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Hi, I’m Richard Readey. I’m a Creative Executive at The Good Influence in Manchester, crafting social-first graphics and video content for brands like Weleda, Sudocrem, and Edgard & Cooper. I work across graphic design and motion design, switching between roles to deliver engaging visuals and storytelling for digital audiences. In 2024 I spent a year at Great Influence as Graphic Designer & Video Editor, led campaigns as Head of Creative at Red Insure Chester, and helped launch Dogtooth Art Gallery. When I’m not designing, I’m a musician and sound designer, enjoy climbing and hiking, and I’m always exploring new creative outlets—from screenwriting to open mic nights in Manchester.…Hi, I’m Richard Readey. I’m a Creative Executive at The Good Influence in Manchester, crafting social-first graphics and video content for brands like Weleda, Sudocrem, and Edgard & Cooper. I work across graphic design and motion design, switching between roles to deliver engaging visuals and storytelling for digital audiences. In 2024 I spent a year at Great Influence as Graphic Designer & Video Editor, led campaigns as Head of Creative at Red Insure Chester, and helped launch Dogtooth Art Gallery. When I’m not designing, I’m a musician and sound designer, enjoy climbing and hiking, and I’m always exploring new creative outlets—from screenwriting to open mic nights in Manchester.

Richard Readey

Graphic Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, Animator, +3

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Hi, I’m Richard Readey. I’m a Creative Executive at The Good Influence in Manchester, crafting social-first graphics and video content for brands like Weleda, Sudocrem, and Edgard & Cooper. I work across graphic design and motion design, switching between roles to deliver engaging visuals and storytelling for digital audiences. In 2024 I spent a year at Great Influence as Graphic Designer & Video Editor, led campaigns as Head of Creative at Red Insure Chester, and helped launch Dogtooth Art Gallery. When I’m not designing, I’m a musician and sound designer, enjoy climbing and hiking, and I’m always exploring new creative outlets—from screenwriting to open mic nights in Manchester.…Hi, I’m Richard Readey. I’m a Creative Executive at The Good Influence in Manchester, crafting social-first graphics and video content for brands like Weleda, Sudocrem, and Edgard & Cooper. I work across graphic design and motion design, switching between roles to deliver engaging visuals and storytelling for digital audiences. In 2024 I spent a year at Great Influence as Graphic Designer & Video Editor, led campaigns as Head of Creative at Red Insure Chester, and helped launch Dogtooth Art Gallery. When I’m not designing, I’m a musician and sound designer, enjoy climbing and hiking, and I’m always exploring new creative outlets—from screenwriting to open mic nights in Manchester.

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Hi, I’m Richard Readey. I’m a Creative Executive at The Good Influence in Manchester, crafting social-first graphics and video content for brands like Weleda, Sudocrem, and Edgard & Cooper. I work across graphic design and motion design, switching between roles to deliver engaging visuals and storytelling for digital audiences.

In 2024 I spent a year at Great Influence as Graphic Designer & Video Editor, led campaigns as Head of Creative at Red Insure Chester, and helped launch Dogtooth Art Gallery. When I’m not designing, I’m a musician and sound designer, enjoy climbing and hiking, and I’m always exploring new creative outlets—from screenwriting to open mic nights in Manchester.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Animator at Readey Design

February 1, 2013 - August 1, 2017

Foundational experience delivering branding and motion graphics; created graphics and animation for clients, shaping early design career.

Senior Creative at Soup Creative

September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2020

Led brand campaigns from concept through production; developed ideas and scripts; contributed as video editor and motion designer; supported podcast studio projects.

Graphic Designer at Red Insure - Chester

September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022

In-house graphic designer delivering brand visuals and campaign assets; contributed to marketing materials and design systems.

Head of Creative at Red Insure - Chester

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024

Led a team of creatives, managed creative output for campaigns, brand launches and promotional materials.

Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Great Influence

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Spent a year at a personal branding agency creating social-first videos for notable founders and brands such as Gary Neville, Booking.com, Sacha Lord, and John Amaechi.

Creative Executive at The Good Influence

February 1, 2025 - Present

Current role driving creative direction at a social-first agency; leading multi-disciplinary design and video projects for high-profile clients.

Creative Executive at Great Influence

September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Led creative initiatives, overseeing branding and content production; mentored designers and collaborated on strategy and concept development from brief to delivery.

Head of Creative at Red Insure - Chester

September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Led a team of creatives, overseeing brand campaigns and advertising, strategy, and execution. Drove experiential projects including launching Dogtooth, a gallery highlighting global artists, from brand identity to marketing and curation.

Graphic Designer at Soup Creative

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024

Created visual content for brand campaigns, advertising, and marketing materials; supported project timelines and client briefs to deliver high-quality design work.