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

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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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.

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

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Trainer
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

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