I'm Adam Beck, a highly adaptable Senior Designer and Creative Lead with extensive experience in print and digital media. I have a proven track record in art direction, branding, trends, design tools, UX, motion graphics and visual storytelling. I'm adept at leading teams and leveraging technology to find efficient approaches and deliver high-quality solutions. I have a deep understanding of current and emerging design principles and trends, with the expertise to leverage those insights to deliver engaging results. I've collaborated across agencies and brands internationally, mentoring junior designers and driving creative outcomes that align with business goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building processes that empower teams to contribute meaningfully to projects while delivering compelling, audience-focused design.

Adam Beck

I'm Adam Beck, a highly adaptable Senior Designer and Creative Lead with extensive experience in print and digital media. I have a proven track record in art direction, branding, trends, design tools, UX, motion graphics and visual storytelling. I'm adept at leading teams and leveraging technology to find efficient approaches and deliver high-quality solutions. I have a deep understanding of current and emerging design principles and trends, with the expertise to leverage those insights to deliver engaging results. I've collaborated across agencies and brands internationally, mentoring junior designers and driving creative outcomes that align with business goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building processes that empower teams to contribute meaningfully to projects while delivering compelling, audience-focused design.

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I’m Adam Beck, a highly adaptable Senior Designer and Creative Lead with extensive experience in print and digital media. I have a proven track record in art direction, branding, trends, design tools, UX, motion graphics and visual storytelling. I’m adept at leading teams and leveraging technology to find efficient approaches and deliver high-quality solutions. I have a deep understanding of current and emerging design principles and trends, with the expertise to leverage those insights to deliver engaging results.

I’ve collaborated across agencies and brands internationally, mentoring junior designers and driving creative outcomes that align with business goals. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building processes that empower teams to contribute meaningfully to projects while delivering compelling, audience-focused design.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Designer & Creative Lead at Hearst Magazines
December 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Led a team of in-house and freelance designers in managing digital and print marketing across 10+ national publications, including Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Women's Health, and Harper’s Bazaar. Spearheaded the establishment of a creative process that increased designer input and active involvement in projects.
Senior Designer at Wizzard Agency
October 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
Conceptualised pitches, branding, and marketing materials for clients across tech and pharmaceutical sectors. Ensured seamless collaboration between in-house creatives and client managers, and reinvigorated UX/UI applications to align with modern design and usability standards.
Creative Consultant at Freelance
November 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Provided creative expertise, guidance, and direction to clients in the absence of in-house resources. Managed projects, mentored junior designers, proofed concepts, and elevated standards. Developed a brand and identity for a brewery startup that connected with customers and set a new direction.
Senior Marketing Designer at Ticketmaster
November 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025
Lead print and digital designer on the UK Design team. Delivered ad campaigns across social, print, motion graphics, B2B, trade shows, and out-of-home initiatives. Pitched, directed, and managed projects for international audiences, while championing new efficiencies and design applications.
Senior Designer at IROKO Partners Ltd.
April 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Key role in a fast-paced Nollywood studio, managing a design team across London and Nigeria. Acted as brand leader, print designer, motion graphics specialist, and creative lead, while performing as a versatile resource across disciplines.
Creative Lead at MetaBroadcast
October 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Revamped the company’s online presence, visually amalgamated partner sites, and built a cohesive print identity and brand package.
Freelance Creative at Adam Beck Design
December 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Managed a portfolio of clients as a side venture, building brands for startups, exploring packaging, out-of-home marketing, early UX, and leading photo/video productions.
Content Producer, Graphic Designer at Cineplex Entertainment
February 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Established as a key contributor on national advertising initiatives, seasonal campaigns, video productions, brand guides, promotions, hiring initiatives, and B2B advertising. Created the Cineplex Lobby Show—monthly content program featured in cinema lobbies across Canada.
Graphic Designer at Shaw Street Productions
September 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Started as an intern, progressed to lead on-staff designer at a boutique agency. Worked with a diverse client base across print, packaging, UX, motion graphics, broadcast, B2B, and full-service video productions.
Senior Designer & Creative Lead at Hearst Magazines
December 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Led a team of in-house and freelance designers in managing digital and print marketing across 10+ national publications, including Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Women's Health and Harper’s Bazaar. Spearheaded the establishment of a creative process that allowed designers to have greater input and active roles in projects.
Senior Designer at Wizzard Agency
October 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
Conceptualised pitches, branding, and marketing materials for clients across tech and pharmaceutical sectors. From concept to completion, ensured seamless collaboration between in-house creatives and client managers. Integral in reinvigorating UX/UI applications, ensuring that they aligned with modern standards of design and usability.
Creative Consultant at Freelance
November 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Worked closely with clients to provide creative expertise, guidance, and direction, managed projects, mentored junior designers, proofed concepts and elevated standards. One notable achievement was the creation of a brand and identity for an entrepreneur in the brewing industry.
Senior Marketing Designer at Ticketmaster
November 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025
Established as the lead print and digital designer on the UK Design team. Projects included ad campaigns across social media, print, motion gfx, B2B, trade shows, and billboards/out-of-home initiatives. Pitched, directed, and managed projects for international audiences, while championing new efficiencies, applications and approaches across the business.
Senior Designer at IROKO Partners Ltd.
April 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Took on a key role in a fast-paced studio, dead-centre in Nollywood: managed a team of designers across London and Nigeria, acted as the brand leader, print designer, motion gfx wizard, creative lead, and jack-of-all-trades creative resource.
Creative Lead at MetaBroadcast
October 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Carving out a role as an all-purpose creative technician, revamped the company’s online presence, visually amalgamated partner sites, as well as built a print identity and a slick new brand package.
Freelance Creative at Adam Beck Design
December 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Managed a portfolio of clients as a side hustle, taking risks and seizing opportunities beyond full-time roles. Built brands for startups, delved into packaging, out-of-home marketing, early UX, and led photo/video productions.
Content Producer, Graphic Designer at Cineplex Entertainment
February 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Key contributor on national advertising initiatives, seasonal campaigns, video productions, brand guides, promotions, hiring initiatives, and B2B advertising. Created the Cineplex Lobby Show as a monthly content program featured in cinema lobbies across Canada.
Graphic Designer at Shaw Street Productions
September 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Starting as an intern and rising to lead on-staff designer at a boutique agency, working with entrepreneurs, video producers, med-comms, publishers, tech, fashion and government clients across print, packaging, UX, motion gfx, broadcast, B2B, and full-service video productions.

Education

BA - Design & Production at Humber College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
BA - Design & Production at Humber College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

From Design to UX (Adobe certified trainer Daniel Scott)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Fundamentals of UX Design
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Figma (and XD) - Intermediate
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
From Design to UX
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Fundamentals of UX Design
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Blender 3D: Modelling Basics
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Figma (and XD) - Intermediate Level
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
The Evolving User Profile
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Certified training for management
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services