Hi, I’m Shawn Heron, a Senior Creative with 13 years experience across brand, print, digital and motion. I translate strategy into bold, usable design and communications, from identity systems and illustration to website builds, animation and report programmes. I’m hands-on where it matters (type, comms, interaction, motion) and steady in the room: I run workshops, frame and pitch options, and get decisions made. What I believe: Clarity before cosmetics. Brief and audience first, content next, then design to make it unmistakable and actionable inside and out, consistent communication builds trust, and trust grows brands. From brand strategy and digital innovation to story-led designs, I help teams at pivotal moments define, design and build what comes next. Awards: AIVA Communicator Award of Excellence (2024) and PRSA commendation (2023).

Shawn Heron

Hi, I’m Shawn Heron, a Senior Creative with 13 years experience across brand, print, digital and motion. I translate strategy into bold, usable design and communications, from identity systems and illustration to website builds, animation and report programmes. I’m hands-on where it matters (type, comms, interaction, motion) and steady in the room: I run workshops, frame and pitch options, and get decisions made. What I believe: Clarity before cosmetics. Brief and audience first, content next, then design to make it unmistakable and actionable inside and out, consistent communication builds trust, and trust grows brands. From brand strategy and digital innovation to story-led designs, I help teams at pivotal moments define, design and build what comes next. Awards: AIVA Communicator Award of Excellence (2024) and PRSA commendation (2023).

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Hi, I’m Shawn Heron, a Senior Creative with 13 years experience across brand, print, digital and motion. I translate strategy into bold, usable design and communications, from identity systems and illustration to website builds, animation and report programmes. I’m hands-on where it matters (type, comms, interaction, motion) and steady in the room: I run workshops, frame and pitch options, and get decisions made.

What I believe: Clarity before cosmetics. Brief and audience first, content next, then design to make it unmistakable and actionable inside and out, consistent communication builds trust, and trust grows brands. From brand strategy and digital innovation to story-led designs, I help teams at pivotal moments define, design and build what comes next. Awards: AIVA Communicator Award of Excellence (2024) and PRSA commendation (2023).

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Creative / Design Lead at Curious Agency
October 1, 2022 - Present
Lead brand and digital workstreams from discovery to delivery; present to boards; run client workshops; define tone and messaging; steer designers/specialists.
Head of Brand & Design at Novoodoo
October 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Strategy, Branding, Websites, Animation
Designer at Optima Design
September 1, 2021 - October 17, 2025
Branding, print, digital, video and animation for B2B clients, collaborated with Creative Director on pitches and delivery.
Senior Creative / Design Lead at Curious Agency
August 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Lead brand and digital workstreams from discovery to delivery; present to boards, run client workshops, define tone and messaging, and steer designers/specialists.
Designer at Curious Agency
November 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
Digital, Print, Branding, Strategy

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Lincoln
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
BTEC Diploma Graphic Design at Nottingham College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet