across print, digital, web and animation, delivering assets with depth and impact. With 20+ years in commercial design across public and private sectors, I create impactful multimedia solutions and online experiences for a variety of blue‑chip clients. I’m comfortable liaising with clients, marketers, technicians and stakeholders, and I’m adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments while ensuring brand integrity and pixel‑perfect results.…Hello, I’m Michael Maddison, a British designer with a creative mindset, ambition, and an obsessive eye for detail. I thrive on working at the cutting edge of the design industry and I bring a flexible, wide-ranging style to meet diverse client needs. I’m passionate about design and I excel at turning complex subject matter into compelling communications across print, digital, web and animation, delivering assets with depth and impact. With 20+ years in commercial design across public and private sectors, I create impactful multimedia solutions and online experiences for a variety of blue‑chip clients. I’m comfortable liaising with clients, marketers, technicians and stakeholders, and I’m adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments while ensuring brand integrity and pixel‑perfect results.

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Hello, I’m Michael Maddison, a British designer with a creative mindset, ambition, and an obsessive eye for detail. I thrive on working at the cutting edge of the design industry and I bring a flexible, wide-ranging style to meet diverse client needs. I’m passionate about design and I excel at turning complex subject matter into compelling communications across print, digital, web and animation, delivering assets with depth and impact.

With 20+ years in commercial design across public and private sectors, I create impactful multimedia solutions and online experiences for a variety of blue‑chip clients. I’m comfortable liaising with clients, marketers, technicians and stakeholders, and I’m adept at managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments while ensuring brand integrity and pixel‑perfect results.

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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.