Hi, I’m Richard Cooke — an award-winning senior designer and strategic brand builder with 30+ years’ experience across London, Cambridge, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m a trusted advisor to clients, bringing deep expertise in branding, design and communications, and I translate strategies into communications that deliver results aligned to business goals.\n\nI established my own creative studio, Cooke Creative, focusing on brand strategy, brand creation, typography, web design and FMCG packaging. I’m a dedicated, agile self-starter who thrives in collaborative environments where my design knowledge supports company goals and delivers outcomes. I lead a studio of about 10 people, cultivate high performance and a strong team culture, and I’m passionate about the customer experience and using technology to enhance journeys and build brand loyalty.

Richard Cooke

Hi, I’m Richard Cooke — an award-winning senior designer and strategic brand builder with 30+ years’ experience across London, Cambridge, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m a trusted advisor to clients, bringing deep expertise in branding, design and communications, and I translate strategies into communications that deliver results aligned to business goals.\n\nI established my own creative studio, Cooke Creative, focusing on brand strategy, brand creation, typography, web design and FMCG packaging. I’m a dedicated, agile self-starter who thrives in collaborative environments where my design knowledge supports company goals and delivers outcomes. I lead a studio of about 10 people, cultivate high performance and a strong team culture, and I’m passionate about the customer experience and using technology to enhance journeys and build brand loyalty.

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Hi, I’m Richard Cooke — an award-winning senior designer and strategic brand builder with 30+ years’ experience across London, Cambridge, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m a trusted advisor to clients, bringing deep expertise in branding, design and communications, and I translate strategies into communications that deliver results aligned to business goals.\n\nI established my own creative studio, Cooke Creative, focusing on brand strategy, brand creation, typography, web design and FMCG packaging. I’m a dedicated, agile self-starter who thrives in collaborative environments where my design knowledge supports company goals and delivers outcomes. I lead a studio of about 10 people, cultivate high performance and a strong team culture, and I’m passionate about the customer experience and using technology to enhance journeys and build brand loyalty.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Designer at CookeCreative
January 1, 2000 - June 21, 2024
Working on brand strategy, brand creation, typography, web design, all digital media, and FMCG packaging. Clients include AllTrails bicycle tours, START Foundation, Maurice Cole Surfboards, MMVLLEN, Ben De Nardi Architects, and MillBuilt.
Designer at ThompsonCooke Creative
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2022
Contributed to the success of iconic Australian brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Ripcurl, Origin Energy, CUB, Big W, Emma Page Jewellery, DeBortoli Wines, Holloway Diamonds, and Western Chances. Produced work for Australia's smallest and emerging brands as well.
Studio Owner / Designer at Richard Cooke Design
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2001
Established own studio, working for advertising agencies and private clients including Envestra, Florentino Restaurant, MitchDowd, Wedgewood, Knappstein Winery, Reach Youth, Kraft, Blue Illusion, and Bionic Ear Institute.
Designer at Optimum Design
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Worked in the Melbourne office and established a Sydney office before working in Cambridge and London. Clients include Ford, Virgin, and EMAP.
Junior Designer at Fleet, Henderson and Arnold
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Junior designer role, starting career in design.

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Consumer Goods, Retail, Energy & Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing