I spent over a decade leading in-house design teams and working as a Creative Director in agency environments. Alongside directing projects, I took on the role of mentor, supporting and guiding fellow designers. I’m experienced in consulting, developing concepts, collaborating and delivering design solutions across a wide range of sectors. Typographically sharp, with a strong eye for legibility, colour, layout and detail, I combine creative precision with solid organisation and time management. I present strategy and creative proposals to clients, stakeholders and collaborators with clarity, confidence and enthusiasm. My aim is always to produce work that is effective, visually strong and fit for purpose - meeting briefs while managing expectations. Approachable and personable, I build strong professional relationships with ease, working confidently with people from different backgrounds and perspectives. Outside design, I’m a keen photographer and printmaker, with a strong interest in languages. I’m currently exploring non-Latin scripts such as Arabic and Russian, which continue to inspire and inform my creative outlook. Two and a half decades of turning ideas into brands. Strong typography, clear design thinking and creative insight.

Suzanne Darke

I spent over a decade leading in-house design teams and working as a Creative Director in agency environments. Alongside directing projects, I took on the role of mentor, supporting and guiding fellow designers. I’m experienced in consulting, developing concepts, collaborating and delivering design solutions across a wide range of sectors. Typographically sharp, with a strong eye for legibility, colour, layout and detail, I combine creative precision with solid organisation and time management. I present strategy and creative proposals to clients, stakeholders and collaborators with clarity, confidence and enthusiasm. My aim is always to produce work that is effective, visually strong and fit for purpose - meeting briefs while managing expectations. Approachable and personable, I build strong professional relationships with ease, working confidently with people from different backgrounds and perspectives. Outside design, I’m a keen photographer and printmaker, with a strong interest in languages. I’m currently exploring non-Latin scripts such as Arabic and Russian, which continue to inspire and inform my creative outlook. Two and a half decades of turning ideas into brands. Strong typography, clear design thinking and creative insight.

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I spent over a decade leading in-house design teams and working as a Creative Director in agency environments. Alongside directing projects, I took on the role of mentor, supporting and guiding fellow designers. I’m experienced in consulting, developing concepts, collaborating and delivering design solutions across a wide range of sectors. Typographically sharp, with a strong eye for legibility, colour, layout and detail, I combine creative precision with solid organisation and time management. I present strategy and creative proposals to clients, stakeholders and collaborators with clarity, confidence and enthusiasm. My aim is always to produce work that is effective, visually strong and fit for purpose - meeting briefs while managing expectations. Approachable and personable, I build strong professional relationships with ease, working confidently with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Outside design, I’m a keen photographer and printmaker, with a strong interest in languages. I’m currently exploring non-Latin scripts such as Arabic and Russian, which continue to inspire and inform my creative outlook. Two and a half decades of turning ideas into brands. Strong typography, clear design thinking and creative insight.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Consultant
January 1, 2013 - Present
Provide expert creative consultancy, leveraging extensive brand strategy and design experience to support diverse projects and clients, ensuring innovative and audience-appropriate solutions.
Creative Director at LiveLink
December 31, 2013 - August 13, 2025
Led creative direction, overseeing brand strategy and design processes to deliver innovative visual solutions that met client requirements and market needs while managing teams and client expectations.
Head of Creative at gtcreate
December 31, 2011 - August 13, 2025
Managed creative teams and projects to develop brand strategies and cohesive design solutions across print and digital media for a range of sectors and audiences.
Creative Director at Cuckoo Design
December 31, 2010 - August 13, 2025
Directed all creative aspects including design conceptualisation, client liaison, and project delivery, ensuring aesthetically pleasing and effective brand solutions aligned with industry advancements.
Senior Designer at Media Mission
December 31, 2006 - August 13, 2025
Executed advanced design projects and collaborated with teams to produce quality print and digital media outputs, delivering on client briefs and deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Royal Liver Assurance
December 31, 2004 - August 13, 2025
Created graphic design materials in alignment with brand guidelines and marketing campaigns for internal and external stakeholders.
Creative Consultant
January 1, 2013 - Present
Engaging in independent consultancy providing creative solutions, brand strategy, and design services across diverse sectors and disciplines with integrity and an audience-focused approach.
Creative Director at LiveLink, UK
December 31, 2013 - September 4, 2025
Led creative direction and design vision for agency projects, managing teams and delivering innovative, impactful campaigns that aligned with client goals and brand values.
Head of Creative at gtcreate, UK
December 31, 2011 - September 4, 2025
Oversaw the creative department, directed brand strategies and visual design projects, mentored designers, and ensured quality and client satisfaction across creative outputs.
Creative Director at Cuckoo Design, UK
December 31, 2010 - September 4, 2025
Provided creative leadership for agency design projects, collaborating with stakeholders to conceptualise and execute brand and visual identity solutions with high precision and aesthetic standards.
Creative Director at LiveLink
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Led creative strategy and execution; mentored designers; delivered design solutions across sectors.
Head of Creative at gtcreate
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Led creative direction and team management; oversaw brand projects.
Creative Director at Cuckoo Design
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Led design direction and branding initiatives; built client relationships.

Education

GCSE/A-Level at High School
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025

Qualifications

HND Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
GCSE/A-Level subject passes including Art & Design, English Language/Literature, Mathematics & European Languages
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
HND Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
HND Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
11 High School passes (GCSE/A-Level)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
HND Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
GCSE/A-Level
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
HND Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
11 High School passes (GCSE/A-Level)
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
HND Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
GCSE/A-Level Passes
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Other, Education