I’m Mike Higgs, a senior graphic designer with extensive experience delivering brand identity, print and editorial design, exhibition and large-format graphics, and digital marketing assets. I help teams and clients turn ideas into production-ready artwork—handling everything from interpreting briefs and developing concepts through artwork, pre-press, and final delivery. I also create Webflow websites and supporting digital design deliverables, with a strong focus on consistent brand execution and responsive project support. Across freelance and contract roles, I’ve worked with agencies and end-clients, providing high-quality outputs and rapid-turnaround overflow support when deadlines are tight.…

Mike Higgs

I’m Mike Higgs, a senior graphic designer with extensive experience delivering brand identity, print and editorial design, exhibition and large-format graphics, and digital marketing assets. I help teams and clients turn ideas into production-ready artwork—handling everything from interpreting briefs and developing concepts through artwork, pre-press, and final delivery. I also create Webflow websites and supporting digital design deliverables, with a strong focus on consistent brand execution and responsive project support. Across freelance and contract roles, I’ve worked with agencies and end-clients, providing high-quality outputs and rapid-turnaround overflow support when deadlines are tight.…

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I’m Mike Higgs, a senior graphic designer with extensive experience delivering brand identity, print and editorial design, exhibition and large-format graphics, and digital marketing assets. I help teams and clients turn ideas into production-ready artwork—handling everything from interpreting briefs and developing concepts through artwork, pre-press, and final delivery.

I also create Webflow websites and supporting digital design deliverables, with a strong focus on consistent brand execution and responsive project support. Across freelance and contract roles, I’ve worked with agencies and end-clients, providing high-quality outputs and rapid-turnaround overflow support when deadlines are tight.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2010 - Present
Design and deliver branding, brochures, website design, exhibitions and large-format graphics for agencies and end-clients. Create Webflow websites and digital assets that support marketing and communication activity. Manage projects end-to-end—from brief interpretation and concept development through artwork, pre-press and final delivery—ensuring consistent quality and production-ready output. Provide rapid-turnaround overflow support for agencies to help maintain production capacity and meet demanding client deadlines.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - November 10, 2025
Freelance graphic design work delivering print and digital design across brand, print, web and exhibitions, with emphasis on brand consistency and agile workflows.
Contract Graphic Designer
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2010
Delivered print, direct marketing, exhibition and corporate design projects. Contributed to conceptual development and pitch proposals for UK brands. Collaborated with creative teams, account handlers and production suppliers across campaigns.
Studio Manager at Stretch the Horizon Ltd
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Studio Manager overseeing design production workflows, coordinating project timelines and team resources.
Graphic Designer at Worth Communications Ltd
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Graphic Designer responsible for concept and production of marketing materials.
Graphic Designer at Malcolm Farrar Design Ltd
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Graphic Designer contributing to client projects across print and digital media.
Junior Graphic Designer at The Four Hundred
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
Junior Graphic Designer supporting senior designers on a range of design tasks.

Education

BA(Hons) Information Graphic Design (upper second) at Nottingham Trent University (formerly Trent Polytechnic)
September 1, 1986 - July 1, 1989
Foundation Course Certificate in Art & Design at Bolton College of Art & Design
September 1, 1985 - July 1, 1986
2 A Levels, 3 O Levels at Bolton South Sixth Form College
September 1, 1982 - July 1, 1984
7 O Levels at Deane Grammar School
September 1, 1978 - July 1, 1982
BA (Hons) Information Graphic Design (Upper Second) at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Foundation Course Art & Design at Bolton College of Art & Design
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1986
A-Levels / O-Levels at Bolton South Sixth Form College
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984
Deane Grammar School at Deane Grammar School
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1982

Qualifications

D&AD silver nomination for British Telecoms’ ‘It’ magazine
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Gold Institute of Sales Promotion award for Renault UK promotions
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Gold Creative and Innovations award for National Blood donor recruitment campaign
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Silver Direct Marketing Award for BSkyB direct mail campaign
November 30, 0002 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Agriculture & Mining, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Consumer Goods

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