Hi, I’m Neil Parrish, a graphic designer who’s been hanging around the creative industry for over 20 years (turns out I quite like it here). I’ve been freelancing since 2009, working with agencies, in-house teams, and my own lovely mix of clients. Over the years I’ve tackled all sorts of branding and communication projects, from shaping new brands to helping existing ones look a bit sharper and speak a bit clearer. Basically, if it involves ideas, design, and making things look and work better, I’m probably interested.…

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Hi, I’m Neil Parrish, a graphic designer who’s been hanging around the creative industry for over 20 years (turns out I quite like it here). I’ve been freelancing since 2009, working with agencies, in-house teams, and my own lovely mix of clients. Over the years I’ve tackled all sorts of branding and communication projects, from shaping new brands to helping existing ones look a bit sharper and speak a bit clearer. Basically, if it involves ideas, design, and making things look and work better, I’m probably interested.…

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Hi, I’m Neil Parrish, a graphic designer who’s been hanging around the creative industry for over 20 years (turns out I quite like it here). I’ve been freelancing since 2009, working with agencies, in-house teams, and my own lovely mix of clients.

Over the years I’ve tackled all sorts of branding and communication projects, from shaping new brands to helping existing ones look a bit sharper and speak a bit clearer.

Basically, if it involves ideas, design, and making things look and work better, I’m probably interested.

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Work Experience

Freelance Creative Design Director at Scaremongering
January 1, 2009 - Present
Working within agencies, in-house roles and with my own clients for companies of all sizes, from start-ups to global brands, and across a wide range of sectors. Some of my clients include Electrolux, Thomas Miller, Kraken Rum, iQ Student Accommodation, Sappi, BLP, and Beck Greener, to name but a few.
Freelance Designer at Jaeger
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014
As part of the digital team it was my role to design and update both the website and e-mails and have them prepared for the online developer.
Freelance Senior Designer at Curious
August 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Along side the creative director I was involved from concepts through to brand launches, including artworking designs. The briefs worked on ranged from high end white goods to paper manufacturers.
Wanda Creative at Graphic Designer
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Working on my own briefs and as part of a team I was involved in the full design process, from brief to art working and final print. The projects involved large scale print for the retail environment.
Junior Designer at Conran Design Group
September 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Working on my own briefs through to final execution as well as with colleagues on larger projects, ranging from press ads to brochures to P.O.S.
Junior Designer at Picture Drum
July 1, 2003 - August 1, 2004
My role involved working alongside team members in the design process, from initial ideas through to the print.

Education

BA Hons Multimedia Design at Leicester De Montfort
August 1, 2000 - May 31, 2003

Qualifications

Marketing Design Awards
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
As part of the team working on AEG Neue Kollektion we won in 2 categories in the 2012 Marketing Design Awards, in the Product Launch and Consumer Durables categories.

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality
    uniE621 Branding
    Creation of a range of print and digital assets for two major African banks, designed to support both customer-facing campaigns and internal communications. graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Brand Identity
    A brand identity designed for a cosmetic treatment start-up. The project included the development of a clean logo and a soft pastel colour palette, creating a warm and inviting brand that reflects the client’s friendly, professional approach. logo graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Branding
    CrossBorder Solutions specialises in Transfer Pricing compliance, helping companies protect themselves from regulatory penalties and adjustments. The brief was to create a bold new brand identity capable of standing out in a complex financial sector and appealing to multinational organisations. logo graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Packaging
    Packaging for a start-up company specialising in CBD products for women. Bespoke marbling was created to convey the essence of CBD oil in action, this was then used as part of the brand toolkit. graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Swatchbooks
    One of the world’s largest paper manufacturers, Sappi required a range of swatchbooks and supporting literature for its sales teams. Each paper range was individually branded to give it a distinct identity. Iconic imagery and colour were used to differentiate the paper families and highlight the key qualities of each product. graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Brand Identity
    Brand identity for a start-up specialising in nutrition and health. A logo and brand mark were developed to reflect the company’s focus on families and children’s wellbeing, creating a visual identity that feels fun, engaging and approachable. A bright colour palette helps the brand stand out from competitors, complemented by a set of clean, simple icons. logo graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Brand Identity
    Brand identity for a start-up specialising in corporate events. The identity was designed to convey a professional and modern brand suited to the corporate environment, while remaining distinctive and memorable. logo graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Brand Identity
    iQ offers student accommodation designed for modern student living. With high-quality facilities and thoughtfully designed spaces, the brand focuses on creating more than just a place to stay—providing an environment where students can connect, grow and feel at home. graphicdesigner logo branding designer…
    uniE621 AEG Trade Sell-In Kit
    To launch AEG’s new range of appliances, a campaign concept was developed to engage both retailers and consumers. Rolled out across 17 European countries, Neue Kollektion introduced a warmer visual direction through a refreshed colour palette and striking food photography. A full suite of sell-in and sell-out materials was created, including retailer packs, in-store cookbooks, carrier bags, tags and supporting literature. designer branding graphicdesigner…
    uniE621 Brochure Update
    Thomas Miller manages some of the world’s leading insurance mutuals across the international transport and professional indemnity sectors. As part of the group, UKP&I is one of the world’s leading insurers of third-party liabilities for ocean-going merchant ships. The project involved updating the look and feel of their brochure materials to create a more modern and consistent visual presentation. graphicdesigner branding designer graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Brochure Update
    Thomas Miller manages some of the world’s leading insurance mutuals across the international transport and professional indemnity sectors. As part of the group, UKP&I is one of the world’s leading insurers of third-party liabilities for ocean-going merchant ships. The project involved updating the look and feel of their brochure materials to create a more modern and consistent visual presentation. graphicdesigner branding designer…
    uniE621 Brand Development
    With the launch of a major new appliance range, Zanussi wanted to reinforce its ‘surprisingly affordable’ positioning while bringing a more contemporary expression of its Italian heritage. The challenge was to create strong retail stand-out in busy environments where consumer attention is limited. The brand colour palette was rebalanced, reintroducing yellow and black as dominant elements of the toolkit. A bold, simplified headline style was also developed to clearly communicate the key product benefits. graphicdesigner branding designer…

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